250+ lb guys, what fork do you run?

At our weight dual crown is the way to go.

Dorado works for me.

I'm naked around 275-280 lb. Used to ride a Fox Performance 34 without major problems other than some eventual binding.

Now I ride a Rocksox ZEB e-mtb and Fox Factory 36 on my two bikes. Both work great. If I'm to suggest anything, choose e-bike versions of whatever fork you pick. These have thicker walls and are supposed to be stiffer than regular versions.

ZEB Ultimate on XL Trek Rail

I’m 260-270 fully kitted on a Ripmo. I run a fox 36 factory. Haven’t had an issue for the 3 years that I’ve been on it.


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Depends on the travel needed. At 250-275, my general recommendation is go up a lever of use, i.e. enduro oriented components for trail riding. So at 160mm plus I would run a 38 or Zeb, shorter travel, 36 or Lyrik are plenty. How hard you ride has a large effect, there are light riding 275 pound guys and 175 pound guys that will destroy the same bike on the same trail.

I use a lyrik with good success, I agree with what some of the others have mentioned that larger guys are better off on Enduro style forks. That being said the 36 is more than enough fork and the creaky scu seems just to be a problem with them

I'm a Super Clyde and run a 2019 Fox Factory 36 @ 140 on my Spur. Tried a 2022 Fox 34 G2 but with max psi of 120, couldn't set sag well and flex added a bit of stiction. I ran the same 36 @ 160 on my Orbea Rallon and it was [email protected] 170mm it didn't perform quite as well. A bit more unwanted flex but still great in most situations. If I were to run 170, I'd go 38/Zeb. I ran a 38 170 on my Evil Wreckoning V3 and its definitely amazing. The unwanted flex I'm talking about is mainly only an issue through the really rough stuff. 130-160 i'd go Lyrik or 36. I've run both and both are great. I do feel Clydes are better running higher end dampers for better tunability. At heavier bodyweights I've found i can't get good small bump without it being Supportive enough or vice versa... when it feels supportive, then small bump is a mess (on the Fox Grip or RF select Dampers)

251lbs......Naked

I have a Pike 2016 solo air on a Reign 27.5, X-Fusion Sweep on a HT 27.5, Fox 36 rhythm on an HT 29'er

the Sweep flexes a bit(34mm stantions)but I consider 34mm the lower limit, the Pike has better bushings than the Fox and the Fox are under 300km's old.....the pike has over 3000kms

Thanks guys, fork is sorted... my creaking was from my saddle lol wallet is safe for the time being 😁

I use a Mezzer and it’s the best fork I’ve ridden but I am not experienced with all of the new stuff out there. Of what Ive ridden I think the bare minimum is a Pike for Clyde’s. I’ve ridden the new 34 and it still flexes too much for me. If you are on the brake pretty hard and are hitting big bumps the flex tends to lock the front front wheel just a bit and you can feel it hopping the tire just a bit. You have so much more control with a stiffer fork. Tire slides less, steering is way better. When riding rocky, technical stuff the bigger fork is major advantage in control and confidence. And so is a big, tacky tire. If you are having trouble with control, a 2.6 soft compound front tire at low pressure is a game changer.

Fox 38 for AZ. Much better than a 36. I’m 230.


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My weight has fluctuated between 245-285lb during the time I've been on a 2020 Factory Factory 34. 140mm. I cannot recall what (if any) tokens are in the set up. Great fork.

Thanks for the input guys... fox 36 users can I ask what pressures you're running on your forks? I used to run 30% sag at around 90psi. I have no idea how I got 30% sag at 90psi I always thought I'd be higher up in the pressures for that.

I think it depends on how you go about setting fork sag—everyone seems to have their own method. Even if we all used the same technique there would be a lot of variability. Ive given up on setting sag in static conditions and just do trial and error with air pressure. FWIW I weigh 225, run a fox 34 grip 2 at 140, psi somewhere around 100. Fork works ok, I do get some deflection, and might switch to something beefier.

I’m buying a shock wiz asap due to this very question plus reading the sag on a float X in the Hightower v2 tunnel is near impossible!!!

Manitou Forks! Not the cheap ones

I'm 250 ish and love my 170mm fox 36 with a dsd runt. The runt gives the mid stroke support that tokens can't.

Brules said:

I’m buying a shock wiz asap due to this very question plus reading the sag on a float X in the Hightower v2 tunnel is near impossible!!!

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I’m a big believer in the shockwiz. Helped me setup my suspension well enough that I haven’t felt the need for a tune/gear change. It also lets me know I’m at 5he limit for my suspension so gives a little incentive to keep my weight down

I vary between 260 and 280 kitted up, and I am super happy with my Mezzer's. Very supportive and soak up everything I've thrown at them.