What lead me to this fork was when I bought my new frame(2011 DB Scapegoat) recommends a tapered steer-tube and 180mm of travel. I wanted to transfer my 1 1/8 steer 2011 160mm Fox Van Fit rc2 over but decided to go with what was recommended for the new frame. I did have a budget of $400 and wanted to stick to a fork brand that I was already comfortable with which was Fox and I wanted the Float 36 180mm but at the time both new and used were just way out of my budget.
I've never rode an air fork before so I can only compare this to the Fox Van I had previously and honestly this fork comes pretty darn close in performance if not better. It took me awhile to dial in the Fox with its large number of increments of adjustment, I thinks 22 clicks for LSC and 24 for clicks HSC. The Durolux has 9 for LSC and 14 for HSC, I might be off by one click, and I don't remember how many clicks for the rebound. The travel adjust and it's simplicity is a plus to have especially on the trails that I ride locally.
Don't be fooled because it's branded with the name Suntour this Fork is super plush and controlled. Having High speed, Low speed, and Travel adjust makes it an amazing fork especially for the price I paid for it new $400. The ability to drop the travel with just a push of the button helped get me to the top, you do have to stop in order to bring the travel back up, unless you've got the skill to do a one handed wheelie and push the TA button. The fork you see on the video is not out of the box and has been modified by me, although in stock form it was great I just wanted to mess around with different oil weights and volume for the rc2 cartridge. I'll be shooting a video on the ease of dissembling this fork and cartridge.
Suntours customer service was very quick to reply on their emails and never gave me a hard time about dissembling the fork and provided me the answers that I needed. My only complaint would be the lack of service or technical information, again comparing to Fox it does not come close to what Fox provides.
Very little information can be found on this particular year and model of this fork so I hope this helps as a another brand to consider when choosing another fork. For the amount I spent I'm a very satisfied on choosing the Durolux and if I had another frame to build I wouldn't hesitate in getting another one...
The terrain and video is nothing crazy, I still consider myself a noob when it comes to riding. Here's some info on the video:
Terrain: loose over hard pack and some rocks ( next video will be at bootleg canyon)
Bike: 2011 Diamondback Scapegoat
Fork modifications:
RC2 cartridge: Fox 10wt red oil @ 65ml (10wt is the recommended oil by Suntour, I did try 5wt and 7.5wt but were to mushy)
Fork legs: 20cc of M1 5w-30 synthetic oil (Stock is has no oil just grease)
Fork setting on the video:
Rider weight: 160lbs
Air: 60psi
Sag: 25%
LSC: 2 clicks from full open (total of 9 clicks)
HSC: 3 clicks from full open (total of 14 clicks)
Rebound: 1 click from the fastest setting
Tires: Kenda Excavator 2.35 tubless setup @24psi
Just a disclaimer, the information provided is all based on my personal opinion and preference. I'm fully aware that by dissembling the cartridge I voided the warranty. If you have any questions I'll be glad to answer them the best i can...
2013 SR Suntour Durolux RC2 TA 180mm: [MEDIA=youtube]-hbalXrOGFQ[/MEDIA]
I've never rode an air fork before so I can only compare this to the Fox Van I had previously and honestly this fork comes pretty darn close in performance if not better. It took me awhile to dial in the Fox with its large number of increments of adjustment, I thinks 22 clicks for LSC and 24 for clicks HSC. The Durolux has 9 for LSC and 14 for HSC, I might be off by one click, and I don't remember how many clicks for the rebound. The travel adjust and it's simplicity is a plus to have especially on the trails that I ride locally.
Don't be fooled because it's branded with the name Suntour this Fork is super plush and controlled. Having High speed, Low speed, and Travel adjust makes it an amazing fork especially for the price I paid for it new $400. The ability to drop the travel with just a push of the button helped get me to the top, you do have to stop in order to bring the travel back up, unless you've got the skill to do a one handed wheelie and push the TA button. The fork you see on the video is not out of the box and has been modified by me, although in stock form it was great I just wanted to mess around with different oil weights and volume for the rc2 cartridge. I'll be shooting a video on the ease of dissembling this fork and cartridge.
Suntours customer service was very quick to reply on their emails and never gave me a hard time about dissembling the fork and provided me the answers that I needed. My only complaint would be the lack of service or technical information, again comparing to Fox it does not come close to what Fox provides.
Very little information can be found on this particular year and model of this fork so I hope this helps as a another brand to consider when choosing another fork. For the amount I spent I'm a very satisfied on choosing the Durolux and if I had another frame to build I wouldn't hesitate in getting another one...
The terrain and video is nothing crazy, I still consider myself a noob when it comes to riding. Here's some info on the video:
Terrain: loose over hard pack and some rocks ( next video will be at bootleg canyon)
Bike: 2011 Diamondback Scapegoat
Fork modifications:
RC2 cartridge: Fox 10wt red oil @ 65ml (10wt is the recommended oil by Suntour, I did try 5wt and 7.5wt but were to mushy)
Fork legs: 20cc of M1 5w-30 synthetic oil (Stock is has no oil just grease)
Fork setting on the video:
Rider weight: 160lbs
Air: 60psi
Sag: 25%
LSC: 2 clicks from full open (total of 9 clicks)
HSC: 3 clicks from full open (total of 14 clicks)
Rebound: 1 click from the fastest setting
Tires: Kenda Excavator 2.35 tubless setup @24psi
Just a disclaimer, the information provided is all based on my personal opinion and preference. I'm fully aware that by dissembling the cartridge I voided the warranty. If you have any questions I'll be glad to answer them the best i can...
2013 SR Suntour Durolux RC2 TA 180mm: [MEDIA=youtube]-hbalXrOGFQ[/MEDIA]
