Pikey Posted April 17, 2016 Share Am so disappointed in my latest suspension buy,a fox factory kashima fit 4 fork. Bought on the 26 January for some stupid amount of money after I had read a few sparkling reviews. Out the box the fork couldn't use more than 20% of its travel. So it went back and I was told that it a positive air lock had a lock and they needed to add some oil with a slightly different consistency.And the fork was returned but was no different at all. It felt wooden with no feel or confidence and an absolute lack of feedback. So it went back again. As there was Easter long wkd it understandable took 2 weeks for them to give me the new diagnosis, " I had the compression dial on the hardest setting" .Really ? that's laughable. Are they kidding me? Probably because my last ride ended with a 5 km road stint home. But I was told as I was so unhappy they have done a service free of charge and have replaced dust seals,foam rings and oil. Really why? I hadn't done more than 200 km on a brand new fork. Got the fork back and is it better ? yea maybe I suppose . Is it good ? Not by any stretch of the imagination. Is it the fit 4 an improvement ? Well mine certainly isn't in fact it borderline cr@p. Is it a pike killer or will it rival the mrp ? Not even close. I have done test runs with mates,playing with air pressure settings ,compression and rebound. Swapped bikes and set the fork for there weight etc. on the one section i rode my mates sr suntour fork. And the small bump compliance made my fox feel like a rigid. That was before I got it back the 2nd time . Now it has slightly better smallbump compliance although it still makes my arms tired , it doesn't track with any confidence and all the fork feels like it's doing is just going over the bumps with no feel or feedback. its horrible to say the least . So where to from here? I so wish I had bought a Sid or mrp loop. Instead I feel I have waisted my money. They told me that there is nothing wrong with the internals and the fork is right . If that's the case wtf? If any one else has a new fox fit 4 ,please let me know how you rate the fork or what your thoughts are on it. I am so very bitterly disappointed with the service and the product I spent so much money on. I find myself almost wanting to sell my bike. Stupid I know but am pi$$ed off and fed up. Another small gripe,I sent the fork down in the original fox box and I get it back in some make shift crappy old box. So if and when I want to sell it ?? It's just indicates that they are sloppy. I know the box gripe is anal,but I like to keep original packaging ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted April 17, 2016 Share Thats really disappointing to say the least from a leading manufacturer of suspension. It cost so much yet its performance doesnt equal the price. Can't you ask for a complete replacement? Not that you want the fork but maybe its just a dud? Or sell it and buy a pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trail - er - park Posted April 17, 2016 Share Rode it .... regardless of the setup it is by far the worst FOX fork - of the dozens I have owned /ridden - that I have had the displeasure of experiencing. This is the answer to the Pike?? C'mon Omnico, admit this is a dog. ... man up and do the right thing! ... don't be boxes...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 17, 2016 Share Thats really disappointing to say the least from a leading manufacturer of suspension.It cost so much yet its performance doesnt equal the price.Can't you ask for a complete replacement? Not that you want the fork but maybe its just a dud? Or sell it and buy a pike.i am convinced that it's a dud,but fox/omnico told me there's nothing wrong with it and I had the compression dialed on the hardest setting. Bit weak really,I am not very good at all at swinging spanners,but i can set a fork. Have owned many kashima fox forks and most of them have been brilliant.But I will never buy another that's a given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 17, 2016 Share Thats really disappointing to say the least from a leading manufacturer of suspension.It cost so much yet its performance doesnt equal the price.Can't you ask for a complete replacement? Not that you want the fork but maybe its just a dud? Or sell it and buy a pike. I couldn't sell it like it is. Could be an expensive ornament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted April 17, 2016 Share i am convinced that it's a dud,but fox/omnico told me there's nothing wrong with it and I had the compression dialed on the hardest setting. Bit weak really,I am not very good at all at swinging spanners,but i can set a fork. Have owned many kashima fox forks and most of them have been brilliant.But I will never buy another that's a given.Some serious school fees...eish. Sorry man. Try to sell it and cut tour losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted April 17, 2016 Share Some serious school fees...eish. Sorry man. Try to sell it and cut tour losses.Just don't try sell a dud on here, you'll get it from all sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted April 17, 2016 Share Found a use for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted April 17, 2016 Share Just don't try sell a dud on here, you'll get it from all sides.Apparently its not a dud...just a poorly made fork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 17, 2016 Share Found a use for ittmp_8182-55c52cc198dbbae0a899dd7218939c3f195662398.jpgyou probably couldn't spin on the the stool with out running wide ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 17, 2016 Share Apparently its not a dud...just a poorly made forkon the money,according to them,it's perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 17, 2016 Share Oh another thing about the fork,my recommend air pressure settings is 90 psi,had to drop down to a smidgen over 70 just for it to be live able and use up 90% of the travel. But then it dived . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAAHIRWP Posted April 17, 2016 Share It seriously sounds like a dud. I'll just keep my comments to myself about Omnico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted April 17, 2016 Share I feel your pain, those are farking expensive. There was some guy in the classifieds wanting to swop his like new pike for a fox kashima fork, seriously maybe check it out. I'd send the fork straight to Droo and get his opinion, he's an independent guy with an excellent reputation and knows his suspension, you can surely rely on his advice. But stick to your guns, I've experienced something similar, it just feels wrong. If it was as it is supposed to be you'd be able to appreciate at least some of its qualities, it would be amazing but just perhaps not quite what you wanted(a fork can't be everything) but you'd at least see the value of the fork in what it excels at, it's a top notch fork. But omnico have properly poisoned the experience though, treating you like a fool, not respecting your belongings, the original box is the perfect thing to store the fork in and important for resale. Hope you can get some value out of the situation, keep your head up and screw omnico! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 17, 2016 Share It seriously sounds like a dud. I'll just keep my comments to myself about Omnicoha ha I think your sentiments would probably echo my feelings. And lots of negative vibes from various sources. You never if they true and reserve judgement untill it's your turn. Please share,pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted April 17, 2016 Share If everyone agrees it's a POS, then why did it get such rave reviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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