Do they even make a Fox 1 1/8th steerer or is your bike one of the ealry "Taper Steerer" converts?
2022 Fox 34 SC GRIP vs 2010 Fox 32 FIT
I've replaced every part on my 2010 Kona Kahuna and I'm thinking of finally swapping out the fork this year. A Fox 34 Performance SC seems to fit the bill in terms of weight, while adding capability. I ride a lot on rough XC stuff in new England, and was looking to add a bit of travel and stiffness. Was looking at a SID as well, but the price seems gone up to $950, which is too steep.
Was wondering if anyone else had made the leap from a 10yo fork to a new one, and how dramatic it was? I love the way my bike rides now, but I would be like to be able to charge harder. I may lower the travel to 110 eventually too to reduce the HA.
Was wondering if anyone else had made the leap from a 10yo fork to a new one, and how dramatic it was? I love the way my bike rides now, but I would be like to be able to charge harder. I may lower the travel to 110 eventually too to reduce the HA.
1 - 11 of 11 Posts
Yeah it is tapered.Do they even make a Fox 1 1/8th steerer or is your bike one of the ealry "Taper Steerer" converts?
Yeah it is tapered.
I made a swap from a 2005/6 Fox 140mm RLC (air) to a 2021 Fox 140mm Rhythm although on different bikes.
To be honest I felt the older Fox was a tad plusher, however it was also less supportive and super flexy when compared to
the newer Fork.
Yeah I'm mostly concerned about holding a line and since I'm 200lbs the 32 has to be run pretty stiff to remain supportive.
I made a swap from a 2005/6 Fox 140mm RLC (air) to a 2021 Fox 140mm Rhythm although on different bikes.
To be honest I felt the older Fox was a tad plusher, however it was also less supportive and super flexy when compared to
the newer Fork.
I moved from a 2018 32 SC Factory FIT4 to a 2022 34 SC Factory FIT4 on my singlespeed HT and found it to be pretty nice improvement. It had to play with air pressure to get to use the full 120 travel vs 100 of the 32SC, but it was better by a long shot. The biggest benefit was in fact holding a line when cornering as the 34 was more stable and predictable. Throw the bike in rocky corner and front end just tracks the line and stick. The 32 would be less predictable. I can't imagine how much better the 2022 will be over the 2010. Lots of improvements over the years. I personally think the 2022 34SC is a gem. I ride rocky XC trails in Arizona with the bike and do some racing on it.
Get a 34! It will be a significant upgrade in stiffness and performance, not to mention comfort and fun.Yeah I'm mostly concerned about holding a line and since I'm 200lbs the 32 has to be run pretty stiff to remain supportive.
Get a 34! It will be a significant upgrade in stiffness and performance, not to mention comfort and fun.
Yeah I pulled the trigger last night. Had a 15% coupon, only cost me $700.
I moved from a 2018 32 SC Factory FIT4 to a 2022 34 SC Factory FIT4 on my singlespeed HT and found it to be pretty nice improvement. It had to play with air pressure to get to use the full 120 travel vs 100 of the 32SC, but it was better by a long shot. The biggest benefit was in fact holding a line when cornering as the 34 was more stable and predictable. Throw the bike in rocky corner and front end just tracks the line and stick. The 32 would be less predictable. I can't imagine how much better the 2022 will be over the 2010. Lots of improvements over the years. I personally think the 2022 34SC is a gem. I ride rocky XC trails in Arizona with the bike and do some racing on it.
thanks. This is precisely the info I was looking for, being able to track rocky/rooting stuff at higher speed is primarily why I want this fork. The 32 definately deflects a lot over rough stuff.
I've just gone from a 2011 Fox 32 F125RL to a RS Pike RCT3 Dual Air and the difference is hard to describe, but it IS significant.
It's not really about the additional travel, as I have the Dual Air and can ride at roughly the same travel as the old fork if I choose to, but the smoothness and compliance and "feel" is just so much better. It really is quite a game changer.
The only way I can describe it is that it's like having massive, half inflated tyres (but with controlled rebound) compared to solid ones...if that even makes sense.
It's not really about the additional travel, as I have the Dual Air and can ride at roughly the same travel as the old fork if I choose to, but the smoothness and compliance and "feel" is just so much better. It really is quite a game changer.
The only way I can describe it is that it's like having massive, half inflated tyres (but with controlled rebound) compared to solid ones...if that even makes sense.
Got the fork last month and have since dialed it in. It is way more supportive while being equally as supple. Huge improvement at higher speeds, but will probably drop the travel to 110. Running it at 25% sag and 2 air tokens. Able to blow through medium rough sections like they aren't even there whereas before I felt the bike dancing/deflecting over medium hits at speed. Fork rides much higher in the travel tool while remaining supple too, never feels like I'm diving.
My old fork was plush, but had a hard time keeping up at speed with repeated hits without diving. If I upped the pressure to prevent this it got harsh over small bumps. the LSC always made the fork feel awful so I never used it. The 34 is def a bit less plush at lower speeds, but the confidence it inspires when hitting rocky/rooty sections at speed is amazing.
My old fork was plush, but had a hard time keeping up at speed with repeated hits without diving. If I upped the pressure to prevent this it got harsh over small bumps. the LSC always made the fork feel awful so I never used it. The 34 is def a bit less plush at lower speeds, but the confidence it inspires when hitting rocky/rooty sections at speed is amazing.
1 - 11 of 11 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Mountain Bike Reviews Forum
A forum community dedicated to Mountain Bike owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about bike parts, components, deals, performance, modifications, classifieds, trails, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Top Contributors this Month
View All
ilmfat
764 Replies
DIRTJUNKIE
443 Replies
Sparticus
416 Replies
Recommended Communities
