Fox 36 or 40 on a yeti AS-X?

misctwo · Jan 23, 2005

I just got my AS-X frame. after fondling it, i've started to wonder if i should buy a fox 40. i have already put a deposit down on a fox 36 from the first "batch".

I know it's all about what type of riding i'd be doing--mostly freeride/dj. i'm not a racer at all, but i do love the creamy trick fox 40, i'm just wondering if that fork would jack the front up and wack out the angles. i love running lots of sag both up front and in back. i know in my head the 36 is more suited for the as-x, but my heart wants the 40.

M

(i've attached an image of an as-x with the fox 40 and oh, my.....)

fakewade · Jan 23, 2005

WOW!!!!!

Very very sweet indeed! (where did you get the pic?)

MBR reviewed the ASX last month after a serious thrashing in the French Alps and stated that with the 7" Breakout Plus they felt that on the steeps the head angle was a little to steep and recommended that an 8" fork maybe more suited, obviously depending on your riding.

& if Im not wrong, Im pretty sure the 40 is 6" to 8"!

Anyway, the pic of the ASX with the 40 should of answered your Q!

misctwo · Jan 23, 2005

Yep Yep

fakewade said:
WOW!!!!!

Very very sweet indeed! (where did you get the pic?)

MBR reviewed the ASX last month after a serious thrashing in the French Alps and stated that with the 7" Breakout Plus they felt that on the steeps the head angle was a little to steep and recommended that an 8" fork maybe more suited, obviously depending on your riding.

& if Im not wrong, Im pretty sure the 40 is 6" to 8"!

Anyway, the pic of the ASX with the 40 should of answered your Q!

I know...but $1300 front fork going on a $1300 frame. what am i thinking....?
Thanks, i'll dig around for that review.

Also the pic? i was lurking at www.hcor.net and stumbled across it, and i almost ejaculated on my keyboard.

M

evolutionbike · Jan 25, 2005

I rode that exact bike at Interbike and loved the fork, I have an ASX myself with a 888 on the front. The turning radius is not the greatest but easy to work with i had previously had a manitou sherman slider on the front and found the 888 stanchions to be further apart giving me more radius. The 40 fork is bad@$$ and I highly recommend it. the stanchion distance is even greater on this fork and you would have optimal turning radius.

misctwo · Jan 25, 2005

Yes, you're saying what i want to hear....

evolutionbike said:
I rode that exact bike at Interbike and loved the fork, I have an ASX myself with a 888 on the front. The turning radius is not the greatest but easy to work with i had previously had a manitou sherman slider on the front and found the 888 stanchions to be further apart giving me more radius. The 40 fork is bad@$$ and I highly recommend it. the stanchion distance is even greater on this fork and you would have optimal turning radius.

thanks, and yes, you're confirming what i suspected. the 40 looks a good deal wider. but hell, for $1300 i'd expect nothing but the best.....

question though, are you running 200 mm up front? i'd love to see a porn pic of that! i might just pull the trigger on the 888, especially with the peer pressure from buddies here.....i'm weak. but, oh.....the 40.....i know what the wife will say..

M

evolutionbike · Jan 25, 2005

I just sold my 888 last week to a freind who is starting to race, my 40 is on order for my new M3 frame so in the meantime I put a 66 on the Yeti to make it a little more appealing to a potential buyer, the 66 fits the frame style a little more but the 888 or 40 will give you a pair of big brass ones.

Dogboy · Jan 25, 2005

evolutionbike said:
I just sold my 888 last week to a freind who is starting to race, my 40 is on order for my new M3 frame so in the meantime I put a 66 on the Yeti to make it a little more appealing to a potential buyer, the 66 fits the frame style a little more but the 888 or 40 will give you a pair of big brass ones.

Is that pic in Virginia?

I rode the ASX with a 40 too-not the silver ASX in the pic, but a brown one setup the same. It felt great. The 40 has a low axle to crown measurement, plus you can set the travel from 6-8". I had a 170mm 888 on my ASX and it didn't slack the bike out too much-just right. Let's see a pic of your new frame

evolutionbike · Jan 25, 2005

Yeah thats VA the Massanutten Dh race, the Fox is Def the way to go.

misctwo · Jan 25, 2005

OOPS! I did it again!

Dogboy said:
Is that pic in Virginia?

I rode the ASX with a 40 too-not the silver ASX in the pic, but a brown one setup the same. It felt great. The 40 has a low axle to crown measurement, plus you can set the travel from 6-8". I had a 170mm 888 on my ASX and it didn't slack the bike out too much-just right. Let's see a pic of your new frame

AGAIN i went over the top, cancelled my order for the 36 and went full bore for the Fox40 through krispy(who is a top shelf guy.) i'll post pics as the bike progresses....and rationale

M

misctwo · Jan 26, 2005

Here's some pics

Dogboy said:
Is that pic in Virginia?

I rode the ASX with a 40 too-not the silver ASX in the pic, but a brown one setup the same. It felt great. The 40 has a low axle to crown measurement, plus you can set the travel from 6-8". I had a 170mm 888 on my ASX and it didn't slack the bike out too much-just right. Let's see a pic of your new frame

Got the as-x pics here, mostly just the frame, rear wheel. good virgin closeups of the fat yeti welds. Oh, my happiness is a golden poem.

Renegade · Jan 27, 2005

Wow, that sure is a pretty frame. You can't even tell from those pics that it's "used".

In it's previous incarnation, it looked like this:

I can't wait to see it built up. Lookin' good Paul.

Renny

misctwo · Jan 27, 2005

Hey

Renegade said:
Wow, that sure is a pretty frame. You can't even tell from those pics that it's "used".
In it's previous incarnation, it looked like this:

I can't wait to see it built up. Lookin' good Paul.

Renny

hey ren!

you're still lurking in the yeti corner huh? cool man, thanks again for the frame-got almost all the parts, waiting on the fork. had "issues" with the MRP Bones system 2 crankset last night, but it's installed along with the rest of the drivetrain. i'll swing by the turner corner to find your new ride....

Truly, my happiness is a golden poem, due to Ren!

M

Renegade · Jan 27, 2005

No Need to swing by turner to see my bike, I'll post it here. "02 turner RFX, just about everything came off the ASX onto this bike. "04 super T, etc. etc.

misctwo · Jan 27, 2005

Renegade said:
No Need to swing by turner to see my bike, I'll post it here. "02 turner RFX, just about everything came off the ASX onto this bike. "04 super T, etc. etc.

outstanding....looks lighter for sure, i'm a big 4bar fan myself! what's the total weight?

M

Renegade · Jan 27, 2005

Actually, it's not lighter at all! Frame weight is nearly identical to the ASX. The RFX tubing is thick, lots of gussets, etc. The difference is that the head angle is at least one degree steeper, and the seat tube angle is WAY steeper, which positions my body further forward, which is an advantage for the majority of my riding. Whether it descends as well as the ASX is yet to be experienced; still too much snow around here!
Total weight is 38.8 pounds. I'll be looking to put a single crown fork like the fox 36 or an '05 Z1 FR this spring, which will drop the weight a little.

misctwo · Jan 27, 2005

Renegade said:
Actually, it's not lighter at all! Frame weight is nearly identical to the ASX. The RFX tubing is thick, lots of gussets, etc. The difference is that the head angle is at least one degree steeper, and the seat tube angle is WAY steeper, which positions my body further forward, which is an advantage for the majority of my riding. Whether it descends as well as the ASX is yet to be experienced; still too much snow around here!
Total weight is 38.8 pounds. I'll be looking to put a single crown fork like the fox 36 or an '05 Z1 FR this spring, which will drop the weight a little.

yeah i was thinkin that my build will be around the 38-40 lb range

not too bad i guess...maybe i'll drill out the MRP cranks, save like 2 lbs....

what's the travel on the rear? looks like a brand new dhx back there..

Renegade · Jan 27, 2005

It's six inches of rear travel [for now!], and that's a regular old fox vanilla rc, which will get sent to push industries soon.
I have a "travel upgrade" project in the works, but I'm not going to say anymore about that till I've finishedit and thoroughly tested it.

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