Been a few years since I've spent much time on the mountains but plan to resurrect my RFX this year. Heard good things about both these forks so I assume I can't go wrong with either. Past experience with Fox 36 forks was that they were great for climbing and big hits but not the best at DH.
Mini DH Fox Van 180 vs Lyrik DH Coil 170
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With the new Fox FIT RC2 inverted damper and the coil spring the Van 180 is basically a slightly smaller 40, and perfect for a mini DH bike.
If your past experience relates to dmaping performance it may have been with a poorly setup fork because what you describe would not apply the the RC2 damper (with it's adjustments).
Good luck no matter which fork you choose.
JT
If your past experience relates to dmaping performance it may have been with a poorly setup fork because what you describe would not apply the the RC2 damper (with it's adjustments).
Good luck no matter which fork you choose.
JT
You really can't go wrong with either fork. That said, I personally like the Lyrik for the ease of servicing it. I also think my lyrik is much more sensitive to small bumps than my Fox was, giving it an overall better feel.
i've always preferred the feel of fox, and since its what i've used for years servicing can be done with my eyes closed (semi, i sneak peaks) so the 180van gets my vote
I can't imagine anything being more sensitive to the small stuff than a Van 180. Maybe a little weight gain over the Lyric, but the 180 is a killer fork. Damping is very adjustable/functional too.
Works better than any DH fork I have had in the past 6 years.
Works better than any DH fork I have had in the past 6 years.
fox 180 van.....Ive been beating on mine or a few months and raced ita few times as well and its a more than capable fork......
You can ride very hard on the 180mm 36 Van. The new stuff is very impressive.
Is the verdict out on the Float 180? Call me a weight weenie but that thing is so damn light it would definitely count.