How forked is your fork?

[Simon Kolin]

Yes. It's a trade off between plushness and durability. RS aren't as plush but last forever, Fox need far more frequent servicing to keep the coating where it should be.

Respectfully, unless there's an independent test to corroborate that, I'm calling BS

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Respectfully, unless there's an independent test to corroborate that, I'm calling BS

I'm going on the ratio of Fox:RS forks that he's seen coming through his shop with that particular problem, personally... 

 

"made of cheese" is a common reference to the Fox stanchion coating

[fanievb]

Respectfully, unless there's an independent test to corroborate that, I'm calling BS

 

I've ridden both RS and Fox

 

RS lasted 2 years without any service and F-all damage to stancions (edit: sold the bike, that's why I don't have it anymore)

 

Fox - not even 18 months and the stancions were toast, even after cleaning and regular service (not at the recommended interval, but still more that the RS).

 

proof enough?

[Simon Kolin]

I've ridden both RS and Fox

 

RS lasted 2 years without any service and F-all damage to stancions (edit: sold the bike, that's why I don't have it anymore)

 

Fox - not even 18 months and the stancions were toast, even after cleaning and regular service (not at the recommended interval, but still more that the RS).

 

proof enough?

Not even vaguely I'm afraid.

[Meezo]

Not even vaguely I'm afraid.

Today you win the internet

 

 

I love how you telling/asking everyone to provide evidence/proof where you yourself have provided well... an interesting thread for Friday

[Bos]

Have a listen to this podcast.

 

https://cyclingtips.com/2016/09/cyclingtips-podcast-episode-12-the-magic-and-mystery-behind-bicycle-specs/

 

"It’s a fascinating peek behind the curtain at a process most of us take for granted, and one that you’re unlikely to look upon the same way once you’ve sat down for a listen."

I'll give it a listen some time. Just clarifying.. I'm not talking about "Chinese carbon vs the real deal" here. I'm taling about a seal manufacturer, who is obviously one of the very best in the world and therefore chosen by Fox to manufacture their seals.

[droo]

Respectfully, unless there's an independent test to corroborate that, I'm calling BS

 

[Skylark]

Respectfully, unless there's an independent test to corroborate that, I'm calling BS

You seem like a n00b in the bike industry??

[Mongooser]

I've ridden both RS and Fox

 

RS lasted 2 years without any service and F-all damage to stancions (edit: sold the bike, that's why I don't have it anymore)

 

Fox - not even 18 months and the stancions were toast, even after cleaning and regular service (not at the recommended interval, but still more that the RS).

 

proof enough?

RS still got nothing on how tough marzos are...mine hasn't had a service for bout 3 years and still feels better than my FOX 40s, my 40s need new seals and the stanchions are starting to take the wear after 3 months

[Simon Kolin]

I'll give it a listen some time. Just clarifying.. I'm not talking about "Chinese carbon vs the real deal" here. I'm taling about a seal manufacturer, who is obviously one of the very best in the world and therefore chosen by Fox to manufacture their seals.

I understand what you were talking about and I hope you find the podcast interesting.

[Simon Kolin]

You seem like a n00b in the bike industry??

wubba lubba dub dub

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I'll give it a listen some time. Just clarifying.. I'm not talking about "Chinese carbon vs the real deal" here. I'm taling about a seal manufacturer, who is obviously one of the very best in the world and therefore chosen by Fox to manufacture their seals.

yes, and I agree. But - here's the thing. They (SKF) will have different price levels, correlating to the tolerances, materials and finish of their various products. They don't just make ONE type of seal / wiper, they make the ones that they sell under their own name (retail) and then the ones that they make for other companies based on how much they want to spend. 

[Quagga]

Not even vaguely I'm afraid.

What proof would be good enough for you? How many RS have we seen here with damage as bad a FOX? Not a lot.

I have had both also, RS on one bike and Fox on the other, Fox broke......same maintenance and care.

[fanievb]

Not even vaguely I'm afraid.

 

[Mojoman]

Nothing beats Suntour....

[MTBeer]

this thread is trying so hard to be a Friday thread. The Little Thread That Could (almost)...