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Description:80mm Travel
FOX patented TerraLogic technology distinguishes between rider induced forces from above the bike and bump induced forces from the ground. The inertia-valve then chooses between ultra-fast lock-out mode and glued-to-the-ground traction mode.
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Submitted by
Kenny
a Racer
from Kirchheim Teck, Germany
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | It has no name | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | came with my bike | | Strengths: | No fuss, just ride and ride | | Weaknesses: | After one season the seals are now leaking from the top on both sides. This sucks and it is not so good for my disk brakes either. I have yet to repair them after a few weeks on the trails. | | Bike Setup: | Stock Scott Scale 10 | | Bottom Line: | I like the shocks but I do not like this kind of hassle. For the cost this should not happen. I have never had cheap shocks that leaked! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Gerber
a Cross Country Rider
from London
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | anything thats not the road to work | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Cyclo Pro - South Africa | | Strengths: | Soak up every bump in the way and locks out when it needs to. No cheap plastic used anywhere | | Weaknesses: | The paint is not fantastic and seems to rub off pretty easily, but thats it | | Similar Products Used: | NONE. | | Bike Setup: | Merida Matts Pro Disc 2006. 11.9KG - awesome bike | | Bottom Line: | Having moved from a pair of RST Gilla's on my specialized to my merida with the F80x the difference is insane. I have tried a lot of other expensive forks but these are just awesome. You never have to worry about lockout again and it is almost scary when you are sprinting and the fork is fully locked and then you hit a bump and it just soaks it up. Fully recommended for xc, would look to go to the F100x for heavier stuff though. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darryl
a Cross Country Rider
from Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Alpenland | | Strengths: | No fuss, no muss, does what it's supposed to do. | | Weaknesses: | None that I know of. | | Similar Products Used: | None. | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Specialized Epic | | Bottom Line: | I bought the bike at the end of June, 2003, and had the dealer install the Fox F80 right out of the box. My previous bikes were all non-suspension, so this was quite a transition. The inertial valve front and rear suspension made this transition totally painless. I now have 4200 km. on the bike and ride everything except wet, and I've had zero problems. It rides like a rigid bike until the bumps show up, then the suspension kicks in and smooths the trails. The fork is practically invisible - it does its job and makes no fuss, and I don't have to putz around with lockouts. Being a suspension newbie I was a bit intimidated at the thought of trying to adjust the suspension to suit my style, but the adjustments are easy. It took about 1500 km. to break the fork in. The result is a fork that is butter smooth on the rough, and doesn't bob and waste my energy. I'd recommend this fork to any XC rider. It's pricey, but you get what you pay for with this fork. On a cost-per-grin basis, I'm well ahead! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Gallup, NM, USA
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Any ride beats working... | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$330.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay (used) | | Strengths: | 1) Terrain-reading inertia valve / automatic lockout
2) Bump compliance/sensitivity near infinitely adjustable with 22 clicks (settings) + usual air spring adjustability
3) Unmatched quality (all metal, no plastic) & beautiful
4) Absolutely zero flex (stiff, 32 mm stanchions) | | Weaknesses: | None (cost doesn't count--you get what you pay for) | | Similar Products Used: | Rock Shox (various); Manitou (various) | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Fisher Sugar 3+ with Avid SD-7s, King headset, Time ATAC pedals, Kenda Nevegal 2.1's | | Bottom Line: | The first time you ride a Fox Terralogic fork, you will just not freakin' believe it: it is absolutely, stunningly unbelievable. Fully locked out on climbs, but still responds to bumps instantly. Call it the first psychic / clairvoyant fork ever made. Smooth and supple, it takes the hits, and has 22 clicks to dial in the bump compliance (plus the air pressure is set to ~50% of rider weight to individualize; compression damping is factory set).
I've read the reviews about blown seals but I've had no problems whatsoever. Zero. Zip. Nada.
The only conceivable reason everyone to complain is the price (MSRP $775--ouch!), but as with a lot of things, you get what you pay for. I got a ridiculously good price for a used F80X on Ebay, but having ridden one, I would easily pay full price, the fork is that good.
I ride epic Southwest desert singetrack (loose & steep, lots of climbing and descending, but no real drops over 1-2 feet) and this fork is dead-on perfect. Why fool with a lockout when this fork does the thinking for you? I will never ride anything else, ever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john p
a Cross Country Rider
from socal
Date Reviewed: August 20, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | grafton motorway | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | jensonusa.com | | Strengths: | tracking - stiff, very little flex. Lock out valve when working. customer service has been good - but I hope they have a new design for the parts they are replacing. | | Weaknesses: | seals, sub assembly - I have two of the 80x and cannot get the seals to last more than 5 rides or 100 miles...Just killed another set of seals(5 sets in 7 months) right after the 24hr race at hurley creek. There were 3 other racers at the mavic booth with issues of their forks leaking there as well(mavic was offering free tech support for all bike racers). Worst part, I only rode it for two laps and switched bikes... | | Similar Products Used: | rock shox sid
manitou black
marz marathon | | Bike Setup: | bike 1 - single speed steel frame, xtr disks f80x
bike 2 - geared ti frame, xtr disks f80x
bike 3 - full suspension, xtr disks f100x - not much use... | | Bottom Line: | Now – I have already sent my two forks in for warranty 2x each, and the first one is almost ready to go in again. But are there any part updates? Should I send it in again only to get the same parts put back in and have it last 2-3 rides?
My diagnosis:
it seems like they used the same seals on this fork as they do for all the other forks. And when the terralogic is engages its putting more pressure on the seals and causing them to leak within a few good rides for me. And I only weight 165 and I always keep good air pressure in the shox. At this point, I'm considering just letting the oil run out on the next leak until the new 2006 forks come out. On paper, this fork is the best out there and the customer service has been great, but I’d really like to not know my repair man for a front fork.
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Submitted by
Thorbjørn Skamo
a Cross Country Rider
from Norway
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$570.00 | | Purchased At: | HongKong | | Strengths: | The tralogic lockout. It is marvellous. Makes you really fast. | | Weaknesses: | It's expencive and a bit heavy | | Bike Setup: | Merida Magnesium Elite | | Bottom Line: | By it, the ride is so sweet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
robin
a Racer
from NL
Date Reviewed: December 31, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | herpenduin | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | internet | | Strengths: | looks
Stiff
TerraLogic
| | Weaknesses: | Possibly the price, but you DO get what you pay for
its not black ( my bike is black ) | | Similar Products Used: | Ronin 80 mm 2004 3 months
Rock Shox SID SL 2002 2 years | | Bike Setup: | Principia MSL Pro 2004 / weels chris king+ Mavric X517 / Brakes HS33 2005 /Stem Thomson Elite 120 mm 5" /Seatpost Thomson Elite / crank XTR 2004 / Cassette XTR 11-32 / Chain CH 7701 9 Speed / Pedal Time ATAC XS Ti Carbon / Derailleur back X.O front XTR / Shifter X.O / | | Bottom Line: | its super Front shock | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jed
a Racer
from Takoma Park, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: November 22, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | TerraLogic, precise steering, plush feel, very tunable, easy to work on | | Weaknesses: | Seals leak and require frequent replacement at $20 a pop shipped from Fox | | Similar Products Used: | Marzocchi X-Fly 100, various Rock Shox | | Bike Setup: | Phil Wood KISS-Off single speed, Phil Wood hubs and BB, Race Face Turbine LP cranks, Bontrager Mustang UST rims, 2:1 gear | | Bottom Line: | The fork performs great, no doubt about it. It has a great feel and the steering is very precise. The TerraLogic thing works as advertised: plush suspension when you want it and a rigid fork when you don't. It is a great fork for a single speed because it does not move when you are standing and hammering unless you are on something bumpy.
However, mine has leaked oil big-time. I do the seal maintenance like the manual says, but I'm now on my third set of seals. The originals leaked after about 20 hours, so Fox hooked me up with a second set. That set lasted maybe 60 hours, now a third set has started leaking already after 3 rides (6-8 hours). I understand it is a wear item, that I ride a lot more than most riders, and that forks need maintenance, but I think 3 set of seals in 9 months (since mid-Feb.) is excessive. The fork performs so well that I'm willing to put up with it in the hopes that maybe Fox will eventually come up with seals that are more durable. However, it is kind of a PITA, especially for such a pricey fork. Even though the seals leak oil, there hasn't been any dirt underneath them when I've pulled them up, and the oil has not appeared to be contaminated when I've pulled the lowers off to replace the seals, so I guess they are doing the job, leaky or not.
I give it a 3 for value because of the seals, and a 3 overall. Performace is excellent, but having to replace the seals all the time is a bummer. Fork seals should last longer than a chain. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Byron
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | online retailer | | Strengths: | Does what it says it will do. Subtle and smooth. Fast, good tracking. | | Weaknesses: | Not very responsive. Weak on quick drops, big bumps, stuff larger than my big toe. I like my '04 FOX RLC more for epic rides. | | Similar Products Used: | All of them. | | Bike Setup: | Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | Solid for the racer on the NORBA circuit, or a rider who does less technical singletrack. I think it will improve with time. I have heard mixed reviews about it. Mine is solid and I ride hard on a lot of technical terrain so that is promising. The new technology is exciting.
I had one really ugly wreck on it and I don't think the fork was part of the problem because it was new and I was still tweaking the setup. Since then it has been smooth. The money I saved on the fork went to the doctor bills.
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Submitted by
big country
a Cross Country Rider
from louisville, ky
Date Reviewed: October 13, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Cherokee | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | came on bike | | Strengths: | 32 mm stanctions! This thing is super stiff. | | Weaknesses: | The right seal blew after five rides ;( | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou Black Super SPV | | Bike Setup: | KHS Team Softail | | Bottom Line: | This fork is awesome until the seals blow. And the problem seems to be a common one. Fox was more than willing to send me new seals, but i opted to install Enduro seals. So far so good. This shock does ride quite a bit different from others, but it does what it is suppose to.
When i tore the fork apart to install the seals, i noticed a lot of wear on the internal parts. This was suprising since it had only been ridden five times. So i wonder how enduring these forks are? only time will tell.
I think i am going to check out the Fox RLT, same beefyness, but .25 lbs lighter. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lars Therp
a Racer
from Limhammn
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Rommel åsen | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Very stiff when needed, well working. Good with disc brakes. Nice design. | | Weaknesses: | Its a bit heavy. | | Similar Products Used: | Sid 100, Sid Team w. remote. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized epic, forx fox 80 X, xtr, sram x.0, avid titan. hugi 240 with 517. | | Bottom Line: | Its a great fork, and it works super, but if you want to trim your bike, then its a little heavy, but it works better than any of the ligther forks on the marked. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Obaid
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis, MN USA
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Lebanon Hills | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$729.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Works as described, stiff, adjustable. | | Weaknesses: | Price | | Similar Products Used: | Work at a shop, lots of forks. | | Bike Setup: | S-Works Epic FSR, XTR, Fox Forx | | Bottom Line: | I was really surprised when I rode this fork. You hear about the technology and it sounds sweet, but I was still a little hesitant. I can tell you that the fork works as promised. It's amazing how fast it responds, you can go off a curb and by the time you hit the ground it’s completely plush. Same thing happens when you hit a root.
The bump threshold adjustability is nice feature. This fork isn’t the lightest, but is still great if you’re a racer. I think you save a great amount of energy. I’m pretty fat and slow and can use all the help I can get. This fork definitely did the trick. Also, the fork holds air like anything. Throughout the summer I had to tweak the air pressure twice, once when I got it early spring, and about a month ago.
If you can afford it, I certainly recommend it. Overall, the fork is great; price, not so much. I don’t think I would have got this if I didn’t work at a shop. Fox Forx are the best out there, but they come at a price.
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Submitted by
Charles Stansbury
a Racer
from Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | This fork is super plush and super stiff. The terralogic just plain works. It's almost unbelievable. Once you have it set up properly (which is really easy) it's like it reads your mind. | | Weaknesses: | MSRP is quite expensive, but when you take into account that no other fork on the market can even come close to the performance of the F80X, you realize it's worth every penny. | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou Mars | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Trek 8500, Fox F80X, XTR/XT (Sram X.0 coming soon), Answer carbon risers, race face cranks, time peddals, Panaracer Trailblaster tires... | | Bottom Line: | Get one...NOW! This thing is just plain amazing. You pay about a .5 lb weight penalty over the lightest forks out there, but that doesn't even matter when you realize that your efficiency goes through the roof and you don't even have to think about your fork while you are riding or racing. I don't even notice the .4 lbs extra over my old mars. Many people talk about the price as being the downside. There are other less expensive top of the line forks out there, but it's only fair that this fork should cost more seeing that it truely THE best XC fork out there. I paid $600 for mine and I think that was an absolute steal. Now that I have ridden it I would gladly pay the $775 MSRP. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tom taylor
a Cross Country Rider
from sf, ca
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | mtb website | | Strengths: | easy to set up. inertia valve works like a dream,it engaged every time hit came from bottom of shock. no bobbing from the front end. increases performance by having stiff front very noticable when out of saddle. eats up all hits very smooth. | | Weaknesses: | none so far. | | Similar Products Used: | marzocchi x fly 80 | | Bike Setup: | titus racer x 80 xtr avid disk chris king hubs | | Bottom Line: | the shock is great. i noticed a huge difference on the first ride. i works like it is suppose to engaging only from a hit from the ground.
i hoped i would save a half pound or so it weighs 3.5 but i dont notice with the increase performance.
also stickers peel off very easy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Keith
a Racer
from Barrie, Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Hardwood Hills | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | Hardwood Hills | | Strengths: | stiff, plush when activated, good looking, infinatly adjustable | | Weaknesses: | heavy, even on quickest to activate doesnt soak up small bumps | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou, Amp, Rockshox | | Bike Setup: | Moots YBB very tricked out | | Bottom Line: | I have been a weight weenie for years so really had to wrestle with adding more than 1/2 lb to my bike with this fork. So far, I think it was worth it. My only comment that may be slightly negative is that the fork takes some getting used to insofar as the lockout not allowing for relatively small bumps to activate the fork-even on the most sensitive position. But thats whats to be expected- you cant have it too active if its going to lock out until its really needed. Its a "have your cake and eat it too" kinda thing. Overall, I really enjoyed the fact that it doesnt brake dive, and when you come to the bottom of a fast hill then need to turn sharp, the fork is stiff and locks out so you are not compensating for the movement of the fork. In other words, you can go way faster on this fork than a fully active fork.
I'd recommend the fork for racers-its likely the best fork on the market for racing-I'd probably go with the Fox regular non-terralogic Float if I didnt race just for the extra comfort on the small hits. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bubba Ming
a Weekend Warrior
from Brunei Darussalam
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Mcfarm Loops | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Triple Star Enterprise | | Strengths: | Easy setup, stiff, smooth. This fork allows you to stand up and hammer without having to fumble with a lockout. | | Weaknesses: | None that I can find at the moment, and hopefully none in the future | | Similar Products Used: | SID Race, SID SL | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 1, XTR Cranks-Cogset-FD, SRAM 9.0 SL, Time ATAC XS, and the amazing F80X | | Bottom Line: | Its the best fork I have ever tried. Period. It just brings tears to my eyes when you were hammering your trail and the fork does the thinking for you. Terra logic in every sense of the word. It really knows the difference. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
headlands
a
from Los Angeles, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | Stiff, cushy, yet tight and agile. Terra-Logic works as advertised -- fantastic. | | Weaknesses: | None. Well, a bit pricey. | | Similar Products Used: | Marzocchi X-Fly 100, Manitou Black Super | | Bike Setup: | Spider XVP, XT/XTR disc, Mavic 317/American Classic | | Bottom Line: | I can't imagine it getting better than this right now. I am a light rider, and actually prefer a bit of weight at the front, so the weight issue is a non-issue for me, although it's not even that heavy at all.
Stiff as all hell, soaks up the gnarliest bumps, and a great pedal platform system. Well done! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andre Perroud
a Cross Country Rider
from Switzerland
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1150.00 | | Strengths: | This is an update of my February post.
The fork was replaced within 2 days.
| | Weaknesses: | Price, especially in Switzerland. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | see previous post | | Bottom Line: | - problem corrected very quickly
- good product, everything should work so simply
- used now nearly 1000 km, no problem at all, very efficient. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a Cross Country Rider
from Buford, Ga, USA
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Chicopee Woods | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Adventure Cycles | | Strengths: | Stiff, smooth, attractive. This fork allows you to stand up and hammer without having to fumble with a lockout. Soaks up bumps when needed and corners like it is on rails. There is no comparison. This fork sets the standard. Only 6 oz heavier that my Sid with remote lockout. Riding the bike I didn't notice the weight difference but I could tell a hugh difference in the performance. | | Weaknesses: | None! Buy it! | | Similar Products Used: | Sid Team with remote lockout. Sid race, Marzocchi Marathon 100, Physlo race, Physlo Sl,. | | Bike Setup: | GT Zascar race, Full XTR, Chris King Headset, Mavic wheels, IRC Serac tires, Thompson stem and seat post, monkey light riser bars, and Fox F80X fork. | | Bottom Line: | I am an amature cross country racer and I find that having to take the xtra time to lockout a fork and "remember" to unlock the fork takes time and is a distraction. I love the fact that I can concentrate on the trail and passing that next person without having to fumble with something else over and over again during the course of the race.
This fork is pricey but all the other top of the line forks are too. I love my Fox Fork! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tatlrz
a
from WI
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheel and Sprocket | | Strengths: | Quality. Performance. Innovation. Does what is says it will do. | | Weaknesses: | Abit heavy and pricey. | | Similar Products Used: | SIDs | | Bike Setup: | Seven Sola | | Bottom Line: | Very few products make me say WOW after I put them on my bike anymore. THIS ONE DID! I had been debating between the Float 80 RLC and this one. What had been the issues were weight and somewhat unproven new technology. I made my choice with a lot of help from the reviews from you guys here on MTBR. Thanks!
As for the fork, this is the standard out there. How cool is it to have the fork doing the thinking for you (how many times have you guys forgotten to unlock your fork?!). As long as this fork holds up durability wise, this is the only choice.
About the price, thats the price you pay for the newest technology. In the next few years, it will trickle down to be more reasonable.And for the weight,you have to make that choice:Flexy fork = light or stiff fork = performance and technology. Hell, its only 1/2-3/4 lb differance.
To sum it up, I'm not going to miss my SID for a second. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andre Perroud
a Weekend Warrior
from Switzerland
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1150.00 | | Purchased At: | Jordan Cycles, Vevey | | Strengths: | I do not know. Could not test it. Just had it 20 minutes. | | Weaknesses: | The very first day, after half a miles (from the shop to my house), there was not any more air in the fork. I am not a specialist. Do not know what's wrong. | | Similar Products Used: | None. | | Bike Setup: | BMC Elite 02, New XT+XTR rear, hardtail, New XT Disc brake, Mavic X-225, Continental Vapor Pro 26x2.1. www.bmc-racing.com is the site for BMC bikes (very famous in Switzerland ...). | | Bottom Line: | I just decided to take good quality components for my first HardTail. Very disappointed, but I do not know whom to blame : Fox for producing poor quality components ? BMC (the bike manufacturer) for their poor quality control, the guy at the shop who had not a real idea was TerraLogic was, or finaly myself for thinking that by paying a good price you get a good fork. :(
I welcome any information about similar experiences or an explanation on what happened.
I will post another review when anything new. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Simmons
a Cross Country Rider
from Greensboro, NC
Date Reviewed: January 8, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycles de ORO | | Bike Setup: | Litespeed Obed - XTR, Race Face, bla, bla... | | Bottom Line: | Works as advertised. Stiff, locked out when smooth, plush when rough. What else could you ask for? Could be lighter, could be less expensive. In my opinion the pros outweigh the cons. No regrets, worth every penny. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy
a
from Richmond, VA
Date Reviewed: December 27, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$630.00 | | Strengths: | Super plush for 80mm of travel. Inertia valve works great. Top quality construction. Nice and stiff so it holds a line is rough stuff. Not a RockShox | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | RockShox SID's | | Bike Setup: | 2004 Specialized S-Works Epic. | | Bottom Line: | I have had Rockshox SID's forever. I put up with all the issues with those forks (hit or miss dampening, very flexy, loose bushings, etc.) because I wanted the light weight of the SID. I finally gave in and took the SID World Cup off and put on the F80X. Man what a fork! I don't notice the extra weight at all. In fact, this fork makes me faster because of the inertia valve, the super plush ride and the fact I can hold a line better now in super rocky sections because this tracks so much better then my old SID. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
B SPEE
a Cross Country Rider
from NYC
Date Reviewed: December 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Mckenzie River, OR | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Get Outside- RIP | | Strengths: | Stiffer than the SID, auto lockout, looks, feel-it works!! | | Weaknesses: | tinny bit of noise when shock activates- but it doesnt matter at all | | Similar Products Used: | All SIDS | | Bike Setup: | IBIS Silk-ti, 2004 XTR, King wheels/hubs, Easton post,bars | | Bottom Line: | This is the future of forks, the fact that you can crank on the straight aways and not have to reach down to lock the fork out makes it worth every penny (and its a lot of pennies!). I would always forget to unlock my SID and pay for it on the downhill. Its amazing how it reacts to even the smallest hits- of course you can set the valve to have the fork react to different size hits- thats awsome-It is about 1/2 pound heavier than SID but I think thats so much better than always washing out. its like that day when first used a TV remote control and just sat on the couch and said....sweeeeet | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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