I currently have a 07 888 WC on my bike that I have about 2 weeks on. I really like the fork, however I was thinking about trying the Boxxer wc. I don't have any time on a boxxer since my 02. The 888 is a great fork, but it seems the boxxer is very successful. I ride about 50/50 DH/Freeride and weight about 170lbs. I would love the chance to loose a pound from my bike and maintain the quality of my fork. Does the boxxer wc perform as well as the 888? The 888 is definatly a confidence inspiring fork and it is bomb proof and not maintance intensive. Anyone have time on both forks? Money isn't an issue because I can get a boxxer at cost and sell the 888 for the same. Basically if I can keep the performance of the 888 and save the weight i'll switch.
07 Boxxer WC vs. 07 888 WC?
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i like my boxxer you should try it. the boxxer is not "bomb proof" like the 888 though.
sounds like the boxxer WC is the wy to go for you. ive had no complaints about the boxxer but the WC requires seals more frequently then other forks ive ridden
Stick with the 888
Much better fork and it will take the abuse better / longer than the boxxer.
It's worth the 1 pound trade off.
Much better fork and it will take the abuse better / longer than the boxxer.
It's worth the 1 pound trade off.
maybe try the 888 Air instead?
Wait for next years Marzocchis. They're gonna have everything you desire and more.
If durability is your issue, stick with your 888.
If you are lighter (under 180) get a fox 40. They are light and seem to work well for lighter riders. Heavier riders seem to have issues with bottom out control. They are very tuneable and all the adjustments are external.
If you are lighter (under 180) get a fox 40. They are light and seem to work well for lighter riders. Heavier riders seem to have issues with bottom out control. They are very tuneable and all the adjustments are external.
888WC, mine has been trustworthy and relaible everytime so far. I had boxxers and they are great race forks but the 888WC is a better fork for relaibility and strength. I wont be going back anytime soon, 888WC all the way.
I heard they are gonna change things... do you have any specifics?
None I can share sorry.
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/yshinots/GALLERY/gallery.html
shows 2008 products, and don't forget about the 55 series (think fox 36).
i'd keep the 888 wc, since you still do a bit of freeriding over the boxxer. Plus, the look of nickel plated stanchions.....forget about it! You got good stuff, don't even worry about it 
Right just looks like new paint on everything
There's an air world cup at what appears to be like 6.4 lbs. Also, the lowers' casting is diff. The crowns looked slimmed down too.
World cup 888s Air sprung 38mm nickle coated stanchioned 888s with post mount brake mount and light.
55s look cool.
55s look cool.
A little bit more than cool when you read the figures... 36mm stanchions and 125-165mm adjustable travel in a 2.1kg package to me reads "too good to be true".
Wonder what the catch is.... all mountain use only, wafer thin lowers and stanchions?