[konastab01]

Right I wanna sway away from the usual.
I own airs at present and they where ok until they have broke.
So Im on the look out.
I am looking to hear from people who have used these products already.

Bos they are expensive but everyone seem to be creaming over them.
I have a heard some good/bad

Tech In apart from they look frigin awesome and "everyone" on the japanese race circuit use them.
I don't know anything more,I have never heard from another person who has first hand used them

Kowa,yes there is a thread on hear but I have not had a chance to go through it.

I could go for 40s or get a coil put in my air or get bos internals except this one is out the window because they have stopped making these kits.

Thanks Guys

 

[RideRMB]

If you have $3500 to spend on a fork then by all means....

 

[Whoops]

Buy some Boxxers, and give the difference to charity.

You'll be just as fast, won't look like such a wanker, and the good karma will ensure podium positions at every race you enter.

 

[dhkid]

except that the boxxers would probably fail with the QC that they have now.

i tried a kowa dual crown fork breifly, i cant say too much about it as it was only an extreme car park test. it was smooth and had good amounts of LSC.

i would go with the bos cart in the 40. i think you can still get the cart from tftuned.

thats all i have to say.

 

[chriscarleton]

just pay the most money possible and you'll be all set.

 

[pelo]

Buy some Boxxers, and give the difference to charity.

You'll be just as fast, won't look like such a wanker, and the good karma will ensure podium positions at every race you enter.

Yup. I´m all with this guy. Get the Boxxers.

 

[yuroshek]

screw boxxers they are over priced pogo sticks.

if you dont get bos, get the next best thing. a 40.

 

[konastab01]

Cant get any Bos cartidges from Tf,That was they told me.
Bos as said they are a lot of cash but I have heard no real review of them...
Apart from they are pretty heavy 8lbs and there is a lot of stiction

 

[dhkid]

Apart from they are pretty heavy 8lbs and there is a lot of stiction

thats what i have heard too, (about the weight) hopefully its just a rumor.

i doubt that a company like bos would mess things up and make a fork that is sticky. either it needs some breaking in, or who ever you heard that from doesn't understand what lsc is.

you could always just get a 09 04, i know, not really something special, but its a good fork.

 

[konastab01]

I heard it from one of my wc mates...Couldn't really tell me much more as he hasn't paid any more attention too them.
I suppose they will be awesome but its a big gamble..
I like the idea of the tech Ins but as everyone seems to know about the same as me I think Im out on them.
The way things are going I might just get my airs teamed

 

[big-ted]

i doubt that a company like bos would mess things up and make a fork that is sticky.

Hate to tell you, but that's exactly what they did with the production versions of Nico's old fork, back in the days of the old Sunn Radical+. I've said it before on here, but I used to be able to compress the fork a full inch and a half into it's travel, and the stiction was enough to prevent the fork from rebounding, on a 6" travel fork!

I've never even seen any of the new stuff though, so I'm not counting them out just yet, though it would surprise me if they lived up to even some of the hype around here.

 

[Jm_]

Buy some Boxxers, and give the difference to charity.

You'll be just as fast, won't look like such a wanker, and the good karma will ensure podium positions at every race you enter.

Or even just one boxxer.


BTW, the Kowa stuff was fairly simple pumping-rod technology, like the old boxxers before motion control. This is the current line (I have some schematics on my computer), so I don't know if the 09s will be different. It's probably not a good idea to buy something "different" just to be different unless you really are sure that it is what you want, and for that you have to know what is inside if it and exactly how it works, and since most people don't know one of those or both, it makes little sense.

 

[The Breaker Man]

I just went through this, and decided to save my money and just get a Boxxer Team. Even the Fox 40 is a great deal more money, maybe its worth it, maybe not. The fact is Boxxers are inexpensive, easy to get parts for, good warranty, can be changed to air if inclined.... Flex, well, I am upgrading from a Dorado, so the Boxxer feels pretty darn good to me.
I really wanted to go Kowa, but didn't want to be up poo creek for parts.
At least with the Boxxer I can sleep at night knowing my wife won't murder me for spending 1400 bucks on a fork that I will probably sell in a year or two anyways!

 

[OGRipper]

Jeez, can't you tell this guy just wants to spend a lot of cake so he can be different?

Dude, get an Avalance and a Foes (so you have a spare), get them both Pushed, and don't forget the aftermarket crowns.

 

[yuroshek]

you should buy an 09 fox 40 and let me try it out for you. ill let you know if its worth it or not.

pm me for my shipping address ill gladly give it to you.

 

[karpi]

Tech In apart from they look frigin awesome and "everyone" on the japanese race circuit use them.
I don't know anything more,I have never heard from another person who has first hand used them

whats tech in? If you have the cash, and want to be different, there are so many options apart from RS, Fox, Marzocchi and Manipu.

Kowa
Bos
Avalanche
Risse
Foes
White Bros
and the more lower brands.

Being different doesn't mean its better or worse, just different. If you have the cash to go exclusive and maintain what ever fork you buy, go for it. If you want something problem free, go with something you'll know will work

 

[konastab01]

www.tech-in.com

check it

 

[fuzzynutz]

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[konastab01]

It says there that they are 3.1kgs.
That would be 6.8lbs thats basically lighter than a fox and the same as the air boxxers

 

[dhkid]

^^ umm, same weight as a fox 40, and heavier then a boxxer world cup.

Hate to tell you, but that's exactly what they did with the production versions of Nico's old fork, back in the days of the old Sunn Radical+. I've said it before on here, but I used to be able to compress the fork a full inch and a half into it's travel, and the stiction was enough to prevent the fork from rebounding, on a 6" travel fork!

I've never even seen any of the new stuff though, so I'm not counting them out just yet, though it would surprise me if they lived up to even some of the hype around here.

ouch!! i have ridden a dhx with their kit and no doubt they know their stuff. it would be a real pity if they have problems like that.

 

[Patan-DH]

wanna be different ? won't you get one of these RISSE BIGFOOT 12 inch travel inverted forks, they go for like 2gs on ebay.
this is really going to make you look different in a bike park http://cgi.ebay.com/Risse-Bigfoot-Downhill-Freeride-DH-MTB-Fork-12-Inch_W0QQitemZ130250966299QQihZ003QQcategoryZ36135QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[konastab01]

wanna be different ? won't you get one of these RISSE BIGFOOT 12 inch travel inverted forks, they go for like 2gs on ebay.
this is really going to make you look different in a bike park http://cgi.ebay.com/Risse-Bigfoot-Downhill-Freeride-DH-MTB-Fork-12-Inch_W0QQitemZ130250966299QQihZ003QQcategoryZ36135QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thats just being stupidlthumbsdown:

 

[Kanye West]

Anyone have a BOS 888 cart they want to sell me? Or anyone know where to get them?

 

[S.K.C.]

Go-Ride had the 888 BOS carts last time I checked, but that WAS a while ago (more than a year) but they might still have a few left.

Lol - Yuroshek!

 

[konastab01]

Anyone have a BOS 888 cart they want to sell me? Or anyone know where to get them?

You will be struggling Bos said they arent making anymore.
TF have none left...

 

[BmxConvert]

It says there that they are 3.1kgs.
That would be 6.8lbs thats basically lighter than a fox and the same as the air boxxers

The WB Groove Race is 180mm travel just like the Tech-In but lighter than all three and it feels great!
If I were in the market for a new dual crown I would easily trade out my boxxer WC for the White Bros.
I have a couple guys riding White Bro's stuff and they do develop stiction over time, however the small bump compliance remains active as does the big hit soaking. Most of the stiction is only felt in the parking lot and at really low speed compression. The forks are really easy to rebuild and MRP is a great bunch to work with.

-Kevin

 

[John P.]

Like so many others, I have extensive experience on all 3 of these forks. Here's my review:

Bos: Comes in Rootbeer
Kowa: Looks Flexy
Tech In: Matches my cute color-coordinated Sam Hill replica riding outfit and hand-painted helmet

Because of these factors, I generally lean towards the Tech In for hucks, but I keep the Kowa and Bos on hand for swapping over to my fixed-gear coffee shop cruiser.

Best of luck in your decision,

JP

 

[konastab01]

I'm confused I dunno where the hucks came from...
Some dude posts risse and the thread dies.
OMG...........
The forks will be used for race use,I think at present it Bos or Tech In...
No interest in the kowas now.

 

[dropmachine]

Why not interest in the Kowa?

Got a link to the tech-in? It sounds (name) like a product out of a chinese lunatic asylum's arts and crafts division.

 

[konastab01]

www.tech-in.com
First one on the list seem like there top one

 

[William42]

Like so many others, I have extensive experience on all 3 of these forks. Here's my review:

Bos: Comes in Rootbeer
Kowa: Looks Flexy
Tech In: Matches my cute color-coordinated Sam Hill replica riding outfit and hand-painted helmet

Because of these factors, I generally lean towards the Tech In for hucks, but I keep the Kowa and Bos on hand for swapping over to my fixed-gear coffee shop cruiser.

Best of luck in your decision,

JP

Most Valuable Post

 

[dropmachine]

www.tech-in.com
First one on the list seem like there top one

Seems like thier top one? But you don't know for sure?

Why are you buying a fork from them at all? I've heard nothing, and haven't foujnd anything from searching. Do you just like obscure, random parts? Do they have any sort of support at all wehre you are?

I know Kowa at least is setting stuff up in the US, and can probably deal with all of NA. Can the other two help you out if you hae a problem?

What a strange topic.

 

[Transcend]

Seems like thier top one? But you don't know for sure?

Why are you buying a fork from them at all? I've heard nothing, and haven't foujnd anything from searching. Do you just like obscure, random parts? Do they have any sort of support at all wehre you are?

I know Kowa at least is setting stuff up in the US, and can probably deal with all of NA. Can the other two help you out if you hae a problem?

What a strange topic.

They are good forks, I have tried one. They have about 0 support in North America and they cost an absolute fortune.

Gene Hamilton (Betterride.net) used to be sponsored by them when a friend of mine was dealing with them in Colorado.

 

[konastab01]

Thanks transend....
Drop,I am just looking at the other options out there.As there is a few.
Tech In may not have the best site but there stuff does look like quality.

Again the same with bos

 

[humprabbit]

Ok ive saw this thread start and have followed it for it duration.
I thought id give you a little knowledge about your quest for these forks.

1. Tech-in, Have fun trying to get any communication from them, it took me 6 months to get an answer.
the forks do not carry a safety cert for the UK so they are reluctant to sell them outside of Japan, I do have a contact for them who is the only english speaker involved. Price wise they will work out more expensive than the Bos fork.

2. Kowa, Easiest way to get these forks would be to talk to Parr and get a set from MSC as they hold the european rights for them although there is now a french importer ( X1 Racing suspension) so perhaps they have given that up. Maybe Email Ferran directly at MSC as he is a good bloke.

3. If i was looking to spend the kind of money you are talking about then id be all over the Bos, nothing will match it for its quality.

 

[Kanye West]

All that said, anyone selling an Avy front fork or more specifically just a damper should contact me immediately....

 

[jamesdc]

All that said, anyone selling an Avy front fork or more specifically just a damper should contact me immediately....

Are you kidding me gordon, you just bought a new fork a few months ago. When are you going to figure out no matter how perfect your supension works it wont make you a better rider.

 

[Kanye West]

I didn't say it would make anyone better. I just want to fit a damper with actual shim stacks and a base valve into it to match the rear.

 

[yuroshek]

hmmm i love how my post got deleted.

 

[no skid marks]

What? Censored? For what? Hopefully it was for a slang name for Japaneese(that I did not condone,hence my ""), and not because I didn't bang the Boss drum without any proof to do so.