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Post by xctofi on Apr 15, 2007 19:33:50 GMT 8
2007 Fox 32 RLC review din A friend has a F80X which is much lighter and has a firmer n more sporty feel but it doesnt have the cozy plushness (and travel) of the half the price vanilla. Tell your friend that the Fox 32 RLC is a better fork then tell him to sell his fork to me cheap.hehehe so ahve you tried the new fork of yours on the trails yet? when you guys going back to Maarat with pasaway?lets ride sir!
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Post by hyperion on Apr 16, 2007 0:16:25 GMT 8
I doubt if he will sell that special "gift" F80X at any price hehe. But he does like my new fork, he already bunnyhopped my bike a coupla times and I know he is itching to do more crazy stuff with it too ... too bad for him that it doesnt have platform pedals hehe ... No we havent had time to return to Maarat yet since we went to ToF earlier. Maybe this coming Saturday or Sunday. I will also try the Sta. Rosa trail one of these comin weekends too.
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Post by greatape on Jul 10, 2007 13:12:45 GMT 8
I'm looking for 06 fox rp23 rear shox, does any one will to sale me one for my giant trance? If you do please contact me thank you
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Post by 'Bee' on Jul 10, 2007 13:34:18 GMT 8
I'm looking for 06 fox rp23 rear shox, does any one will to sale me one for my giant trance? If you do please contact me thank you hmmmnn... you mean 2006 RP3, coz RP23 is 2007 model. What eye to eye length do you need?
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Post by greatape on Jul 10, 2007 22:35:09 GMT 8
sorry about that sir I'm looking for 06 rp3 with length of 7 inches or 6.5 x 1.5 yata, correct me if I'm wrong sir. How do you messure the rear shox if i may ask sir, please give me some instraction to be sure, thank you
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Post by 'Bee' on Jul 11, 2007 5:44:26 GMT 8
sorry about that sir I'm looking for 06 rp3 with length of 7 inches or 6.5 x 1.5 yata, correct me if I'm wrong sir. How do you messure the rear shox if i may ask sir, please give me some instraction to be sure, thank you Try to measure from the centre of the mounting bolts on both ends of the shock, that's the eye-to-eye length.
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Post by greatape on Jul 11, 2007 9:45:04 GMT 8
oh 6.5 inches pag dun sir
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oceanrider88
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Post by oceanrider88 on Jul 16, 2007 0:39:18 GMT 8
2006 Vanilla R Came from an RST Gila which really suited me fine until my friends urged me to upgrade my rig. Am not an expert but just wanted to share my experience. Very smooth on very rough road (like upak trail) and doesn't bob when i push it uphill - which was really such a relief. I felt it to be much more stable as it did not vibrate that much as compared to my old fork. Its also lighter than my RST. I would have never bought this fork if my friend didn't let me test ride his fox equipped bike. Performs like a cadillac. Thats the closest that i could explain it. Good thing i did not test ride a Talas - i dont want to spend anymore
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Post by sac01 on Jul 18, 2007 23:15:01 GMT 8
hi guys, i'm considering of buying an 07 fox van rlc or a talas r! i'm really confused, although i'm more of a trail biker, i also do some climbs like tagaytay/palace. the talas is adjustable height and lighter while the van is RLC and as i've read from you guys "plusher". any suggestions will help! i'm hoping to get the fork tomorrow...
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Post by hyperion on Jul 19, 2007 11:40:31 GMT 8
If you are a set and forget kinda guy like me, then the Vanillas would suit you better. I for instance just about forget about my vanilla RLC and I even forget to lock out when climbing about 90% of the time hehehe. I just ride and ride/jump over stuff with confidence. Even awkward front wheel landings are absorbed well by the vanilla. Yes they are slightly heavier compared to the TALAS but not by much and they don't need much maintenance.
On the other hand, if you like fiddling with travel adjust (and air pressure and what nots) then the TALAS would be better for your needs. The TALAS' adjustability to 80mm travel helps a lot in steep climbs especially if you do fast spirited climbs. Air spring forks like the TALAS also have faster response time so they are better for certain types of terrain especially at higher speeds.
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Post by pazigrider on Jul 19, 2007 12:40:30 GMT 8
TALAS 32 or VANILLA - these are 2 great buy forks for All Mountain use and it's still on my wish list ;D TALAS 36 (freeride use) - longer travel and heavier than TALAS 32 but i'm particular of this color - the glossy black - similar to the older model VANILLA R i think this would surely look nice and match my black XLT ;D but if i could get the RLC model - Roel Looks Cool - then so much better ;D ;D ;D
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Post by nhan on Jul 19, 2007 12:59:11 GMT 8
TALAS or VANILLA - these are 2 great buy forks for All Mountain use and it's still in my wish list ;D but i'm particular of this color - the glossy black - similar to the older model VANILLA R i think this would surely look nice and match my black XLT ;D but if i could get the RLC model - Roel Looks Cool - then so much better ;D ;D ;D brad ithis is the same fork with mine hehe.... Talas - Air, Adjustable, AM, Trail, expensive Vanilla - Coil, the lightest coil spring fork i've known, torture tested for trail, aggressive, am, trail if you have the dough, go for Talas, but if budget constraints, go for vanilla... That's why i chose 06 vanilla R, serve my needs, and serve my pocket as well, have tested this aggressively at roxas trail
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Post by jroomjack on Jul 19, 2007 13:31:49 GMT 8
Sir Nhan, how much did you get your 06 vanilla R and on what LBS?
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Post by nhan on Jul 19, 2007 13:35:04 GMT 8
Sir Nhan, how much did you get your 06 vanilla R and on what LBS? Sir i got it for 16,500 from Dragunov707 (pete), PinoyMTBiker Seller last march. But try to check dan's bike shop, they are the official distributor of fox here, FYI
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Post by pazigrider on Jul 19, 2007 14:49:02 GMT 8
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Post by sac01 on Jul 19, 2007 18:33:17 GMT 8
hehe magkalapit lang kase yung price ng talas r and van rlc kaya naguluhan ako. ... i got the van rlc this afternoon. although i would prefer the height adjustments of the talas, i finally decided on the van as the lockout would help in climbing and i feel the coil is better suited for my riding style. ... nalilito lang ako sa controls... is the lock out force adjust very important? i've set everything initially to middle, fiddle nalang during the ride.
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jafo
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Post by jafo on Jul 19, 2007 20:10:15 GMT 8
hyperion: I heard from Jane there are 2 types of springs that comes with the fox van. I am very curious on which spring you are using for your kind of riding... the softer one or the other one?
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Post by hyperion on Jul 20, 2007 2:17:11 GMT 8
jafo. My 07 van rlc came with 3 types of springs: the purple, blue and green. I think Jane meant that there are two extra different springs aside from the one inside the fork. I use the blue spring (for 150-180 lbs rider weight according to the online manual) since I weigh about 170 lbs. I have not tried experimenting with using the softer and firmer springs since I am perfectly happy with the factory recommended spring.
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Post by quiesledaddy on Jul 20, 2007 11:44:24 GMT 8
sac01,
You can adjust the travel on the Vanilla series, it's just a matter of moving spacers around. but since the Vanilla's are plush (compared to air shocks) and sits well in the travel. it's just a matter of setting it up.
The threshold adjust is the "pro-pedal" function so to speak. it gives you "firmness level of lockout"
Muchas Gracias
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jafo
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Post by jafo on Aug 1, 2007 21:32:13 GMT 8
Guys, anyone here care to review the 07 fox float? Is is any better than the vanilla? For one thing it is lighter. How much would a float r, rl, rlc go for nowadays?
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Post by hyperion on Aug 2, 2007 0:19:13 GMT 8
@nono, can the travel be adjusted even for the 140mm Van 32? jafo, I think Float is pretty much the same as TALAS without the travel adjust so you get the same pros and cons as TALAS vs Vanilla.
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jason
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Post by jason on Sept 7, 2007 0:12:17 GMT 8
i got a 2005 fox talas rlc second hand way back 2005. i use it for my nrs. what i like about it is having the option to adjust the travel with a few clicks (turn of the knob). i'm a set and forget guy so i haven't messed with the setting much after i dialed it to 100mm and at my desired settings. these forks don't come cheap so even if i had to switch to another frame, i'd have the option whether to go xc or trail bike since it fits the 95-125mm range of the fork. QUESTION: has anybody had their fox forks rebuilt already? when's this maintenance move needed? inquired a few weeks ago at dan's bike shop and they said it costs around P1800. my fork makes a "squish" sound when compressed and it's not as plush as my manitou minute 2 fork which i bought brand new. i have no idea if fox forks are like that normally or if they're not as plush compared to minutes. compression's set to the lowest and it's not too plush... got mine used kasi so i can't compare. help.
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john
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Post by john on Sept 18, 2007 12:13:12 GMT 8
any idea how much the following costs: - fox 32 float rlc - fox 32 van rlc from what i've read, the basic difference is the medium, air vs coil... and ofcourse the price. but if you where to choose and have the dough, what would you go for? many thanks
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Post by unknown2907 on Sept 18, 2007 14:06:50 GMT 8
vanilla sir for me,if i have the dough ,,hehe look @ their website vanilla32 is for am,xc,and fr float is for xc and am only,so i guess van32 is more on strenght but more heavy on ther side and of course adjustments,its depend on ur riding style sir,if ur weight conscious float or talas will do,but if u like to go big sometimes,vanilla is more dependable hehe hope this will help
and i tried the vanilla 32 and 36,its not that heavy i think its the lightest coil spring fork in the market,and yet when i test the 32 and 36 float their really sweet their weight is jz great, but i guest talas is more sweet than float for the price hehe
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Post by hyperion on Sept 18, 2007 15:23:03 GMT 8
I am sure Float RLC is more expensive than Vanilla RLC. It is lighter by nearly half a pound - it's 3.79 lb vs 4.37 lbs for the Van RLC which is significant if you are a weight weenie or you intend to race hehe.
I have Vanilla RLC because I prefer the feel of coils. They are just plusher and needs very little maintenance. There is no air pressure to worry about and there is no need for an fork pump. Once you have the correct coil for your weight and have set the correct sag - you can just about forget about the fork altogether. The only downside is the weight.
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john
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Post by john on Oct 17, 2007 7:09:57 GMT 8
i got hold of my 08 van 32 rlc yesterday I used the factory suggested springs ( i weigh 74.5 kgs) less chatter feel, nice on loose gravel + bumps. i feel more confident compared to my previous fork. the lock out feature is very good, you can also adjust the lock out feature via turning a small knob at the bottom of the fork. (i think it is a blow out adjustment) .... its a set and ride fork as expected thanks guys. oh... and my kid likes the new fork.
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Post by kikoreta on Oct 29, 2007 11:17:00 GMT 8
I have a Fox Float RLC. Been using it for about 6 mos. I got it from Sabak for about 31k. I heard the 08s are cheaper or the same price cos of the foreign exchange. I am very happy with its performance. You can really feel the 140mm of travel working. I have not yet tried a van so can not compare the plushness but if you set it up properly and start playing with the settings to suit your riding style i am sure you will find a perfect setting. Just start from the factory setting and experiment. I've noticed on really rough terrain i go faster (compared to my Reba team).
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berns
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Post by berns on Oct 29, 2007 13:28:15 GMT 8
I have a fox vanilla before now I am using a fox talas rlc, with regards to plushness you can set the talas to whatever level of plusness you want with the talas, depends on how much sag you set it I normally put 35 percent and its more plush than the vanilla. IMHO I think the TALAS is way much better than the the vanilla in all aspect, specially in the jack hammer trail.
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isteb
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Post by isteb on Dec 13, 2007 13:15:23 GMT 8
been riding for years.. but then i stopped those were the rigid forks days.. now i started riding again.. i started with manitou luxe with 80mm travel to being with.. i thought i was having a blast until i rode FOX float RLC.. for the first time i felt no wrist pain.. bar taps.. and all unnecessary feels i get i thought that was normal with mountain biking.. you get what you pay for.. and now for breaking in...
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mythbuster
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Post by mythbuster on Jan 7, 2008 22:24:06 GMT 8
For almost a year of use ...more than actually...my F100RLC stand stod still and haven't seen any weaknesses of the fork. Adjustments are all ok still
thanks to ben where i purchase this fork, sulit!
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