Rock Shox Pike vs Fox Vanilla.
02-09-05, 02:21 AM
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Rock Shox Pike vs Fox Vanilla.
Which would you pick for a 4-5" all mountain type fork? Seems they can both be had for about $400, and they're both getting good reviews. The fox seems to have a better history behind it than rock shox reputation, but the Pike is all new, so.... I dunno, what do you think?
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both look like great forks. I don't think you could go wrong with either.
I would pick the fox since I seem to have a bias towards their products. When I was getting into riding I constantly heard "Fox is the best" so now I'm biased towards them.
I would pick the fox since I seem to have a bias towards their products. When I was getting into riding I constantly heard "Fox is the best" so now I'm biased towards them.
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You're right, Fox have a better reputation as the Pike is new this year but i've heard great things about they Pike and that they're better than Fox Forx. So i dont really have an answer for you.
Cummon All mountain riders, whats the answer?
Cummon All mountain riders, whats the answer?
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I would go with the Rock Shox Pike, ive tested one out and thought it was very plush, stiff and tracks very well, although it is a new fork, and the Fox has its excellent reputation, Rock Shox seems to be churning out some amazing products this year, i would definately give them a go!
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the Pike. I like rockshox products very much, I am always satisfied for what i pay. I have good luck with sram support also.
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Originally Posted by Cornish_Rdr_UK
I would go with the Rock Shox Pike, ive tested one out and thought it was very plush, stiff and tracks very well, although it is a new fork, and the Fox has its excellent reputation, Rock Shox seems to be churning out some amazing products this year, i would definately give them a go!
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Either, or neither!
I like Marzocchi products better! My vote would be for a Z1!
I like Marzocchi products better! My vote would be for a Z1!
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Originally Posted by notfred
Which would you pick for a 4-5" all mountain type fork? Seems they can both be had for about $400, and they're both getting good reviews. The fox seems to have a better history behind it than rock shox reputation, but the Pike is all new, so.... I dunno, what do you think?
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All other things being equal (although they never are!), I'd opt for a Fox, over a RS fork. I've owned several of both brands, and I prefer the Fox stuff. Generally speaking, the steering is more precise, and the quality seems better with the Fox stuff. However, I've not ridden the new Pike, so take my comments with that in mind.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Deffinetly FOX I have a bike crazy uncle, he really knows his stuff, he says Rock shox is ok though. Isn't FOX made in the US? I think RS is made somewhere in China....
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I have changed my mind, I'd go for a Pike. But if you go for a Fox, its still gunna be an awesome fork.
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Originally Posted by Singularity
id get the fox just for bragging rights! that and my mongoose (shudders) came with RS... and it came from walmart (eww)
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I find that hard to believe too. Even the Pilots are too good for wal-mart bikes. I reckon he's thinking RST too Raiyn.
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Originally Posted by anthonaut
I find that hard to believe too. Even the Pilots are too good for wal-mart bikes. I reckon he's thinking RST too Raiyn.
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no, my bike came with a rock shox jett, a 1999 fork, a really awful fork with like 1 inch of travel. i may have been out of the loop since 2001, but i know my stuff. it was standard on al mongoose D60's ( the orange aluminum ones)
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Originally Posted by Singularity
no, my bike came with a rock shox jett, a 1999 fork, a really awful fork with like 1 inch of travel. i may have been out of the loop since 2001, but i know my stuff. it was standard on al mongoose D60's ( the orange aluminum ones)
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okay, maybe you're french! but when someone says "like" its an estimation. i dont know the exacts because i dont like the fork! so im not gonna waste time on it! it bottomed out when i was 5'5 and weighed 190! it flexed like richard simmons! its crap! especially on a "mountain" bike! ( yes, i know you're from florida so don't correct the french thing) chill the hell out! the only people who act hard are the ones who lack confidence! have you met zapata espinosa ( i hoped i spelled that right) the dudes cool, calm and wont jump on your back over something he doesnt know all the facts about! ( he does a hell of a lot of promo, thats how i met him. at a sobe freebie stand in... park city, i think. i only talked to him for like a minute so dont think im dropping names, he wouldnt know me from adam!) and im sure he knows a hell of a lot more than you! sheesh!
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Originally Posted by Singularity
the only people who act hard are the ones who lack confidence!
Originally Posted by Singularity
have you met zapata espinosa
Originally Posted by Singularity
( i hoped i spelled that right) the dudes cool, calm and wont jump on your back over something he doesnt know all the facts about!
Originally Posted by Singularity
so dont think im dropping names, he wouldnt know me from adam!) and im sure he knows a hell of a lot more than you! sheesh!
I've met Ernie Banks. Does that make me an expert on the Chicago Cubs?
I've met Jason Mews (Jay of Jay and Silent Bob). Does that get me a free pass on the set of a Kevin Smith movie? Hell No.
You've been making conflicting statements since you've got here (You want a "slalom type bike" but you don't want a "quick turner".)
You try to talk the talk but I doubt you walk the walk. If you want real help I'll be more than happy to help, but you've GOT to stop fronting.
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Anyways, Id go for the Pike. I hear fox is good, but something about them makes me feel as though theyre those "precise" but sensitive fork which could die if you abuse them a bit. I'm not saying this is factual, correct me if I'm wrong. But I do hear quite a bit about fox seals blowing. Pikes been good from what Ive heard, so far.
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*sigh* What a sad fate for a thread that started so well...
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i said i dont need a quick turner, its not a priority of course i'd prefer one. i have never acted hard. i just dont give a ****, that means i act lazy. i have never bragged only asked AND responded to questions. jason mews is an ass. you act like a sex deprived 40 year old magic card player. CHILL. THE HELL. OUT. you have a stroke if some one says an old cheap fork has an inch less travel than it does! who cares! i didnt say i was an expert because i met a "legend" i said i know MY stuff. i also fix my stuff. a lot a people here do. its a bike its not that hard! the jett C is an elastomer fork, how do you modify an elastomer fork? rubber bands? back off all of us we dont "front" we just like talking about the cool stuff in cycling. if you know stuff share it, if you dont or if you disagree. fine! just respect us when you do.