Fox Forx prices
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Yup , they is pricey
Hmmm. The best huh? I run a Fox fork. So even though I prefer how the Fox works. I can't honestly say they are the best. What I prefer may differ greatly from what someone else may prefer. Some folks would say that they prefer a Reba or a Marz AM1 or whatever. And their reasons for that preference may be perfectly valid. To each his/her own I say.Gex said:
As for value. Fox knows they offer a premium product and charge accordingly. They could increase production to match demand as far their forks are concerned.
I have 40's and 05 Bombers, the 40's are more beefy (in my opinion) but other than that they are pretty much matched, next i need to get are boxxers.
Ebay has some good prices on last years forks from pretty good sellers....
No fox is definately the best out there. i have not ridden a DH fork that can compare with the 40, a xc fork that can compare with the terralogic float, or a freeride fork that can compare with the 36. fox definately has it in the way of forks, except in the extreme freeride area, where the 888 are a little beefier than the 40 (thicker tubing, lowers) other than that, they are worth every pennyjdcamb said:
I ride a Float 80 RL on my XC bike, and TALAS XTT on my TALAS Switchblade. I've ridden several forks including Rockshox, and Manitou. I like Fox and I've just about stopped looking at anything else. The TALAS XTT is so much less flexy than a Manitou minute, and much more adjustable. Don't get me wrong, the Manitou minute is still a good fork, and mine went on my wife's Racer X-100.
I havecrazybiker300 said:
I have.crazybiker300 said:
I have not.crazybiker300 said:
But a simple cost to to performance comparison would justify any other brand. And that is my opine.
Manhattanprjkt can probably answer more questions obout the differences in the Fox line, and if he cant I will get in touch with our FOX rep, who is also the local Kona Rep, and a friend of mine (although I hardly get to see him since he moved up to the mountains) he would be able to give specifics...
I am riding a RS Reba right now (cause of the 29'er) but ALL of FOX's products are top notch. you could not go wrong with either of them. and on a blur lt that would be one bad ass rig!!!
I am riding a RS Reba right now (cause of the 29'er) but ALL of FOX's products are top notch. you could not go wrong with either of them. and on a blur lt that would be one bad ass rig!!!
I just picked up an F100RLT for 200 bones...I don't know what this hubub is about 
Honestly, the RS Reba is a cheap Fox (and lighter to boot). In the year-ish time period I owned mine, it performed just as admirably as the Float I had before it, and the F100RLT afterwards. I just hated the color.
Honestly, the RS Reba is a cheap Fox (and lighter to boot). In the year-ish time period I owned mine, it performed just as admirably as the Float I had before it, and the F100RLT afterwards. I just hated the color.
I have ridden a few Fox Forx and they are nice. But for me, my 888 was only $450 off ebay used in near perfect shape. I would say the fox might be nicer, but far from a $1000 nicer.
I like Zokes for what you get based on price to performance. But I'm also a cheap bastard that would rather spend a grand on chicks and booze.
I like Zokes for what you get based on price to performance. But I'm also a cheap bastard that would rather spend a grand on chicks and booze.
blue said:I just picked up an F100RLT for 200 bones...I don't know what this hubub is about
Honestly, the RS Reba is a cheap Fox (and lighter to boot). In the year-ish time period I owned mine, it performed just as admirably as the Float I had before it, and the F100RLT afterwards. I just hated the color.
??? Where? My wife would love to one on her Racer-x.
Bikes that come with Fox forks are not really any more expensive than bike with other forks. Fox must give OEM's competitive pricing then screw the aftermarket folks.
My company loves to do that. It is almost our policy to laugh maniacally when someone orders replacement parts.
My company loves to do that. It is almost our policy to laugh maniacally when someone orders replacement parts.
But you are an expert rider with industry hookups. Surely you can get a deal on those.sanjuro said:
It's a good fit, hook that up if you can.Reactor said:
I would not be running Fox Forx on 2 of my bikes if I had to pay retail for them.
I would have to say no, esp if brunge and I can hook you up with a Talas RLC would an 05' be ok if we have it around? Fox is def worth the money...Do you need travel adjustment? If you dont the Floats are killer as well...I personally never use the travel adjustment on my 36...sanjuro said:
Some dude...didn't know the value of what he was selling?Reactor said:
$300 for a platform damper on a 5" fork..........much less a suspension component that recieves no drivetrain forces.........c'mon...you know the answer.sanjuro said:
That crap is for the leotard crowd who thinks they're being inefficient if they see their suspension move.
That's true. No other fork dents as easily, cracks at the arch as readily or blows seals (arr arr) as early in its lifespan.crazybiker300 said:
You are correct.
I believe my TPC+ Sherman is every bit as good as a 36. I don't think a 36 was available when I was building up my bike??? Fox makes a solid product, no doubt. However in my case, I ruled them out strictly because they were too expensive. Basically almost twice what I paid for the Sherman. The Marz. products were also a lot cheaper, and solid.crazybiker300 said:
Sanjuro,
I just got back from the Bike shop...
first, Santa Cruz double shipped an order and we got 2 blur LT's. Dave the owner is talking about sending it back, but I told him to wait until I talked to you. reatail is around $1700, but he said he would give it to you for a great price...
also the Talas RLC retails somewhere around 570-590...
check your pm
I just got back from the Bike shop...
first, Santa Cruz double shipped an order and we got 2 blur LT's. Dave the owner is talking about sending it back, but I told him to wait until I talked to you. reatail is around $1700, but he said he would give it to you for a great price...
also the Talas RLC retails somewhere around 570-590...
check your pm
My Maverick is as good or better as Fox...
..but just as spendy..
..but just as spendy..
Uh,N8 said:My Maverick is as good or better as Fox...
..but just as spendy..
1. Maverick had dramatic seal problems in the last few years.
2. Maverick is now made in Taiwan.
3. Maverick uses non-standard parts like a 24mm hub and their own propriatary stem in 20 mm increments.
4. Fox does not make a 29 inch fork (a good thing...)
More-so when you consider the proprietary hub. I'd like to try one out though.N8 said:..but just as spendy..
I've had no seal leaks on my 2005 SC32.sanjuro said:
No problems with Tiawan nor propriatary parts. There are several hubs that will work.
Chris King
I9
Maverick
#4... no, not yet.
sanjuro said:
you go girl!
Man that 1600 retail price for the 40 
makes the deal I got on my 888 Works look that much sweeter....'specially with the 'Zoch reliability I've experienced with every one of my forks....
makes the deal I got on my 888 Works look that much sweeter....'specially with the 'Zoch reliability I've experienced with every one of my forks....
yeah, those are really inexpensive hub options. for the bargain shopper, really.N8 said:
narlus said:
If you have a top of the line fork, you don't want to bargain shop the hubs I would think.
Once you start, you can't st-st-st-stop......narlus said:
uh, maybe it's just me but i've had ZERO problems w/ ANY front hubs i've owned. rear hub, sure i can see where some more $$$ can lead to a better, more reliable product. but front? no way. i've owned:
chris king
hope (both bulb and their top xc one)
formula (branded-GT)
real
wtb
suntour xc pro
shimano xt
shimano lx
ringle abbah
chris king
hope (both bulb and their top xc one)
formula (branded-GT)
real
wtb
suntour xc pro
shimano xt
shimano lx
ringle abbah
Good deal.narlus said: