Fox Shox Float 130 RLC 2005 Front Shocks
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DESCRIPTION
The Float is Fox's air-sprung do-it-all fork. You get 130mm (new for '05) of travel to handle all types of terrain (internally convertible to 100mm if you prefer less travel). For 2005, Fox offers disc-only lowers, saving weight and yielding a cleaner look, yet still providing the legendary stiffness you've come to associate with Fox products.
The ultra low-stiction air spring system works in unison with the Float's damping circuits to provide the perfect balance between efficiency, control, and position-sensitive bottoming resistance. 12-click rebound adjuster lets you dial in the damping control. The RLC model adds a lockout on the top of the fork leg, with adjustable blow-off threshold to change the compression firmness while in lockout mode. There's also a 9-position, externally adjustable low speed compression damping clicker, making these the most tunable forks around. 2005 Float's feature a new, slim damper cartridge that helps eliminate cavitation and allows a wider adjustment range. The new cartridge saves 30 grams over '04 forks.
USER REVIEWS
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130mm of travel @ 3.5 Lbs - Are you kidding me? Lock out - Plushness (Is that even a word?)
I can't say a bad thing about this fork. I'm not sure how to talk about it around my friends. It always leads to uncomfortable silence on the trail.
THIS IS THE BEST FORK I"VE OWNED. It soaks up everything I dish out like a hot knife through butter. It broke in in under a week.
This fork sets a standard for which , I believe, all others will have to live up to in the future. With 130 mm's of travel @ 3.5 Lbs on a single crown fork w/lockout, it negates the need for forks with less travel on XC bikes. -AND- it holds it's own on jumps, bumps, and drops.
I had this fork at Mt. Creek's freeride park and it took everything like a champ. I was happy to have it there, and confident in my ride because of it - which is saying a lot considering I'm a 210 pounder who likes to jump.
Bottom line - If you're considering this fork... buy it. You'll be happy you did.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou- Rock Shox - White Bros.
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Durable, Stiff, Smooth, Easy to Maintain, Easy to ajust, Looks killes, Lightweight for a 5+ inch fork.
Anodized knobs seems to lose their color but nothing that would have an effect performance.
I've been on this fork for just over 3 months now and can say that it is the best all mountain fork I've tried. It is a great comprimise between weight and travel... Meaning that most 5+ inch travel forks in it's class weigh close to 6 lbs. The compression and rebound work great and are very adjustable... If you're on a long ride and you would like to make subtle changes on the fly you can. I just got back from a weekend at Downieville Ca. where there is a very demanding 17 mile DH trail. There is quite a bit of pedaling on the trail so it's nice to have a 5in travel set up. The Float 130 was able to soak up everything in even the most technical sections. It has a nice progressive feeling towards the end of the travel. Many forks have a very harsh feeling towards the bottom end of the travel. The Float 130 feels nice all the way through.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox Pike, TALAS, Maverick, Marzocchi FR, Manitou Minute.
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Float technology is the best air spring there is. Can rival any coil out there. Very light for a 5" forks out there.
Too Plush....
All around fork, point it down or up, you know you have the right one. Excellente!!!
Similar Products Used:
Talas, Black, Minute