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Description:The F1RST Air comes in at under 4 lbs (with un-cut steer and remote lock-out). This lightweight XC race fork has numerous first place podiums in Europe and is ready to hit the North American racing scene. the F1RST is fully adjustable with 2 travel options.
Weight: 3 lb 14 oz
Travel: 80mm or 100mm
Color: White or Black
Stanchion size: 30mm
Optional Remote lock-out
Axle to crown height(mm):460/480
MSRP: $319.00
XC race fork
-Hydraulic system with adjustable compression w/ lock-out and rebound
-Adjustable air spring.
-Comes with High-pressure air pump.
-IS disc mounts and grease ports for easy maintenance.
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Submitted by
Zomb1e
a Cross Country Rider
from St-Petersburg, Russia
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | any single track | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$272.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | cheap, but it really works! handy remote lock-out (AIR-RL version), light enough, not looks cheap, no need of hi-pressure pump | | Weaknesses: | seems to be a few tough under my weight (70 kg) | | Similar Products Used: | RST crap forks like Capa T5, T6 & Gila T6 | | Bike Setup: | X.7 derailers, triggers, cassete & chain, LX crank, RST Megaan fork, Deore front/XT rear hubs, IRC Mythos tires. | | Bottom Line: | This review is for RST Megaan fork - the last year version of F1RST. A have 100mm travel AIR-RL version. First of all I'd like to say, that this fork really works. It works much better than it can be expected based upon its price. Mechanician, who installed this fork on my bike says, that it works like spring-oil Marzocci. Then my old front-wheel-holder (RST Capa T6) becomes dead I have to make a choice betwheen Megaan and RS Tora 302 (they were at similar price), and now I have no regrets for my choice. This fork really works on small surface imperfections (the thing, that other RST forks don't do) but seems to be tough enough under my weight (70 kg) for full 100-mm travel even on the minimal preload. But if we to take into consideration a fact, that this fork designed for XC riding and racing, things become clear. Rebound can perform as slow as you can imagine (if you need it); I prefer to ride on a 3/4 of full rebound speed position. Remote lock-out is very comfortable, allowing you to make your fork rigid while climbing "on the fly" whithout taking your hands out from the handle-bar. Remote lock-out is operated by thumb and can be placed on any side of the handle-bar (as for me, the left position is more suitable). When locked, the fork becomes really rigid with zero travel. Preload can be inflated without hi-pressure pump. For all time I used this fork, I inflated it only once. Summarizing, if you want a good-working, light (1.56 kg w/o steerer) and quite cheap fork for XC use - buy this, its great!
4 chili value due to rigidity, 5 chili overall. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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