Fox RP23/2 - Climbing

[SwissVan]

Yeah the single pivot design and RP23 work pretty well together and the only complaint that I would make if I had to complain...would be that there is some "bob" when pedaling on smooth surfaces, hardly noticeably even if you are a finely tuned racing machine...

 

I compare it to my other bike (Specialized S Works with Fox Brain rear shock) and the Specz is just like a hard tail on smooth surfaces.

[rouxtjie]

Yeah the single pivot design and RP23 work pretty well together and the only complaint that I would make if I had to complain...would be that there is some "bob" when pedaling on smooth surfaces, hardly noticeably even if you are a finely tuned racing machine...

 

I compare it to my other bike (Specialized S Works with Fox Brain rear shock) and the Specz is just like a hard tail on smooth surfaces.

I think that is why some okes want the rs monarc, it gives more of a solid lockout(like an off and completely lockout settings), I prefer the rp23 because it feels more plush but that is just me.

 

If you go http://www.morewoodbikes.com/bikes/xc-marathon/zula/ and wait for the second pic, blue and black frame alone, you will notice its a rs

[SwissVan]

I think that is why some okes want the rs monarc, it gives more of a solid lockout(like an off and completely lockout settings), I prefer the rp23 because it feels more plush but that is just me.

 

If you go http://www.morewoodbikes.com/bikes/xc-marathon/zula/ and wait for the second pic, blue and black frame alone, you will notice its a rs

 

Yes thanks saw that.

 

There's only place for one Monarch on mine and thats me

[Warrior]

Hmmmmmm... my Zula definetly has a Bob function even in Pro pedal, I've seen it when riding uphill on smooth roads.

 

I'm running the previous model (2008/9) RP23 on my Zula. Definitely have much less bob on climbs and when standing up than 2 of my friends with the new RP23 Boostvalve shock (2009/10) on Propedal. Have heard of some guys who actually modify and bypass the boostavlve to make the shock firmer.

[DMD 1]

Ok, so now it makes for Morewoods: me, Dirt-rider, Rouxtjie, DMD 1, SwissVan and counting.....

If truth be told I mostly ride with the propedal active. Only go to fully open when it is lumpy and bumpy. On the Hillcrest upper single track it is always open.

 

When I switched from the full lock out PR2 to the Propedal RP23 it took me some time to get used to it and now I would not go back. I find the RP23 more forgiving as there is always some suspension avaliable for those unexpected moments.

 

One of my mates had a RP23 and switched to a full lock out as he prefers a harder ride. Its the same guy who sold Rouxtjie his trusty new steed.

[rouxtjie]

If truth be told I mostly ride with the propedal active. Only go to fully open when it is lumpy and bumpy. On the Hillcrest upper single track it is always open.

 

When I switched from the full lock out PR2 to the Propedal RP23 it took me some time to get used to it and now I would not go back. I find the RP23 more forgiving as there is always some suspension avaliable for those unexpected moments.

 

One of my mates had a RP23 and switched to a full lock out as he prefers a harder ride. Its the same guy who sold Rouxtjie his trusty new steed.

There seems to be the full lockout camp(RP2, Monarc 3.3) vs the active suspension(RP23) camp, personal preference it seems.

 

Hijack-on

 

PS. You can tell Gogga it's loving it new home Think he got a new custom paint job zula yes? Would love to see pics of that

 

Hijack-off

[TitusTi]

Depends on the suspension design, a decent design would allow it to be fullly active all the time, if you have to rely on the pro pedal settings then that smacks of a not so good design.

[Mackie]

Do you Morewood okes need some alone time? Open cos I dont want to get over a koppie and forget the damn thing on stiff, I am a heavy bugger I need all the travel I can get going downhill.

[SwissVan]

Do you Morewood okes need some alone time? Open cos I dont want to get over a koppie and forget the damn thing on stiff, I am a heavy bugger I need all the travel I can get going downhill.

 

Your never alone when on a Morewood...and you will only forget it once or twice...then evolution will take over.

 

Pro pedal on the RP23 does not lock out, I spend most of the time riding in Pro pedal and never have to worry about forgetting to unlock.

[flymango]

BUMP.

[DawieO]

Zula + RP23 fpr me also. Climb with it OPEN except when the surface is really smooth.

[Vinnydabutcher]

I have the RP2 on my Zula and I only close it on drags - to eliminate bobing.

 

Still working on a better pedalstroke.

 

Steep or technical climbs I leave it open for traction.