FOX Float 29

[Jakkals.]

Hi guys,

 

I'm still on my trusty 26er and considering to build myself a 29er.

 

So when I've got the money and there's a bargain, I will buy bits and pieces.

 

My question is: why am I seeing so many Fox float 29 forks being sold (and mostly new of bikes)?

 

Is Rock shox better in the 29er department?

 

Thanks

[Johan Bornman]

Yes, the Rock Shox is a better fork by far. Fox durability is extremely questionable. The stanchions quickly suffer from rubbing through just under the seals. It happens on the Kashima coating too, so don't think that extra fancy option solves their problem.

 

Further, I really like the Rox' hydraulic remote lockout option. It is the best in the industry by far. Some don't need remote but if you want remote, the Rox system is the shizz.

 

Rox forks are more complex to service but I don't think that's a major issue. It is the mechanic's problem, not yours.

 

Fox has all sorts of fancy options on their upper end forks, such as slow speed compression, but I'm yet to come across a user that understands what it is all about. It is useful on all-mountain bikes but our ride-for-hundred-miles-in-a-straight line races really don't require slow-speed compression settings.

[Jakkals.]

Yes, the Rock Shox is a better fork by far. Fox durability is extremely questionable. The stanchions quickly suffer from rubbing through just under the seals. It happens on the Kashima coating too, so don't think that extra fancy option solves their problem.

 

Further, I really like the Rox' hydraulic remote lockout option. It is the best in the industry by far. Some don't need remote but if you want remote, the Rox system is the shizz.

 

Rox forks are more complex to service but I don't think that's a major issue. It is the mechanic's problem, not yours.

 

Fox has all sorts of fancy options on their upper end forks, such as slow speed compression, but I'm yet to come across a user that understands what it is all about. It is useful on all-mountain bikes but our ride-for-hundred-miles-in-a-straight line races really don't require slow-speed compression settings.

 

I reckon I can close this topic now

 

Thanks JB

[boink]

Thanks JB!

 

Another 2 questions around the same topic, 29nr forks.

 

Question 1:

 

I have a steel Niner frame and am looking for a new fork. (And no rigid single speed is not an option for me at this time!) I see a lot of the newer forks are tapered and I have read that you can get an adapter bit for your headset that effectively puts the "fat" bit just below your steerer tube. (Apologies for any jargon mishaps)

 

Is this worth considering this adapter or should I rather just stick with a finding a decent Rockshox fork with straight steerer fork?

 

Question 2

 

Thru axle or QR? I currently run a Maverick SC32 with their propriety thru axle which feels great but due to its age and ongoing reliability issues I am looking to replace it. Either way I will need to build a new wheel so the question is whether in your opinion the thru axle option is the best at this time?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

 

 

Thanks,

 

Mike