Submitted by
blb228
a Racer
from State College, PA, USA Date Reviewed: October 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anything that goes down
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$580.00
Purchased At:
sleezebay
Strengths:
Soaks up mostly everything, lightweight, adjustable. I don't know if it is the way I have it set up but I have never felt a harsh bottoming feeling like other forks when bottomed out.
Weaknesses:
Soaks up mostly everything...including some bumps I'd like to jump
Similar Products Used:
Fox 40, 888
Bike Setup:
Dirtbag built up with Transition wheels, ORO K24 brakes, Hussefelt Bars, Stem, Cranks.
Bottom Line:
This fork has gotten me out of a lot of the "sh*t I am going too fast for this" times.
Spending most of my time riding Motocross: I tend to be hard on mountain bikes but this has held up to my abuse; all I have done is take care of it and it has taken care of me.
For how much travel this fork has it still feels very predictable.
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Submitted by
offroadbob
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson AZ Date Reviewed: August 18, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
The Fork is buttery smooth. When it is not leaking it is the best fork I have ever ridden. The adjustments are awesome when you turn the dial you actually feel the different settings. The floodgate is amazing for climbing.
Weaknesses:
Because of so much tech in the mission control assembly it has created a leak twice now in one of the o-rings between the floodgate and the high speed compression adjusters. Once the oil leaks out the fork is a unstable pogo stick.
When this fork is operational it is the best fork money can buy. I just hope that rockshox/SRAM gets there problems worked out and continue to create some of the best components possible. During one ride I had to just guess how much oil to put in and seal the adjusters with some silicone. it lasted for a bit, them one day while riding some street the fork turned to mush and almost made me crash. Once it comes back from Rockshox I expect that it will once again be the best fork on the market.
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Submitted by
Scott Punt
a Racer
from mt.shasta CA Date Reviewed: July 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hells Kitchen
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
First off I'd like to say that the stanchion tubes are not 38mm they are 40mm. They are super strong and fairly light.
Weaknesses:
Blew the main seals in two weeks, and then after four weeks blew the internal and Mission Control seals.
Bike Setup:
SantaCruz Bullit, Totem coils, Fox dhx 3.0, Hayes Stroker Trails, TAG FRX5 wheels, DT SWISS 440 hubs.
Bottom Line:
I was not pleased with the durability of the seals, however Sram took care of me and sent me a new pair of forks that I recieved on 7/13/08. I raced them on 7/20/08 and had no problems.
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Submitted by
Scott Lewis
a Downhiller
from Elk Grove, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Tunnel, Auburn
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
This fork is rock solid. 38 mm stancion tubes make this fork beastly. Mission control gives this fork incredible versitility. This fork is awesome. I've been riding this fork for 5 months and so far I have no complaints.
Weaknesses:
It's not a triple crown fork. I ride alot of dh so that would be nice. However, so far its been great and I don't think I want a triple crown fork anymore.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
'08 Cannondale Perp 2:totem coil,van r,juicy 7
Bottom Line:
This fork is awesome. I love riding with it, it feels so right. I also use it for urban and dj and it works great. All I can say is get this fork if you can afford it.
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