Rockshock RS 1

[Schnavel]

At your weight, and I'm guessing your XL frame, I don't think a reba, SID or RS1 would be a good choice.

 

You would probably be better off getting something like a FOX 34 - it weighs more, but would be much better and stiffer for your weight.

 

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[varkie2]

At your weight, and I'm guessing your XL frame, I don't think a reba, SID or RS1 would be a good choice.

You would probably be better of getting something like a FOX 34 - it weighs more, but would be much better and stiffer for your weight.

Yup XL frame with a extended seatpost from england....... Im not too bothered about weight, i would rather have a better fork that fits my frame. Thanx for the reply!

[Pulse]

Any update on this. Is the fork a win if you have the predictive hub? I am also looking at buying one second hand and it comes with the hub. i am a heavier rider (97kgs) and looking for a better and bulkier fork than my Reba. It looks silly on my massive frame.

 

The RS1 has a different hub configuration, and needs to be run with the 'predictive hub' in any case

[DieselnDust]

I think my RS-1 is a brilliant fork. Its stiffer than a SID or Fox32 foreaft and when out on the trail the slightly lower tortional stiffness (twist) isn't an issue. the damping is superb. You must however keep a hand on the maintenance schedule and ensure that the hydraulic remote is serviced as well. If that thing gives the slightest hint of a problem it affects the damping as well.

I'd buy one again in a heart beat.

It could do with a diet though

[varkie2]

i am building wheels for the bike as it is, and the hub is coming with the fork in this case, so the fork will work with the sram predictive hub. but it seems functionality doesnt outweigh the looks if i understand it right. 

[Jacoo]

I heard they're as stiff as an overcooked noodle. Reviews are terrible. Besides looks, I know of no reason to get this fork.

[DieselnDust]

i am building wheels for the bike as it is, and the hub is coming with the fork in this case, so the fork will work with the sram predictive hub. but it seems functionality doesnt outweigh the looks if i understand it right. 

 

Its a fork. It works like any other fork does.

It is not an Enduro or trail fork. Its an XC fork. When used within the riding limits of the discipline it performs very very well.

Is it as stiff as Fox34?

no its not. But then neither is a Fox 32 SC or a RS SID WC.

ITs just a very expensive (when purchased new) XC fork that's supple over small bumps and very composed as far as its damping goes.

 

What is the intended purpose of the bike you're building?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I heard they're as stiff as an overcooked noodle. Reviews are terrible. Besides looks, I know of no reason to get this fork.

Fore / aft stiffness is fine. Lateral stiffness, less so. Torsional stiffness: shocking.  

[varkie2]

Its a fork. It works like any other fork does.

It is not an Enduro or trail fork. Its an XC fork. When used within the riding limits of the discipline it performs very very well.

Is it as stiff as Fox34?

no its not. But then neither is a Fox 32 SC or a RS SID WC.

ITs just a very expensive (when purchased new) XC fork that's supple over small bumps and very composed as far as its damping goes.

 

What is the intended purpose of the bike you're building?

Mainly XC riding/racing. Epic and the likes. Not a black route (jonkershoek black) rider at all. I am pretty cautious and controlled. Getting a lot of good reviews on the Fox 34 Stepcast.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Mainly XC riding/racing. Epic and the likes. Not a black route (jonkershoek black) rider at all. I am pretty cautious and controlled. Getting a lot of good reviews on the Fox 34 Stepcast.

For me it'd be the Reba, to be honest. I don't like the super duper lightweight forks, as they lose out in terms of stiffness, don't have any benefits ito damping circuits and controls compared to the "normal" forks, and there's only a small amount of weight difference. But, if it's the difference between going for a normal 32 and a 34 stepcast, then the 34 stepcast would win any day of the week. 

 

RS1 = blegh. Great small bump compliance, shaite everywhere else. Would rather get a Lefty Ocho if you're looking at the RS1. 

[DieselnDust]

For me it'd be the Reba, to be honest. I don't like the super duper lightweight forks, as they lose out in terms of stiffness, don't have any benefits ito damping circuits and controls compared to the "normal" forks, and there's only a small amount of weight difference. But, if it's the difference between going for a normal 32 and a 34 stepcast, then the 34 stepcast would win any day of the week. 

 

RS1 = blegh. Great small bump compliance, shaite everywhere else. Would rather get a Lefty Ocho if you're looking at the RS1. 

 

 

certainly If it were available aftermarket!

[Jacoo]

certainly If it were available aftermarket!

Also heard theyre not, but why is this? Would they sell you one if you stuffed up yours on your new cdale?

[Schnavel]

I heard they're as stiff as an overcooked noodle. Reviews are terrible. Besides looks, I know of no reason to get this fork.

 

Each to their own.

 

I have ridden a reba, sid and RS1 and the RS1 is much better *In my opinion*. I also know a lot of other people that share that opinion. I love my RS1, and won't be changing fork anytime soon...

[Christie]

+1 for a Fox34.

RS1 = expensive and heavy for what it does.

[Rigardt@Scott]

+2 for the Fox 34. Brilliant damping and small bump, light, stiff for it's weight. Go for the step cast if you are 100% convinced on 120mm of travel, otherwise the nornal 34.

 

I've had it on a Stumpy (150mm) - too much travel for that fork - it flexes.

 

Had it at 110mm, and 130mm on my XC bike - performs utterly brilliantly. If you are a heavier XC rider that does not worry too much about every gram on the bike then in my opinion there is no better option on the market.

[varkie2]

+2 for the Fox 34. Brilliant damping and small bump, light, stiff for it's weight. Go for the step cast if you are 100% convinced on 120mm of travel, otherwise the nornal 34.

 

I've had it on a Stumpy (150mm) - too much travel for that fork - it flexes.

 

Had it at 110mm, and 130mm on my XC bike - performs utterly brilliantly. If you are a heavier XC rider that does not worry too much about every gram on the bike then in my opinion there is no better option on the market.

Got myself the Fox 34 Factory 120mm stepcast Boost, Now just need to build a boost wheel for it and then were good to go. Thanx for the advice all