Fox float 29 ...is it working ?

[Mads]

So with my new bike came the Fox Float 29 Fork.......with remote lockout. I was quite impressed as I wanted that for a long time......

 

So 2 weeks later ......... The complaints start.

 

What bothers me is that I can not for the life of me figure out when the fork is locked out or not.

Looking at the cable, my common sense tells me it is locked out, but there is absolute minimal difference.

 

Am I doing something wrong? Because my with my previous bike the difference was huge. ( Rox Reba or something)

 

Today, in the race I almost had a wipe out on one of the big rocky downhill as I would have liked the fork to be much more "open" going down. But on the other hand....when locked and I stand going uphill, I can feel the fork sag or give in on every pedalstroke which I don't want also.

 

Or is this what you get with remote lockout?

Edited July 14, 2013 by Mads

[porqui]

Lockout should make a big difference - Have it checked out.

[Mads]

Lockout should make a big difference - Have it checked out.

 

Thanks

[porqui]

Locked you should hardy be able to push the fork down but unlocked it should move freely and smoothly - your full weight on the front fork should push it down at least 50%

 

How hard is the fork pumped up.

Do you have and use a shock pump?

[Mads]

No I don't own one. Normally I just left the shock it as is. The mechanic that work on my previous bike told me that once pumped, I don't need to bother, because it hardly ever need to be pumped. (He probably knew I would pump it every week like my tires.

 

But I will phone the LBS tomorrow and ask them to have a look.

[Mads]

Locked you should hardy be able to push the fork down but unlocked it should move freely and smoothly - your full weight on the front fork should push it down at least 50%

 

How hard is the fork pumped up.

 

.To answer you second question. If I stand with my feet on the pedals and throw all my weight down, I can move the fork . So in my mind it is locked

[porqui]

Locked it should hardly move - stiff

Unlock it should move freely - how much depends on the legth of the fork

 

You should have a shock pump (Fox / Giant) as pressure depends on terrain and your weight and yes they do lose air.

 

Google "fork setup" etc and find out a bit more about fork settings.

If you are riding with your fork set as it was when you got the bike (did the shop do a setup for you) then you are definitely not getting the best performance from your fork.

Should be plenty riders in Paarl that can help you.

[BergForce]

My Fox has the setting "Lockout Force" - a dial inside the open/close ring. I set the Lockout Force to be nice and firm so there`s a big difference between open and close. Check if you have this setting. And also remember what the pro riders say - "If your shock does not bottom out once or twice during a ride then it`s got too much air".

[Mads]

My Fox has the setting "Lockout Force" - a dial inside the open/close ring. I set the Lockout Force to be nice and firm so there`s a big difference between open and close. Check if you have this setting. And also remember what the pro riders say - "If your shock does not bottom out once or twice during a ride then it`s got too much air".

 

No I don't have that , but remember I have a remote lockout?

 

After watching a few of the setup videos I can confirm that the O ring on my travel(?? ) sits just above half now. And I honestly think after today it should have bottomed out at least a few times. I let it checked out . Thanks:)

[droo]

The F29 remote RL doesn't have a threshold adjuster, so that's not the issue here. It's (almost definitely) one of 2 things - either the cable tension is wrong, or the oil level in the damper is too low. If you don't come right at the LBS drop me a message and I can either walk you through it or sort it out, depending on how handy you are with a spanner.

[Active Monkey]

Turn the little knob by the lock out. It tightens the cable . Turn it when locked just a bit so its stiff.

 

Had this prib on my spark 50.

[martinsnyman]

Push the o ring all the way down, gently get on the bike and sit with all your weight in the riding position. Now get off the bike and check the o ring - the fork in the unlocked state should have travelled roughly 20% with just you body weight. More than 20% it needs more air, less than 20% there is too much air in the fork. Sounds to me that your fork has too much pressure.

Edited July 15, 2013 by martinsnyman

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

@ Martinsnyman - just a reminder that sag must be checked when in a standing position, not sitting.

[martinsnyman]

@ Martinsnyman - just a reminder that sag must be checked when in a standing position, not sitting.

Thanks - I have been told its sitting!!! Will adjust suspension tonite.

[porqui]

@ Martinsnyman - just a reminder that sag must be checked when in a standing position, not sitting.

 

According to Fox it should be in the normal riding position which I assume is seated

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

According to Fox it should be in the normal riding position which I assume is seated

 

yeah, but think about it - when you're seated, there's no pressure on the front. Well, hardly any at least. With you out of the saddle, feet on the pedals, your weight is pretty centred on the bike.

 

The thing is - Normal Riding Position is on the pedals, out the saddle, in the "attack" position. Not in the saddle taking a rest.