Submitted by
Craig
a Cross Country Rider
from Michigan Date Reviewed: November 28, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Poto
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Paint Creek Bicycles
Strengths:
Smooth, plush, stiff.
Weaknesses:
None, till recently - it now leaks air.
Similar Products Used:
Reba
Bike Setup:
04 Stumpy FSR Expert.
Bottom Line:
I have enjoyed this fork for three seasons. I have done annual maintenance (oil changes, seals, wipers), but now the thing won't hold air for more than a week or so. The fix (new stanchions) is going to cost $200+.
It's a great performer, while it lasts....
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Submitted by
Rob Hester
a Weekend Warrior
from Oviedo,FL USA Date Reviewed: July 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Flagler Trail - Little Big Econ Natl Forrest
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Adjustability, high quality, holds air, no leaks on this 2004 Fork, I haven't had to put a dime into these forks...yet.
Weaknesses:
It's impossible to lockout/unlock the fork on the fly without accidentally adjusting the compression dial which lies directly under the lockout.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Lefty, Manitou
Bike Setup:
2004 Stumpjumper FSR 30th Anniversary Disc Edition - Fox Float Triad, XTR everything, Fox Float 100 RLC, Crossmax SL, and Resolution 2.1 Tires. An oldie, but a goodie.
Bottom Line:
I have ridden mu buddy's Cannondale Scalpel with a Lefty, I have ridden Manitou, but there's nothing like this Fork. If you ride trails with 5-6 inch root structures, dead trees laying across the trail that you have to get over, and 3 feet or less dropoffs, this fork will please you. I rode in Tsali,NC where the lockout was required going up the mountain, it was very convenient. Going down at speeds over 30 MPH, this fork inspired confidence and was very steady. I'm not fast, but I quickly caught two other faster guys going downhill and heard them complaining about their bikes becoming unstable and they had to use the brakes. Talk about confidence. If you aren't a downhill junky performing 4 feet or more launches, this is the only fork you will ever need. Well done Fox!
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Submitted by
Squirrel Cutter
a Cross Country Rider
from Land O'Gar, TEXAS Date Reviewed: June 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Rowlett Creek Preserve
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
I like the way this fork handles and the adjustability. I moved to this from a Manitou and the difference is night and day. Nothing vague as you make mid-course corrections at velocity. After 3 years the oil seal finally blew but it was always a thorough thrashing of man and machine when I rode it.
Weaknesses:
I thought when I bought it the price was high but with the current market where it is I'd call it money well spent. When you throw the lockout you always mess up the compression knob.
Similar Products Used:
Noodly Manitou MARS Elite.
Bike Setup:
2001 Ibis RIPley, XT with discs.
Bottom Line:
This fork had everything thrown at it over the time I have owned it and held up very well. Of course, I don't jump off friggin' buildings or anything and it was well maintained over the years. I was waiting for the seals to go so I could send it and have it Pushed, which is the current location of said RLC. I have several bikes so this one will only be seeing intermittent duty from here on but I can't wait for it to come back so I can put the RIPley back together and get it all dialed in and go soak up some bumps. Definitely more fun than stepping on a nail.
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Submitted by
james senior
a Weekend Warrior
from uk Date Reviewed: June 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
glen tress red route
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
every thing about them, strong, ajustable, good looking, light and unberleavable plush
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
none move up from juddy tt's to these and they are not at all simalar
Bike Setup:
specilized hardrock comp 02. xt hubs on maveric x517s other parts as where on the oringanal bike
Bottom Line:
great forks i loved them was very sad when i sold them to buy and full sus
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Submitted by
scott bays
a Cross Country Rider
from charleston Date Reviewed: April 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
oak mountain, al
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
with bike at lbs
Strengths:
light, stiff, and soaks up everything (small and big).
Weaknesses:
price and oil leaks
Similar Products Used:
fox f80x, sid, Marzocchi bomber
Bike Setup:
Litespeed Niota
Bottom Line:
This is the best performing fork I have ridden. It tracks true, soaks up the small stuff and big stuff equally as well. At about the 4 month mark the fork started leaking oil and kept getting worse. I sent it in and the seals are only warrented for 3 months. So after being without the fork for about a month I got it back to the tune of $75. As it turns out I have sent the fork in 3 times in about a year for the same price and loss of use for 3-4 weeks per. I find this unacceptable and have the fork as my back-up to my Marzocchi Bomber (if it ever needs servicing). Hopefully I just got a bit of a lemon.
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Submitted by
Gordy
a Weekend Warrior
from Everett, WA Date Reviewed: March 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Japanese Gulch, St. Eds
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
This is the best fork I've ever used!!! Read all the reviews, test one at your LBS, and buy one! I can't say enough about Fox. I have been using a Talas on the rear of my Iron Horse sinister for a while now and I loved it so much I had to get a Fox fork. Before switching to Fox I was a die-hard Rock Shox user. Their quailty has continued to decline in the last few years. I've had to rebuild every one I've had several times (Psylo XC, Judy TT, Reba). All my riding pals have switched to Fox and I agree with them. The ride is PLUSH! Zero oscillation/wobble on hard downhill braking with Avid disc, great dampning and rebound adjustments, no leakage from seals yet (some reviews complain about this but if you read the manuals for the forks it says a bit of seepage is normal) and great control in tight switchbacks. Just get one!!!
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Psylo XC w/U turn, Judy, Reba, Marz. Z4 freeride, RST (total crap!) Noleen (WAY back in the day!)
Bike Setup:
04 Iron Horse Sinister Expert, Fox F100RLC, Fox Talas, Avid bb7 Disc, XT mechs and Crankset/rings, Bontrager Race Disc, Mich. Hot S, WTB saddle, etc., etc.
Bottom Line:
If you get one and somehow manage to wear it out (?) send it to the guys at Push Industries for a rebuild. They kick ass! If you set the fork up right you will find your riding ability will increase ten fold!!! Seriously!!! You gotta have one!!!
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Submitted by
cam
a Racer
from dallas, tx Date Reviewed: December 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
barton, moab, grapevine
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Solid on the drops, precise steering, dialed in bump threshold, bomb proof for a 220lb hammer!
Weaknesses:
Too much fun to think about what's weak. Plus other parts die well before any cleaning or use of the pump is needed!
Similar Products Used:
Marz, Rock Shock, Mani, White Bros.
Bike Setup:
2004 spec s-works stumpjump, xtr groupo, raceface stem & bars, king headset, maxxis larson ust treads. Bike 2, 2004 Klein Attitude, xt groupo, bontrager race wheelset, real light & real fast on the single track! Bike #3, Single speed Rock Lobster for the epic challenges when I crank up the Sublime & Johhny Cash and head out seeking pain!
Bottom Line:
I win clydesdale off road duathlons and ride at a very intense and sadistic level. This fork last while frames, cranks, rings, bars, wheelsets, seatposts, saddles, grips, & even ME finally give up! Spend the $ - best investment yet!
PS That's correct, I have the '04 on 2 bikes and the '05 on 1 bike.
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Submitted by
Brett Wolmarans
a Weekend Warrior
from Thousand Oaks, CA Date Reviewed: October 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Los Robles or Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Off Ramp
Strengths:
- Lock out (when it works) - Metal knobs are strong - Rebound dampening works great - Smooth feeling
Weaknesses:
- 90mm of travel - why don't they just say it? - I defy anyone to prove they get 100mm on this thing
Similar Products Used:
none, this is my first decent fork, my last one was a judy
Bike Setup:
2004 Stumpy
Bottom Line:
I weigh 225 and bunny hopping off some 1ft drops, landing with all my weight on the front, look at the dust line, yup, 90mm. And yes, I let almost all the pressure out just see how far it will go. 3 value chilis because its so expensive but 4 because its a great fork, just not 100mm.
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Submitted by
Riaan van Niekerk
a Cross Country Rider
from South Africa Date Reviewed: September 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Caledon 200
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Plushness, Small bump sensitivity, Stiff, Smooth, Has never bottomed out, Looks
Weaknesses:
Relative progressive feeling spring rate compared to Marz Marathon SL and newer (2005) Fox Terralogic, I've never achieved full travel: 83mm - 87mm.
Similar Products Used:
RS Judy, Manitou MARS, Marz Marathon SL, Fox 100mm Terralogic
Bike Setup:
SC Blur, XT, XTR mix
Bottom Line:
I've posted this review as a long-term review. The fork's done in excess of 5000km, including the Cape Epic (900km in 8 days) and the TransBaviaans (230km in 24hours).
I've done very little real hard racing with the fork.My weight is 90kg and riding style semi aggresive. The fork is used at least 5 times a week from 1 hour rides to 8 hour rides. I usually ride in dusty, dry weather.
The fork has not been opened at all. Service is limited to cleaning the stanchions after every ride - wipe bottom to top - and cleaning under the dust wipers once every six months. I started storing the shock upside down after about six months of ownership.
I once forgot to disengaged the lockout during a technical downhill - lockout stopped working for the duration of the ride but all was back to normal the following day?? This happended during the Cape Epic.
Right seal leaks oil. This started very soon (about the 5th ride) and was limited to being moist and attracting a ring of dirt around the stanchion. After about 14 months of riding (after completing the Cape Epic) the oil sometimes formed a visible streak on the right fork leg. This stopped after 2 months. The oil leak has now reverted to the intensity described at the start of this paragraph. I just ignore it during the ride and clean it after riding.
Of all the brands I have used, I will recommend this shock more than RS and Manitou. Marz is the only brand that makes real fit and forget shocks, but is less sexier than a fox. Stiffness is better than the Marz and plushness is better.
Bottom line: Buy if you have the $$ and is prepared to pamper the fork, otherwise just fit a Marz.
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Submitted by
Guilherme Magalhães
a Cross Country Rider
from Brasília, Brasil Date Reviewed: September 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Any with fast downhills
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
BikeTech Brasília
Strengths:
Reliable, stable, light weight, 32mm stanchions are PERFECT, steering precision is amazing.
Weaknesses:
paint and decals
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Axel Comp (NOT similiar, but....)
Bike Setup:
Trek 6500, all XT, Mavic CrossMax, Fox
Bottom Line:
I have been very pleased with this shock. The tracking on downhill decents has been right on, i got no vibration. You have to ride it to believe it. My level of riding also increased, due to the huge confidence jump I got from using these shocks. The best product also delivers with the best service,enough said
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Submitted by
Dirt McGirt
a Racer
from Monroe, NJ, US Date Reviewed: July 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Wissahickon
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Plush when you need it to be and stiff when it has to be.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Sid and other crap from Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
GT Zaskar team, XTR drive train, Spinergy Cyclone wheels, Avid Juicy 7 disc brakes, Fox Float,RLC fork, Answer pro taper bars, Easton CT-2 post, Easton EA-70 stem, Crank Brothers Egg Beater pedals, Elite bottle cage, and Sele Italia SLR saddle
Bottom Line:
After ordering and $650 top of the line XC Rock Shox and having it come leaking air and oil, I decided to try the Fox and have been extremely pleased. The difference in weight between the xc race derived Rock-shox is a mere half pound but the fox far out performs its competition. Don't believe the few bad reviews of this fork it's one of the best out there.
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Submitted by
Matt Connors
a Cross Country Rider
from Boze Angelas, Montana, USA Date Reviewed: February 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Amasa Back
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Stark Raven
Strengths:
A stiff reasonably plush fork that is quite easy to dial in for xc riding. Lock out is wonderful for extended forest road climbs, and you can tune this fork right in for however you ride.
Weaknesses:
None, i don't know what the guy did who had the leaking problems, crack maybe, And a little pricey
Similar Products Used:
sid, sherman, judy
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth Truth all sorts of decked out!!!
Bottom Line:
This is the best fork for xc racing/trail riding, on a four inch travel bike, i've ridden many and none compare to the adjustability, plushness, ridgity, and handling. Great fork, although it is hard for me (5'8' 195) to get 100mm of travel with the proper air and settings. If you need a four inch fork this is IT!!!
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Submitted by
Chris Schuele
a Cross Country Rider
from Florence, ky, usa Date Reviewed: January 10, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Idlewild
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
everything. reliability
Weaknesses:
price. thats it
Similar Products Used:
rockshox judy TT manitou six elite
Bike Setup:
2003 rockhopper stock but going to upgrade the brakes soon.
Bottom Line:
if your a cross country rider this is one of the best forks you can get. never have to worry about it. just set it up for the race your going to and go. not much to it. havent had a problem yet.knock on wood
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Submitted by
Richard
a Racer
from San Antonio Date Reviewed: January 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
All around great fork. Reliable, stable, nice ride.
Weaknesses:
No weakness.
Similar Products Used:
Fox Judy 1997
Bike Setup:
Specilaized Epic
Bottom Line:
This fork came with my 2004 Specialized Epic. The fork is actually the Fox Float 100FL. Same fork but disc brake specific. Only available on the Epic bikes. I have ridden with this fork for 1 year and have put right at 1,000 miles on it. Have had no problems to date. Fork is very reliable, stable, and virtually maintenance free. Nice ride, even when locked out. I've locked it out maybe a dozen times. In July I toof the bike to Colorado to do some riding in the mountains. Fork did a great job! Highly recommend this fork.
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Submitted by
wildy
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: November 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Well made, smooth and work as they are supposed to.
Weaknesses:
Only a minor point, the paint rubs off to easy.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox, manitou
Bike Setup:
Klein Palomino XX custom, Fox 100 RLC, Thomson seatpost and stem, fizik saddle, hope brakes, XTR drive, mavic rims, King headset
Bottom Line:
I am very satisfied with these shocks. Set up is easy and ride is smooth. Recommended.
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Submitted by
Rod Munch
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa, Ca Date Reviewed: July 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Single, curvy, and underneath me
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Hammerhead Bikes
Strengths:
Everything one could hope for in a XC fork- light weight, beautiful, beefy construction, great manual, precise feeling adjustments, high air volume, stout stanchions
Weaknesses:
Extra "safe" lawyer tabs, but with disc brakes I don't feel like filing them off. Should have come in bossless version or with bossless option. Paint rubs off easily.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Mag-21, Spec'd Future Shock, Manitou 1, 3, EFC, SX-R, Mars Coil, K2 Dumb Fok and Mega Air
Bike Setup:
Hammerhead 100X with F100RLC, Float R ProPedal, XT drivetrain, Race Face Evolve cranks & BB, Magura Martas & Pro XC wheelset, Chris King headset, Race Face & Sette bits
Bottom Line:
Love this fork. Please sir, may I have another! Bought a Specialized Epic this spring and the F80RLC was the only thing I liked about it. Got an F100RLC for the Hammer and only wish I could've gotten a bossless version. The low speed compression is basically worthless for me- I run it full out, rebound at about 70% fast. But overall its the best fork I've ever owned. When I trade in my 4" trailbike for a 5" ride in a few years, I'll go shopping for another Fox.
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Submitted by
joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, ID Date Reviewed: July 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
HardGuy
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Plush Ride and the lockout. I ride mostly long climbs and back down, so the lockout is extremely handy.
Weaknesses:
Leaks oil like a beached tanker. This shock started leaking the first week I had it. I called Fox and they said to replace the seals, but they are not covered under warranty. I paid to have the seals replaced, that helped for about a month, but now it leaks worst than before. The oil just collects dust so the tubes get covered with oily mud.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur, Grip Shift w/XTR,& Avid Single Digits. Mavic Tubless.
Bottom Line:
I have no complaints about the performance, but having to clean the muck off the tubes after every ride bugs me.
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Submitted by
Jups
a Cross Country Rider
from RI Date Reviewed: June 28, 2004
The steep price almost made me go elsewhere, till I saw it on sale at bikesmart. Glad I made the purchase. This fork is much stiffer than the Manitou it replaced, I am able to carry more speed through the rocks and the fork isn't deflecting all over. I ride x-country,with some fairly technical sections(rock gardens and rocky and rooty climbs). So far the fork has been great. Very smooth stroke, feels like a coil-over, but I have the ability to easily change the spring rate. I have only used the lockout a couple of times, as long as I am paying attention I don't move the other adjusters, but I can see how you could easily move them if not careful. So far so good, very nice fork.
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Submitted by
Steve
a
from Chapel Hill, NC Date Reviewed: May 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
CHHS
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
super smooth
Weaknesses:
see below
Bike Setup:
'03 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp XC, Stock except Crossmax XL disc, XT discs, Thompson post, fire XC pro tubeless
Bottom Line:
Bought the Stumpy FSR in August of '03 and it came with the Fox Float 100RL (not the RLC version) but its basically the same except for the compression damping adjustability. In May '04 the shock cracked at the junction of the axel/discbrake mount on the disc brake side of the fork. It cracked all the way through... not sure exactly when it happened but when I noticed that my one side of my shock had separated from the wheel there was no specific event to precipitate it. I did do some double jumping, but nothing really serious... The fact that I'm 5'7 and weigh 150 pounds, and dont do any extreme riding (mostly XC) makes me wonder about the durability of the shock. That being said, I'm almost positive Fox is going to replace the shock for free, and I absolutely love the ride of the fork so I will be keeping the new Float 100RL (or 100RLC depending on what they give me) on my stumpy very very happily...
Bottom Line: I would not recommend this fork to anyone who is going to do any type of Freeriding or DH, but then again if thats what youre going to do you wouldn't even be considering this fork in the first place. Definitely XC only!
I would have given 5 stars since I love the smooth buttery ride, but since it cracked I'll give it 4...
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Submitted by
Jim B
a Cross Country Rider
from Cave Creek Date Reviewed: May 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
Great adjustability, plush, wider than some so that your wheel fits with ease (non disc brake folks).
Weaknesses:
I would say they have all been covered with the other postings: the swishing or swoshing during compression, adjusting the lockout without moving the other adjustments, and weight but what do you expect? You can't have it all.....can you??
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Mars CL, Rock Shoc
Bike Setup:
Castellano Soft Tail, XTR Full, Mavic CrossMax SL, Easton EC 70 Flat bar, Thomson stem and post, Sella Italia Flite Saddle, and Oury grips.
Bottom Line:
Compared to the 80mm Mars CL...the shock kicks ass. The swoshing is annoying along with the on the fly adjusting but you have to pay the price. I can deal with the swoshing but the lock out lever needs to be longer so that it doesn't mess with the other adjustments. I'm looking at tap welding a little aluminium shaft to make the lockout longer.
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Submitted by
Michele
a Cross Country Rider
from Switzerland Date Reviewed: March 28, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
When it works: Excellent pneumatic/hydraulic, very adjustable
Weaknesses:
After a month of normal use: - First a "swishhhh" noise - Then a "clunk" noise - Lockout begins to fail --> Missing oil ? - Poor paint. - Expensive: List price in Switzerland 1200$!!!! (US street price 550 $....)
Similar Products Used:
Lefty, Fatty, Marzocchi (all of them good forks), Rock Shox (the first and last)
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur, Hayes, XT
Bottom Line:
At first, this fork was very good. Compared to my previous fork, a Lefty, I missed the incredible Lefty stiffness, but the fox had better plushness.
After three weeks, the forks developed first a "swishhhh" noise on rebound, then a "clunk" on the first 1/2 inch of travel, and now the lockout doesn't lock at all.
In addition, it seems that both legs miss now the original lubrification.
Now my forks goes to a service center. I will post again as soon as I get something to add to this review.
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Submitted by
JASON
a Cross Country Rider
from tusa ok Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
one with dirt
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
stiff and plush wide range of adj. easy to tear down and rebuild on the rare occasion that it needs to be done only air sprung fork on the market worth putting on the front end of any bike.
Weaknesses:
paint wore off after 3 rides from the hydo. line
Similar Products Used:
you name it ive ridden it
Bike Setup:
kona ti hardtail sram xo raceface hayes disc
Bottom Line:
this is hands down the best fork that i have ever ridden on any bike and would do great for anybody thats not doing downhill\big drops
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Submitted by
Uthman Ray IV
a Racer
from Los Angeles, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Tunnel Trail in SB
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Stiff in corners, very adjustable, light weight, and reliable.
Weaknesses:
NONE.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shock Psylo, Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1, and Marzocchi Z1.
Bike Setup:
2004 Santa Cruz Heckler, WTB tires, rims, saddle, grips, Fox Float 100RLC, Hayes brakes, Truvative Cranks and BB, Easton stem and bars, Thomson seatpost, and Chris King Headset.
Bottom Line:
The most reliable, adjustable, and stiff fork that I have ridden. The ability to set the fork stiff for smoother courses, and active for rough courses by a few turns of the external adjustments is one of the many characteristics that demonstrates Fox Fork's superiority. The large range of adjustability makes this fork a MUST for any competitive racer out there...
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Submitted by
Nick
a
from Rockport Maine Date Reviewed: February 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Strong, stiff, lots of travel, stiff, super plush, damping system is awesome, no cold weather freezing. perfect fork for a heavier rider on disc brakes.
Salsa caballero full suspension with this fork @ 24.9 lbs
Bottom Line:
fork is awesome. i have not been on anything more plush or more stiff than this fork for it's weight. 3.5 lbs is light for what you get. compared to 2002 psylo race, this fork is a dream. would work for x/c racing or even dirt jumping. BUY ONE
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Submitted by
david kuhns
a Cross Country Rider
from corvallis, ore, usa Date Reviewed: December 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
trail with no name
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Scott's Cycle Salem, OR
Strengths:
this fork is super stiff, super plush and smooth, and has greatt adjustability.
Weaknesses:
weight, if you can't handle 3.52lbs
Similar Products Used:
fatty headshocks
Bike Setup:
klein palomino
Bottom Line:
Headshocks are great forks, but the Fox F100 RLC is badass. It is so smooth, so stiff, and has a mountain of adjustments, it even has a lockout feature. In my opinion this is the perfect trail fork. I've tested SID's and they feel like spagetti noodles with a crown attached, they may be light, but they suffer in all other areas. Get a Fox fork, they don't dissapoint.
My value rating is a little arbitrary because the fork came spec'ed on my bike. you can decide for yourself if a sweetass fork with a little more weight than the competition is worth it.
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Submitted by
Nitish Nag
a Cross Country Rider
from Fremont, CA Date Reviewed: December 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$560.00
Purchased At:
Phat Tire
Strengths:
Smooth as melted butter. Great adjustablity. easy service. Durable as a horse tail. Steering Precsion is spot on.
Weaknesses:
A tad bit on the heavy side. Slightly Expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Manitous Mars. Rock Shox c**p.
Bike Setup:
2003 Santa Cruz Blur, 2003 XTR with discs, Progressive 5th Element Air Shock, Easton Carbon Cockpit, eggbeaters SS, Fizik Aliante Carbon Saddle, Thompson Stem 100
Bottom Line:
This is a great, if not the best, XC fork on the market. The amount of adjustability makes the fork able to adapt to your riding style and taste seamlessly. Fox has hit the gold again this year with this product. The stroke is like a baby's bottom and the damping quality is very noticable just by push testing the fork. Air is held very well and no leaks have occured so far.
This fork is not the best fork for pure racers only. It is almost a whole pound heavier than a SID, but if you are willing to sacrifice weight for performance and you occasionally race, GET THIS FORK.
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