New trail/endurpo forks
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Being able to put the same wheel back on another bike that isn't boost is potentially valuable.
Also, fuck boost.
Re-lacing a wheel is a lot of work and may require new spokes.
Lizard.
Well, they require one of a) spacing the rotor over b) a special brake adapter that moves the caliper over or c) dishing the wheel (a or b AND c for a rear wheel). So it sucks no matter how you go about it.
Again, fuck boost.
Leaning toward the Lyrik RC2. An unscientific search of all threads I can find show the least amount of claims of small bump sensitivity/fork stickiness issues. Would love to be able to ride a Ribbon Coil b2b against the Lyrik but that's easier said than done.
I'd be pretty surprised if the Lyric was better in the small bump department (that's the single reason I bought the Ribbon coil)... but the Lyric will def be more adjustable.
I just wanted a fork that works with minimal fucking with it. Which I found.
There's options to go coil on the Lyrik if I want to go there (probably will). Hopefully I'll get a test ride on a Ribbon coil at some point. If it proves better I'll switch. I don't exactly make sound long term financial decisions when it comes to bikes.I'd be pretty surprised if the Lyric was better in the small bump department (that's the single reason I bought the Ribbon coil)... but the Lyric will def be more adjustable.
I just wanted a fork that works with minimal fucking with it. Which I found.
Word. I have 5 rear shocks right now for 2 bikes...and 7 different 780/31.8 bars of varying rise.Do any of us?
Isn't that what this place is?Seek professional help.
Good point. "Professional" is probably debatable, though.Isn't that what this place is?
I'd say many of us are so good at justifying crazy and illogical bike-related purchases, if there existed a job requiring those skills, we'd be paid good money for our services. I think that's "pro" enough.
“help”
Only if he wants advice on which new shocks to add to the pile.Isn't that what this place is?
My wallet is glad that Fox (or really anyone) hasn't produced an aftermarket coilover for my Altitude.
Rear shocks owned since 2014
- Fox DHX MX Tune
- Fox Van R
- Ohlins TTX
- DHX2 x 2
- Float X2 x 2
- Fox DPS
- Fox CTD w/PUSH internals & Corsett
- Cane Creek DB Air IL
- RS Monarch x 2
- 11-6
- Cane Creek DB Coil IL
Cane Creek does, I have one.
How is it?
CC has been kinda off of my radar...
I'll let you know soon, just got the Altitude warranty process finished finally. I've had the shock waiting.
None. Too hard to hide those from my wife.Next game - how many frames do you have in a box somewhere?
I ran a CC DB Inline coil on my old '10 Reign and it was BUTTAH.
No, I leave him at home while I ride.
But onto the reviews:
2016 Lyrik RC2 solo air 160mm/ 27.5 boost
I ran the Lyrik for almost a season. I bought it used and initially built up my '17 Transition Patrol Carbon with it. I installed an MRP Ramp Control cartridge after owning it for a couple months, and ran it 3 clicks in from full open. I didn't have a lot of current forks to compare it to - 2nd gen Pikes and the previous gen Lyrik.
Pros: Overall, I liked it. It was plush, and had no issues with tracking.
Cons: It came with some stanchion creaking that I nearly fully cured with wicking loctite. It dove a bit, and I don't know if I ever got full travel. The death knell was bushing slop that appeared suddenly last month. I'd rather try different forks than spend $340 for a new set of lowers.
2017 MRP Ribbon 160mm/ 27.5 boost
Pros: Lightest of the 3 forks.
Cons: Bought used, still waiting for tools to service it before trying it out. It came with a weird wall in the compression, where it moves easily for a couple inches and then there's an audible thunk when the compression gets really firm. No changes to air pressure or any of the knobs makes any difference.
2018 Fox 36 Float Elite Fit 4 160mm/ 27.5 boost
Came on my wife's DB Release 5c as a 150mm, which I swapped out for a 34 to drop some ell bees.
Pros: Just a couple of rides in, but so far I don't think about it on high speed descents, which is a big compliment. It doesn't seem as plush, but also doesn't dive as much as the Lyrik which is an improvement on low speed and technical downs, and I'm not getting forearm pump (even after overdoing it at the climbing gym a day before the first ride). It's a couple ounces lighter than the Lyrik. It also doesn't need a brake adaptor to run a 7" rotor. At some point I may upgrade to the RC2 damper to see what I'm missing.
Cons: My Patrol was down for a couple weeks prior during the fork swap, as I was planning on installing the Ribbon, but decided to pick up the 160mm air shaft and try the 36 and I had to wait for that to ship. Good thing, because it took MRP 2 weeks to ship my order of seals and tools, and they say another 6-10 days til I see them. So in the meantime I've been riding my 27.5+ Yelli, which may be contributing to the sensation of my Patrol seeming so tall in comparison. I think it's a combination of the 1/2" taller A-C over the Lyrik (even though I was hoping to negate that by leaving out a similar sized headset spacer) and the fact that it rides higher in its travel. I struggled (more than usual) with some of the technical climbs at Dakota Ridge/ Matthew Winters yesterday, although when I kept the front end in check, it seemed like the back end hooked up better than with the Lyrik. It may take a couple more rides to adapt.
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super spam alert but I have a basically new Marzocchi Z1 27.5 7" steerer here I would let go for a deal $500...pm me if interested.
Not your fave?
No I absolutely loved it to be honest...I just have a brand new 36 sitting here which has another knob or 2 on it so it makes no sense for me to keep the z1.
Nice, let us know how it goes. I have a Lyrik RC2 showing up next week.This showed up in the mail today.
It feels light. Only weird thing I notice, fiddling with the knobs, the high speed compression has numbers on the knob, but the thing is super stuff to turn and can't feel the detents. But that's a minor thing if it goes boing boing in the proper manner.
Pretty high quality sticker in the box, too. That's always important.