Mountain Biking - ooooohhhh, I want one of these! Fox 36

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a2psyklnut
07-15-04, 11:32 PM
Anyone see this link over at ridemonkey?: http://www.dirtworks.com.au/site/index.php?option=news&task=viewarticle&sid=95

I want one of these for sure!

Raiyn
07-15-04, 11:49 PM
Just the thing for us chunky monkeys eh?
DesertRider
07-15-04, 11:52 PM
And I want a Kona Stinky Dee-Lux :D

Those do look like some kick-ass forks though..

cryptid01
07-16-04, 08:32 AM
a2,

Sounds like the ticket for the SX. :thumbsup:

Any idea about the internals? Air/oil, I presume?

After riding dual crowns for all these years, I'm afraid that my size (230 lb) and style (mostly out of control) would be too much for single crowns.
PeterG1185
07-16-04, 08:43 AM
that thing is sweet. Too bad my riding style would lend me more towards a road bike instead of a freeride bike when i get my next ride
PeterG1185
07-16-04, 08:44 AM
a2,

Sounds like the ticket for the SX. :thumbsup:

Any idea about the internals? Air/oil, I presume?

After riding dual crowns for all these years, I'm afraid that my size (230 lb) and style (mostly out of control) would be too much for single crowns.

I think you'd be suprised with the newer forks. You should give the Shermans, Zokes, or wait for that fox
cryptid01
07-16-04, 09:04 AM
I think you'd be suprised with the newer forks. You should give the Shermans, Zokes, or wait for that fox

I don't doubt the newer single crowns are much better than, say, my old Mag 21 SL ti's ;) , but I don't see how *any* single crown fork could attain the torsional stiffness of my '01 Jr. T's, even with a 20mm axle (which is not an option for me at this time, anyhow).
Maelstrom
07-16-04, 09:28 AM
They are air. I believe based on Talas (thats the extent of my knowledge)

Gast,I am a hefty rider and run a 02jrT standard QR, dj2 qr20 (steel stanchions and steerer) and an 02 z1. The stiffest fork is easily the dj2 :)

Now compared than to the newer dc's...yeah the dc's are stiffer and some almost the same weight. Personally for me it is confidence. I look down at a sc fork and ride xc. I look down a dc fork I go fast :D Its all mental for me.
BlackDiamond
07-16-04, 03:32 PM
They are air. I believe based on Talas (thats the extent of my knowledge)

Gast,I am a hefty rider and run a 02jrT standard QR, dj2 qr20 (steel stanchions and steerer) and an 02 z1. The stiffest fork is easily the dj2 :)

Now compared than to the newer dc's...yeah the dc's are stiffer and some almost the same weight. Personally for me it is confidence. I look down at a sc fork and ride xc. I look down a dc fork I go fast :D Its all mental for me.

Maelstrom just think how much faster you'd be with: http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2004/equip/BigHit8TravelUpgradeKit_d.jpg under you ass too. http://www.cripplefight.com/smileys/mumble.gif
Maelstrom
07-16-04, 04:08 PM
Even the little pic :D...

I am looking used. If I come accross one that is my next purchase for the bighit. Until then I will have to be happy with my kickass bike :D