[sunny]

Hi Guys,

Bad news: My old Turner RFX was stolen.

Good news: Insurance is covering a replacement bike, and I'm getting a 5.Spot.

Question: Should I go with the stock Fox 32 Float 150 or request a RockShox Revolution something?
What is the best choice in terms of least maintenance required and overall rider satisfaction? I've been out of the bike shop for a few years and no longer have such an informed opinion of my own.

Thank you for any input.

Best,
Sunny

 

[jonKranked]

can't give 100% total applicable advice... but i have an '08ish revelation dual air (that i swapped pike lowers onto so i could run a 20mm axle). but overall i'm very pleased with it, and i don't treat it gently. i service it once a year at least, twice if i'm putting a lot of saddle time on it.

sucks your bike got jacked, but thank goodness for insurance!

 

[StiHacka]

Are you sure about the Fox 32 stock forks? Turner site says they build them with Fox 34 Floats. I would take a look at RS Lyrik and X-Fusion Slant. http://www.xfusionshox.com/product/forks/slant/2013-slant-rl2-dla

 

[Nick]

Hi Sunny,

1st: thieves suck. Sorry about your bike.

I finally retired my '02 RFX and switched to a 5.Spot last year. Super happy with mine in every way.
I have a Fox Talas 36 on mine. Fox performance/feel is excellent IMO, and dropping the lowers to clean and lube is a quick 1-2 beer process and it's the only regular maintenance you'll need to do. (assuming you'd check/service the damper oil once a yr. or so)