Fox Float RP23 the best replacement
 

I'd like to upgrade my 2004 Fox Float R to something more advanced. My biggest complaint on my Stumpjumper has always been the lack of a lockout. The RP23 seems like a great replacement. Are there other shocks I should be considering?

Thanks!

RS Monarch RT3 from Push is another alternative to look at. They even have them in the Stumpy spec.

Since you have an FSR, you have no need for lockout. Take advantage of your active suspension and make the most of it, rather than fighting it.

+1. Never use my lockout on my XC bike (which is a single-pivot, no less). It's still pretty darn efficient. Why turn an expensive full-suspension bike into a hardtail? I also replaced the fork on my hardtail with one that doesn't have lockout, and don't miss it a bit.

Hmmm . . . Well I do notice a lot of unwanted squish in the tail when I'm riding up a steep hill and would rather not waste the energy. To me the real benefit of the soft tail is stability on descent. I don't really care so much about absorbing bumps when I'm climbing.

Which pedals a bit different from a horst-link bike.

Sounds like an RP23 would work well for what you are looking for OP. The Monarchs from Push are also a great option.

Get it Pushed.

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Monarch rt3 ... dunno the cost of getting your 2004 float fixed but the new platform pedaling is a lot better. Push can do a lot more with the monarch rt3 in terms of shims and valving than they probably can with your old float. Fox also offers servicing, but i recon for an extra $150 on top of the repair you can get a new shock.

What he said.

What is it that Push is able to do that the OE companies can't already do? Are their modifications really worth the expense?

Yes. I've had a Fox fork and a Fox shock Pushed and it is worth the money, IMHO.

They can custom tune your shock to your weight, style, and bike. OE shocks are tuned to perform acceptably across a much broader range (because they have to be). I got the shock on my 04 enduro pushed and it rode significantly better as a result.

Worth the expense? It was for me. Anyway its cheaper than a brand new shock which of course still won't be optimized for you.

Interesting. I may give the Push Monarch RT3 a whirl. Thanks for the recommendations!

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