Fox FIT RLC Cartridge

[Mecnic]

I recently upgraded to a FIT RLC Fox cartridge and all I can say is that is it miles ahead of the already tried and trusted Fox open bath systems.

 

The feel is completely different and everything seems more controlled, I did not go for the remote version( I don't like handle bar remotes)

 

But to be fair there was nothing wrong with the internals of my old fork, I just got the cartridge at a bargain.

 

In regards to the feel the dampening is much smoother, and in general more consistent the tune-ability has also increased, I ride low speed compression up there by being able to ride lower spring pressure with less movement in the fork from pedaling and low speed impacts therefore I don't have to use the lock out lever to compensate anymore, when the time does come for bigger hit the fork opens up and plush travel all the way.

 

The cartridge also has a lock out blow off if you were to take a hit at speed whil locked out, works like a charm.

 

I do realise that the other RLC open bath dampers were similar I just find the FIT system more consistent and it weigh less, which is always a good thing.

 

Only down side is self service is difficult as the cartridge must be bled using Fox specific oil the red one apparently is different to the green oil although they are the same weights, but you can only remove the cartridge and send that away on it's own.

 

Next Kashima uppers maybe??

[wapad]

I recently upgraded to a FIT RLC Fox cartridge and all I can say is that is it miles ahead of the already tried and trusted Fox open bath systems.

 

The feel is completely different and everything seems more controlled, I did not go for the remote version( I don't like handle bar remotes)

 

But to be fair there was nothing wrong with the internals of my old fork, I just got the cartridge at a bargain.

 

In regards to the feel the dampening is much smoother, and in general more consistent the tune-ability has also increased, I ride low speed compression up there by being able to ride lower spring pressure with less movement in the fork from pedaling and low speed impacts therefore I don't have to use the lock out lever to compensate anymore, when the time does come for bigger hit the fork opens up and plush travel all the way.

 

The cartridge also has a lock out blow off if you were to take a hit at speed whil locked out, works like a charm.

 

I do realise that the other RLC open bath dampers were similar I just find the FIT system more consistent and it weigh less, which is always a good thing.

 

Only down side is self service is difficult as the cartridge must be bled using Fox specific oil the red one apparently is different to the green oil although they are the same weights, but you can only remove the cartridge and send that away on it's own.

 

Next Kashima uppers maybe??

 

 

I was reading on Bike radar about some of the new forks not having enough oil in them apparently when a new fork suffers from stiction this can be the cause

 

Is this easy enough to check or is it better done bike a bike shop

[Guest]

ya its better

[Mecnic]

I was reading on Bike radar about some of the new forks not having enough oil in them apparently when a new fork suffers from stiction this can be the cause Is this easy enough to check or is it better done bike a bike shop

 

It depends on what type of fork the RL forks (non FIT) are open bath and if you take the lowers off the correct amount of dampening oil needs to be added, the FIT forks are easier to check however the correct amount of oil then needs to be added, its easy if you know what you are doing.

 

If you're unsure take it to someone who can it's not a difficult procedure.

[rpedro]

I recently upgraded to a FIT RLC Fox cartridge and all I can say is that is it miles ahead of the already tried and trusted Fox open bath systems.

 

The feel is completely different and everything seems more controlled, I did not go for the remote version( I don't like handle bar remotes)

 

But to be fair there was nothing wrong with the internals of my old fork, I just got the cartridge at a bargain.

 

In regards to the feel the dampening is much smoother, and in general more consistent the tune-ability has also increased, I ride low speed compression up there by being able to ride lower spring pressure with less movement in the fork from pedaling and low speed impacts therefore I don't have to use the lock out lever to compensate anymore, when the time does come for bigger hit the fork opens up and plush travel all the way.

 

The cartridge also has a lock out blow off if you were to take a hit at speed whil locked out, works like a charm.

 

I do realise that the other RLC open bath dampers were similar I just find the FIT system more consistent and it weigh less, which is always a good thing.

 

Only down side is self service is difficult as the cartridge must be bled using Fox specific oil the red one apparently is different to the green oil although they are the same weights, but you can only remove the cartridge and send that away on it's own.

 

Next Kashima uppers maybe??

 

DId you only buy the cartridge and used your existing O/B shock? How much was it for the cartridge and where did you buy it from?

[DMC007]

I bought the cartridge that he removed last year (F100_RL). Hey Mechnic, can you belive it (lol) I only just fitted that cartridge today. Works like a charm. Omnico converted my existing F100 Terralogic (2006) fork.

The Inertia Valve on the old cartridge was busted and seen better days.