OK, so I'm contemplating a new fork for my trail bike (Mojo HD). I'm replacing a 2009 36 Talas RC2, which I find I can't quite set up to my liking: not enough mid-stroke support, have to set it up too stiff and have to sacrifice early stroke compliance and grip. It really bothers me in dips and berms where the fork collapses under me and is completely unbalanced with the Pushed Monarch I have in the rear.
So I've narrowed it down to a Lyrik RC2DH Dual Position Air or a 2014 36 Talas RC2. I like the reports I've read of the new Talas (especially the one on Vital which claims categorically that the dive is gone). I've also read great things about the Lyrik RC2DH. But I'm wondering if Rock Shox won't be introducing a newer Lyrik with their new Charger damper soon. The big online retailers don't seem to have any 2013 Lyriks left, which indicates to me that maybe Rock Shox is getting ready to release their 2014 line of Lyriks. Which also leads me to wonder if the 2014 Lyrik will have the new bladder damper system of the new Pike. Anyone have an inside line?
Also, any opinions on the bladder damper from Rock Shox (the Charger damper) would be appreciated. If its better, maybe I'm better off with a 2013 RC2DH if I can find one.
Yes, I've thought of the Vengeance, but (call me what you like) the weight difference is problematic for me. If the Fox and the Lyrik are almost a pound lighter, and perform as well, I'd rather stick with one of those two.... I've also thought of an aftermarket kit such as Fast Suspension or Avalanche, but my main concern is with the chassis of my current fork. It's five years old. I'm not sure how much life is left in it. And the fork still works ok now, especially for a lighter or less aggressive rider. If I can get a few hundred bucks for it to help offset the cost of a new fork I'd rather go that route.
(and yes I know this is the DH forum, but it gets the most views, and has more knowledge about suspension)
So I've narrowed it down to a Lyrik RC2DH Dual Position Air or a 2014 36 Talas RC2. I like the reports I've read of the new Talas (especially the one on Vital which claims categorically that the dive is gone). I've also read great things about the Lyrik RC2DH. But I'm wondering if Rock Shox won't be introducing a newer Lyrik with their new Charger damper soon. The big online retailers don't seem to have any 2013 Lyriks left, which indicates to me that maybe Rock Shox is getting ready to release their 2014 line of Lyriks. Which also leads me to wonder if the 2014 Lyrik will have the new bladder damper system of the new Pike. Anyone have an inside line?
Also, any opinions on the bladder damper from Rock Shox (the Charger damper) would be appreciated. If its better, maybe I'm better off with a 2013 RC2DH if I can find one.
Yes, I've thought of the Vengeance, but (call me what you like) the weight difference is problematic for me. If the Fox and the Lyrik are almost a pound lighter, and perform as well, I'd rather stick with one of those two.... I've also thought of an aftermarket kit such as Fast Suspension or Avalanche, but my main concern is with the chassis of my current fork. It's five years old. I'm not sure how much life is left in it. And the fork still works ok now, especially for a lighter or less aggressive rider. If I can get a few hundred bucks for it to help offset the cost of a new fork I'd rather go that route.
(and yes I know this is the DH forum, but it gets the most views, and has more knowledge about suspension)
