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Fox Racing Shox 32 Float RL

Average Rating 4/5
# of Reviews 5
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Description:It relies upon highly sophisticated multiple oil-flow circuits and shimmed damping control to deliver the goods. At the user end, new laser etched markings on the top-cap adjustment cluster.





Submitted by Neill a Weekend Warrior from Higham Ferrers
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2008
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $400.00
Purchased At:Ebay
Strengths:Very light and plenty of travel, look great on my bike, silky smooth on all terrain
Weaknesses:None
Similar Products Used:Spinner Edge 4; Marzocchi Bomber; Suntour XCR
Bike Setup:Marin Indian Fire Trail, Bontrager Race XXX Riser Bar, Stem, seatpost; XTR Chainset, DX platforms; Mavic XM819/XTR; Avid BB7 Mech brakes with XTR dual levers;
Bottom Line:My aim was to build the ultimate hardtail weekend hack, and these forks were the icing on the cake - totally smooth and plenty of rebound control over lots of varied landscape. As a 13.5st heavyweight, these forks are asked to deliver and they have not disappointed. As an ex-competiton level BMXer I seek out jumps and air time, and so far all have been given a great landing on these excellent forks. When matched with a complete Bontrager carbon Race XXX Lite front end and the awesome Avid BB7 brakes, front end feel and control is superb. And the bargain eBay price was also a stroke of luck. I can see this rig lasting a good few years, and has made the retirement of my Scott SuperAmerica easier to live with!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by warzone a from Slovakia
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2007
Duration Product Used:6 months
Purchased At:Stumpjumper fsr '07, Reign 1 '07
Strengths:very good All Mountain fork,I had no problem with it(and had two-RL 120mm and RL 140mm,it took everything from small stones to bigger ones,some small jumps no problem,for me was stiff enought and 2007 very nice :p
Weaknesses:maybe somebody miss compression setting,none alse found
Similar Products Used:SR Suntour Epicon(tuned
Bike Setup:Giant Reign 1,but I changed it for RS Lyrik...
Bottom Line:As I said this is very good AM fork,works perfectly I had no problem with this one and I had two on two new bikes-Specialized Stumpjumper fsr comp '07 and Giant Reign 1 '07.Just my Reign asked for maxle axle :o)
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Tom Matthews a Cross Country Rider from El Paso, TX,USA
Date Reviewed: June 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:none
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Purchased At:TREK
Strengths:Adjustability- can be precisely dialed to whatever type of terrain. Does everything awesome. Plush, takes big hits. Except one major problem.
Weaknesses:Fork legs are not stiff. Too much twist for any precision.
Ruts and off camber can upset easily. Constant corrections needed to kepp striaght. Cannot aim and shoot with this one. Miss my Pyslo. Never had issues with others like this one. Maybe it is defective. Only 6 rides on this. Hate it even after endless adjustment efforts. Constant over correcting necessary.
Similar Products Used:Psylo, Marzocci, others.
Bike Setup:Factory EX-8, Trek.
Bottom Line:Would not use this if it were given to me. Looking for a shock that goes where it is pointed. My Pslo and Marzocci's were rifle straight and I could attck with confidence. this one is possessed by evil demons that take me off even the slowest lines. Whats the point?
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by scott blacklow a Cross Country Rider from hobart
Date Reviewed: December 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:big bend
Duration Product Used:3 months
Strengths:Plush, light from what I can tell. I ride some technical trails and rock gardens in Tasmanias forests and the length of travel is heaps. Rebound adjustment is totally necessary for good control. Lock out is useful to climb gradual slopes or flats standing in big gears, or to sit pedaling hard, and also to stand and climb.
Weaknesses:Not much, maybe flexes a little, but better tyres and brake control and less driver error I think would take care of things. Its not this forks fault but on my bike adjustable travel and pedal platform would be great. In Aust dealer is telling me you don't if you can respace the travel (less) until you commit to opening up the fork for a premature service.
Similar Products Used:1999 Rock Shock Judys, Marzocchi Bombers, Manitou Black, Fox Float RL with 140mmm
Bike Setup:Standard. Would love to know if you can re space the travel.
Bottom Line:Very good fork for its climbing options, general plush predictable travel when air and rebound are set right for the trail. Bought it on complete bike so dont know re value/price.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Philip a Cross Country Rider from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:Amasa Back - MOAB
Duration Product Used:3 months
Strengths:Stiff, Light, Easy to use Features, Aluminum Parts (no plastic)
Weaknesses:no compression dampening
Similar Products Used:Marz, Manitou, Rock Shox
Bike Setup:2007 Commencal 5.5.1 (5 inch travel bike) - x.o, Race Face Dues, 2.2 All Mountain Extreme (michelin),
Bottom Line:this fork is great - I've been staying away from air forks for the last few years, but I love this thing! It extremely adjustable - you get FULL travel, and it's plush like springs.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5






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