Iwan Kemp Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 The Fox 34 received a complete redesign from the inside out for 2016. The result: a fairly drastic reduction in weight and a much-needed performance boost. The improved ability of the Fox 34 was long overdue as Fox's main competitors have had the edge in performance for a few years now. Click here to view the article
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Brilliant... Now only if they'd come down in price!! Bizkit031 1
JXV Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 So I was quite happy with my 2014 version of this fork ... until reading this. Sure it is heavier and less plush on small bumps than the Pike but it was what my bike came with. R15k to upgrade is bit of a shocker although I'm tempted. I would likely go for the Talas version So I can drop the front for climbing.
Iwan Kemp Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 Yeah, it's a lot of money, but at least you will be getting a piece of kit that is at the top of the game. What bike do you have?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 15k actually isn't all that bad for the Factory FIT version. That's still less than a Pike RCT3...
NicoBoshoff Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 15k actually isn't all that bad for the Factory FIT version. That's still less than a Pike RCT3... What does the Pike go for now then??? I thought it was around R13k? Brawler 1
Brawler Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 15k actually isn't all that bad for the Factory FIT version. That's still less than a Pike RCT3... Pike is 12 or 13? Never seen it for R15k. Here is one for R11299 http://www.capemulti.co.za/CATEGORIES/tabid/5071/CategoryID/201/List/0/Level/a/ProductID/3500/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName%2CProductName NicoBoshoff 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 What does the Pike go for now then??? I thought it was around R13k?my bad...
JXV Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 What bike do you have?TB LTc Any merit going the Talas version? I like the idea of lowering the front for climbing.
camelman Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 TB LTc Any merit going the Talas version? I like the idea of lowering the front for climbing.Just remember that usually you lose some tuneability with the TALAS as the spacers cannot be inserted in the air chamber due to the Talas mechanism. If Fox managed to incorporate the spacers in the TALAS version you have a winner on your hands. Iwan? JXV 1
Iwan Kemp Posted July 16, 2015 Author Posted July 16, 2015 Just remember that usually you lose some tuneability with the TALAS as the spacers cannot be inserted in the air chamber due to the Talas mechanism. If Fox managed to incorporate the spacers in the TALAS version you have a winner on your hands. Iwan? Only way to do something kinda similar on the Talas would be to add some extra oil. Volume spacers on the Talas is not an option as it's a complete, closed unit. JXV 1
Iwan Kemp Posted July 16, 2015 Author Posted July 16, 2015 TB LTc Any merit going the Talas version? I like the idea of lowering the front for climbing. Regardless of bike I always say go fixed travel. A TBLT is not that tall or slack that you shouldn't be able to ride around max fork travel on the steepest climbs. JXV 1
Iwan Kemp Posted July 20, 2015 Author Posted July 20, 2015 Have checked pricing between the 34 and the Pike and they are more or less the same. Couple of 100 bucks either way so it'll come down to which retailer will give you the best deal. I am of course talking RRP here.
Eddie Stafford Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Is that a light on the downtube of the test bike? Why?
Plentipotential Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 What does the Pike go for now then??? I thought it was around R13k? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/rockshox-pike-rct3-solo-air-forks-2016/rp-prod136304 GBP 600.00 about R 11500.00 delivered to my sons door and get a mate to bring it home for me. Way better than a Fox.
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