Fox 34 Step-Cast 120mm fork

[pista]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-34-step-cast-fork-first-look.html

 

 

http://www.ninerbikes.com/RKT9RDO_5star_Orange_2400x800_2.jpg

 

 

 

[PhilipV]

Seeing as RS just launched a 120mm SID,this doesn't surprise me. I'd much rather ride a 120mm fork with 34mm stanchions than 32mm stanchions.

Weight penalty will be worth it.

The Scott spark already comes with a 34 @120mm travel, so this is a lighter evolution of that.

[stefmeister]

shoulve just not made the 32 SC cause it flex more than a warm fizzer 

 

now the 34 needs to step up but also needs to be light ( pun not intended )

 

 

wtf ...

You complaining?

 

This is the best thing for 120mm trail bikes, and the new breed of so-called xc bikes. 

Same weight, if not lighter, than the SID 120.

[Rigardt@Scott]

I would love to see this fork on a trail ready marathon bike. Especially for a heavier guy. I've never ridden a 32m stanchion without it feeling like a noodle, so I'd very happily put this on my bike to save a bit of weight without compromising stiffness.

 

At home on a Spark, Stage Mini Max, Blur, new Yeti XC bike?

 

I would imagine this fork is gonna do very well in the SA market with the growing need for trail capable marathon bikes.

[Odinson]

Better still...  

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/gear-news/niners-rkt-9-rdo-gets-some-fresh-colours-and-foxs-new-34-sc-fork-r7254

 

Looks like a bike from 2014. 

[stefmeister]

Looks like a bike from 2014. 

With geometry like that, Niner should never have been saved from bankruptcy.

[stefmeister]

When they launched this model in late 2016 it was the first to use long front-centre geometry. It also won lightweight XC bike of the year at Sea Otter at launch in the same month. The geometry is still current as many other brands are changing to the same design ethos.

 

The ride and patented suspension linkages work superbly in all sizes and remains one of the best handling bikes on the market. 

Except, I'm living in 2018. The future is now.

[Donovan Le Cok]

Noticeably the step is on the opposite side from the 32. The 32 has the step on the inside. Must be a different flex they are looking for.

[ALLMTB]

Noticeably the step is on the opposite side from the 32. The 32 has the step on the inside. Must be a different flex they are looking for.

Taken from Pinkbike:

 

"The main talking points include the all-new Step-Cast chassis that, much like the even lighter 32, sees less material used but, according to Fox, a gain in rigidity. While the 32 Step-Cast chassis is narrower than the standard 32, so much so that its Step-Cast lowers needed to be re-engineered to clear the front wheel's spokes and brake rotor, the 34 Step-Cast chassis is less out there."

[Odinson]

When they launched this model in late 2016 it was the first to use long front-centre geometry. It also won lightweight XC bike of the year at Sea Otter at launch in the same month. The geometry is still current as many other brands are changing to the same design ethos.

 

The ride and patented suspension linkages work superbly in all sizes and remains one of the best handling bikes on the market. 

 

Suuuure...

 

And the fact that you are a Niner dealer doesn't colour that opinion of yours at all. 

[Terence Hope]

Back to the fork, anyone have any info on release dates here in SA? When can we buy them?

[Dicky DQ]

Who needs 120mm in SA unless you are doing downhill?

[Rigardt@Scott]

Better still...

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/gear-news/niners-rkt-9-rdo-gets-some-fresh-colours-and-foxs-new-34-sc-fork-r7254

Is there a frame only option? And is it boost or normal spacing? Might be interested if there is a frame only option.

[Cogent Industries]

Back to the fork, anyone have any info on release dates here in SA? When can we buy them?

 

Official announcement probably next week but in the meantime shoot me a message if you are interested.