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Fox Stepcast 34, Hissing noise


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Just changed over to a Fox Stepcast 34 after 14000 km on my Pike non boost.

Love the Fox, light and great to have a full lockout again.

 

I do notice a hissing or breathing sound when riding very tough terrain and the fork is working hard, is this normal? its not an offensive noise, but is easily noticed

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Only if its uncomfortable. 

 

My Formula made that sound when I get near half way closed on the LSC, nothing wrong with it, but for my weight It happened to be a bit harsh, so I used less. Maybe you're a heavy guy and need more LSC to keep the fork from diving? Most folk use only a couple of clicks, unless you ride mostly smooth trails. go ride some long bumpy single track, repeat it a couple of times on different settings. 

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Could be rebound, are you A heavy rider?

 

Ie if your running a high pressure and therefor more rebound damping it could just be the rebound circuit making the sound

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im 90KG

i dont mind the noise, as long as this does not indicate a problem

94% sure it's rebound, I recon you're good

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94% sure it's rebound, I recon you're good

ok thats great news so you recon , increase the speed a bit

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Meezo, this kid can multitask on forum chats :whistling:

Where's the pike? #askingforafriend

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Where's the pike? #askingforafriend

downstairs in the cellar waiting for my son to grow so I can get him a 29er frame

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downstairs in the cellar waiting for my son to grow so I can get him a 29er frame

Ah ok!

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My Fox 32 with a Fit4 does the same. 3 years later and I've learned to relish the noise. It means I'm making it earn it's keep.

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  • 3 weeks later...

It's normal. Forks make noises, it's the damping circuit doing its job.

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