Simple question. What is the RIGHT fork to match my 100mm rear shock on an 09 SX? This bike will live on the 4X track. I'm 175 lb, former bmx racer, and will be sticking with amatuer. Whatcha got!
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I would say either of the following:
Fox Float 32 RLC w/ 15mm QR axel shortened to 100mm travel
Fox Float 36 RLC w/ 20mm Axel shortened to 100mm
Rockshox Pike Dual Air shortened to 100mm travel
Fox Float 32 RLC w/ 15mm QR axel shortened to 100mm travel
Fox Float 36 RLC w/ 20mm Axel shortened to 100mm
Rockshox Pike Dual Air shortened to 100mm travel
I'd say pike 454 U-turn down to 100mm.
I run my pike at 100 on the 4X and love it.
I run my pike at 100 on the 4X and love it.
if it were my bike I would run a fox float or talus 15mm or a revelation 20mm. both are light weight stiff air forks in the 80-100mm settings would be ideal
I'm surprised at the lack of a Reba recommendation. I've heard Reba from a couple people in person. I'm glad I posted up! Why do you guys like the Fox and Revalation better? BTW, I'm not rooting for either...I really am open minded here. Thanks for the advice so far!
.....btw, I just dropped the bomb on a set of Traversee wheels. So I'm obviously concerned about the final weight on this rig. I'll throw weight somewhere if...say...it adds a stiffness that lets me get the power down. But other wise, I'm going to leeaann toward light. If you then think,"why did he start with such a heavy frame?" The answer is, it had to be a Specialized due to team connections.
edit...I just looked up the Fox 32 and saw it's well under 4lbs. So i'm back on board w that option.
edit...I just looked up the Fox 32 and saw it's well under 4lbs. So i'm back on board w that option.
2009 RS Revelation 426 Dual Air w/ Maxle Lite :]
http://www.ridemonkey.com/classifieds/cat-12/ad-6288/
I'd say it would match up the SX pretty damn well lowered down to 100 or so.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/classifieds/cat-12/ad-6288/
I'd say it would match up the SX pretty damn well lowered down to 100 or so.
I'm a sram fan for sure and I am going to be putting either a argyle 409 (air) or a pike air u-turn on mine once I get it. I am going to be using this for slopestyle, so for 4x you can certainly go with something lighter. I would recommend either a revelation dual air 20mm (I have this fork on my hardtail, lowered to 80mm and feels dialed) or something like the reba would be a good choice. I guess the main question is do you want to run a 20mm thru axle front wheel/fork or a QR? QR will certainly be lighter but not as stiff. It seems like plenty of people run a QR setup for 4x, so I'd prolly go that route if your just using it for 4x.
On a side note, sorry to derail, but do you know the actual frame/shock weight of the new sx? Or even the old one?
Thanks and good luck!
Andrew-
On a side note, sorry to derail, but do you know the actual frame/shock weight of the new sx? Or even the old one?
Thanks and good luck!
Andrew-
My 2005 weighed in at 7lbs 6oz.
Hey Steve....its Andrew
im throwin in another vote for the uturn pike
im throwin in another vote for the uturn pike
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Looks like for 2009 they're making the reba w/ a TA option.
http://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/trail/reba/#tab1
Marz 4x anyone?
I think that's what my mechanic buddy was talking about. I dont really hear too much past the 3rd or 4th word. There's better stuff to day dream about while a techie blathers on.
Well....not YOU techies of course.
So, does this put the Reba back on the map? I'd like to be able to let him order what he thinks I should if the Ridemonkey peanut gallery doesn't overrule him.
Bikeit13- the 09 is comming in near 8lb w shock.
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Would appear so, go rockshox!
On some other kids post, he said 10.88 with frame/shock/seatpost.
I have a Pike Dual air lowered to 90mm on my slalom bike. It's pretty light and rides awesome. The new revelation would be really good. It's stupid light.
Just to cap the thread....my build is done. It sits at 28.1 lbs right now. But it's awaiting the new LG1 soon. Then she will be 27.7 lbs. More importantly, it rides well. I had a BIG problem during the first week I owned it. My pedals would hit the ground constantly. Come to find out, my shock had almost half the air needed. Now I'm having fun. Cant wait to race it.
09 SX
09 Reba Team (20 maxle, 100mm)
Fox RP23 (custom tuned 100mm)
XT cranks/bb
Traversee Wheels
Dura Ace 11-21 cassette
SDG fly seat w micro post
Sunline V1 bars/Sunline grips
Small block rubber run ust
Formula K24 brakes
Welgo mag pedals w Ti spindle
Point One Limited 50mm stem
X9 SS der, and X9 shifter
E13 34t front ring
KMC x9-Sl chain
09 SX
09 Reba Team (20 maxle, 100mm)
Fox RP23 (custom tuned 100mm)
XT cranks/bb
Traversee Wheels
Dura Ace 11-21 cassette
SDG fly seat w micro post
Sunline V1 bars/Sunline grips
Small block rubber run ust
Formula K24 brakes
Welgo mag pedals w Ti spindle
Point One Limited 50mm stem
X9 SS der, and X9 shifter
E13 34t front ring
KMC x9-Sl chain