2011 Fox Lineup
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i was just about to post this. looks like Kashima coating will be stock
180mm 36
180mm 36
7" travel 36 wohooooo!
Not digging the protrusion below the axle, looks like its hunting for rocks!!!
Not digging the protrusion below the axle, looks like its hunting for rocks!!!
a 7" Vanilla version would be nice too
they show the Float, but the description says:
they show the Float, but the description says:
...i dont see a travel adjustment in that pic
I have been thinking of what fork to upgrade to for weeks now, I guess I will wait till the 180 is out now.
Really like the compression adjustment knobs on the top of the fork now, I hate having to take off the cap to adjust the compression on my old 36.. anybody else notice the funky/fat steerer tube on the new talas 36? what's the deal w/that?
Since it is a Float, I think they are saying the internal travel reducer spacers can be added till it is as short as 100mm travel.
the 40 seems to have that too, w/ no post mount
is that how the Float's travel is reduced?
The fork is hanging on a display......anybody else notice the funky/fat steerer tube on the new talas 36? what's the deal w/that?
Nope, it is a dial to adjust the length of the steer tubeThe fork is hanging on a display...
You no longer have to cut these down to size. Hooray for more dials to turn 
So what is "lockout force"? The 36 TALAS 160 is no longer RC2. Arrgg, I will try not to jump to conclusions but why not just keep the damping simple and standard. hi/lo compression adjustment is fine for the trail too. No need for some other pedally/lock out/position sensitive crap. Dammit! I just jumped to conclusions. I just can't help myself on the internet.
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or a new 2lb headlock system
I am a bit surprised that Fox kept 36mm uppers for 180mm fork. The stiffness maybe OK, but it looks sooo skinny
I've been told, than Kashima coating with new, green oil, reduces friction with/by 47%
Protrusion below the axle seems to be longer than on F40.
I've been told, than Kashima coating with new, green oil, reduces friction with/by 47%
Protrusion below the axle seems to be longer than on F40.
On the 32 and 36 float that is what you do to shorten them.
gotcha. didnt know that
Dude its 20mm more then a standard 36, which has never been lacking in stiffness. I think we'll be ok.I am a bit surprised that Fox kept 36mm uppers for 180mm fork. The stiffness maybe OK, but it looks sooo skinny
I've been told, than Kashima coating with new, green oil, reduces friction with/by 47%
Protrusion below the axle seems to be longer than on F40.
I am betting that the lower dropouts mean nice long bushings too, so the fork won't knock and rattle, and be nice and stiff.
Either way, Fox is on a hell of a roll.
That "spy" photo from a while back showed a Talas version, even with a pic of the adjuster. So hopefully it really does exit!
Yup, just shortened mine a few weeks ago. It's a pretty easy process as long as you can get a hold of a crush washer for the bottom bolt.
Now:
your stantions cost more WHEN they wear out
your long travel single crown flexes too much
you don't have 2 stage rebound
but hey they finally figured out that no one adjusts the rebound on the fly.
your stantions cost more WHEN they wear out
your long travel single crown flexes too much
you don't have 2 stage rebound
but hey they finally figured out that no one adjusts the rebound on the fly.
Yeah, remember the 203mm travel SC travis with 34mm chassis?
Anyway, as long as the parts have been updated for the higher travel, there should be no worry.
Anyway, as long as the parts have been updated for the higher travel, there should be no worry.
I am so in love with Fox.
and why would you need the body to be smoother on a shock?The RC4 shock will come also with a kashima coated shock body & stroke
So it wont hurt as much when you take it in the ass for the coin you have to shell out.and why would you need the body to be smoother on a shock?
The new fox stuff looks awesome.
Ummm yes please. 2010 fox 36 float RC2 Fit for sale. Less that 2 dozen rides. Tapered.
The 180 Looks a little funky
more info and vids at PB..and Transcend seems to make a video appearance too
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-36-180-2011.html
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-36-180-2011.html
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