Fox explains the grip2 damper fox grip2 has added new features and made adjustments to bring you consistent damping and increased durability, 4way adjustability, and a dramatic reduction in friction. Fox explains the grip2 damper fox grip2 has added new features and made adjustments to bring you consistent damping and increased durability, 4. I removed the float when to a manual adjust spring type shock. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing mtbr. The compression and rebound tune indicators on the air can show the middle level tuning for both compression and rebound.
Do not use a high pressure washer to clean your shock. But one thing they all have in common is the use of rear shocks. Fox rear shock service mtb suspension servicing and. Rear shock service measuring a rear shock eyelet hardware maintenance 20192020 float x2 rebuild 20192020 float x2 air spring tuning with volume spacers 2018 trek thru shaft shock rebuild 2018 float dpx2. The conversion has made a great improvement on both the trail and backcounty ridingfaceiconsmallhap. Get manuals for custom oe products complete pdf booklet 1. Check on the archives on the specialized site to find the specs for the bike which will tell you the shock length and stroke.
Fix your shock bushings before your bike gets wrecked, and try a new spring setup while youre at it. By doing so, you have chosen the finest suspension product in the world. Had 11 year old fox rp2 shock and fox rl32 forks serviced. Dec 18, 2009 a lot of thought has gone into fox s 2010 fork line up, and its showing through on the final product. Please refer to the shock manufacturers technical manual for specific adjustment information. Set up tips for those running burandt fox float 3 evol shocks.
Fox float ctd evolution rider weight air pressure shock sag 100lbs 45. Be sure that your fork is fastened securely with the quickrelease and the rear. Youll need a computer to run the set up manual, and i never did find a description of proper air pressure setup. Rear shocks like the rockshox super deluxe, rockshox super deluxe coil, fox float x2, fox dhx2, fox float dpx2 or push 11. Fox float rp2 rear shock problem soft run and hiss sound on first 510% of travel. The shock should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged.
Lubricate the oring on the air topcap with fox float fluid. Keep your fox float shocks working like new by servicing them with the fox float air seal kit. Smooth stroke controls are dead simple onoff quick and responsive pro pedal cons. We rely upon our mountain bike suspension and shocks every ride to smooth out the trails and absorb the impact of jumps and drops. Hi guys, i just got a new 2012 fox rp23 shock with boost valve and adaptive logic rebound tune m, velocity tune m, boost valve tune 200 and installed it on my spark. The motion of the shock in response to an impact damping. Can be used on l model bikes to lower the rear suspension 1. Jul 06, 20 further aiding in smallbump activity is foxs exclusive use of kashima coat. Clean the outside of your shock with soap and water and wipe dry with a soft dry rag. Rp2 had some serious issues but frank managed to bring it.
Before riding, take the time to read the fox racing shox. Further aiding in smallbump activity is foxs exclusive use of kashima coat. Fox float mxr airshox fox float mxr airshox rear suspension kit notes. Does propedal on fox rp2 rear shock wear out when on during downhill. Competitive cyclist shows how to set up the fox rp23 rear shock. Fox dps factory rear shock 2020peak racing performancewith a new and improved evol air sleeve, fox s 2020 dps factory rear shock offers increased responsiveness and sensitivity. Ive never had air shocks before but the front seems overly stiff and the rear sags quite a bit under its own weight. In the current crc sale i was able to pick up an oem fox float rp2 for. Jan 25, 2010 m8 rear float psi i weigh 240 and i ride a 2008 m8 snopro 153. Rear mega float also checked with skid off the ground, 175lbs warm, 160lbs 20c. I have done the burandt conversion in the rear shock and upgraded the fronts to float 2.
I wanted a shock with a significant amount of platform valving, to counteract pedal bob uphill. I could have it rebuilt again, but id rather put money into a better shock, though its going to be more expensive than i was hoping. M8 rear float psi i weigh 240 and i ride a 2008 m8 snopro 153. Competitive cyclist shows how to set up the fox rp23 rear.
Correct set up for your rp23 shock is essential to get the best ride out of your new frame. Went out two years ago, had it rebuilt, then the other day all of the damper oil bled out the knob. Fox triad, custom onthefly 3position switch 1 lock out 2 open 3 propedal pedal assisting damping, rebound adj. This video shows us how to service your fox float use the right oil volumes for your fox fork.
Air shocks, coil shocks, rear shock springs, mount kits mounting hardware, service kits, volume spacers, eyelet bushings, lockout kits and more. The 2011 apex ses allair suspension comes thanks to fox racing shox float ii shocks on the front suspension and, more importantly, the new fox float mega shock in the mono shock ii air skid. Fox float rl, mm travel, compression and rebound adj. Pour 5cc of fox float fluid on top of the air piston. Should bottom lightly occasionally or your not using all the travel. We initially spent some time on the bronson with a 7.
Technical tuesday servicing your fox float shock pinkbike. Bicycles stack exchange is a question and answer site for people who build and repair bicycles, people who train cycling, or commute on bicycles. Trails should be pretty good after the snow on the weekend. Rp2 had some serious issues but frank managed to bring it back from the dead to fight another day. Proven fox performance and technology for the accomplished athlete or beginner and everything in between. The 2012 factoryseries float rp23 is fox responding to. Fox float dpx2 remote factory 2019perfect trail suspensionmountain biking has been revolutionized by the advancements in rear shock technology. A lot of thought has gone into foxs 2010 fork line up, and its showing through on the final product.
The float mega not only rounds out the plush ride on the sled, it is the largest float shock fox makes and it may just be the largest shock found on. The rp23 is a highly tuneable unit with toplevel performance and a reputation for reliability. I could have it rebuilt again, but id rather put money into a better shock, though its. Use this procedure to measure the sag on your fox racing shox float and vanilla shocks. With the skinz front end the rear track shock and front track shock carry about the same amount of weight, if i remember right. Fox racing shox and your bike manufacturer have teamed up to deliver a float r shock that has the perfect propedal tune for your bicycles rear suspension design. To get sag at about 20% to 25% in need to run 150 psi rear an 70 psi front i ran these pressures today on a light ride with the wife and kids and. Fox recommend double your body weight in the rear and body weight in the front im 86kg which means rear 170 psi front 85 psi when i do this im not using nowhere near all the travel front or rear and sag is about 10%. Your float r is delivered to your bike manufacturer in one of three settings. Internal mechanism to control the speed of compression or. Worldwide cyclery also has rear shock service kits, rear shock volume spacers, rear shock mounting hardware and accessories like the rockshox megneg. I run 145psi in the rear float and 65psi in the fronts. Jun 07, 2011 fox float r rear shock 2010 model the above shock came off a giant anthem x3 2010 model.
The manual says to turn the red adjuster or use a small flat head screwdriver to turn the adjuster on the air sleeve body cap. Set up tips for those running burandt fox float 3 evol. Your bike is equipped with fox racing shox rear suspension. Just got my rear track shocks installed burandt float 3 evol r. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles.
Internal service should be performed by fox racing shox or an authorized service center. Fox dps factory rear shock 2020peak racing performancewith a new and improved evol air sleeve, foxs 2020 dps factory rear shock offers increased responsiveness and sensitivity. But even this robust little damper needs a bit of tlc every now and then. Fox float r rear shock 2010 model the above shock came off a giant anthem x3 2010 model. Unless weight is a huge issue for you, it probably is. Both the kx60 and the klx110 use the same front wheel so no issue there either. Great shock, but i wish fox could make them a little cheaper. Foxs supple factory float ctd boost valve rear shock. Competitive cyclist guide to fox rp23 shock set up youtube. Bbr has developed a new rear suspension kit for the 2010 klxs. A pedal platform system is part of the compression damping circuit in the rear shock on your maestro bike. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals trek. Yamaha apex rear pivot arm 2006 2007 2009 2010 rtx er attak ltx vector rage.
The updated valve design delivers improved compression and rebound flow, and the factory series. Jul 28, 2018 we rely upon our mountain bike suspension and shocks every ride to smooth out the trails and absorb the impact of jumps and drops. The kona kikapu is an older fauxbar single pivot design, which has a fair amount of pedal bob. F seriesfx f seriesfx f series f100rlt f100rl f100r f100x f80rlt f80rl f80r f80x travel 3. The system helps to control pedal induced bob on the suspension. The shock was paired with the new 2016 factory series float 34 fork, which features the updated fit4 damper and a similar but more refined external compression adjustment system.
Most of the main parts are bolted up already as shown in the photos. Foxs float shock is known for being both reliable and versatile, excelling on all sorts of bikes and terrain. For me i needed a 190mm x 45mm shock however the closest standard item was 190mm x 50mm. Nov 02, 2010 fox s float shock is known for being both reliable and versatile, excelling on all sorts of bikes and terrain.
Shock absorber rebuild manual models podium comp 03 podium pro 03 podium x 03 fox racing shox hangar way, watsonville, ca 95076 831. Basically we take it for granted, so here is how to do a basic. Fox racing shox 32mm forx owners manual pdf download. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating.
I dont see a red adjuster knob, but there is a screw that takes a flat head screw driver. Fox float 3 shock yamaha apex 2016 2017 rear track suspension 8km4748000. When a rear shock or suspension fork herein after referred to as shock is compressed completely and all the suspension travel has been used compression stroke. It comes with a bundle of seals and bushings to fit all types of float shocks, along with a pack of fluid for lubrication. Ive got a 2010 26 stumpy with the fox triad rear shock. Rear shocks add a substantial amount of control over the terrain youre riding on. At the factory level, float rear shocks get the slick and sexy gold coating inside and out. View and download fox racing shox 32mm forx owners manual online. The manual says to turn the red adjuster or use a small flat head screwdriver to turn the adjuster on the air sleeve. While bog standard hard anodizing is very durable, creating a ceramic layer on top of the base aluminum, that layer is porous and can actually be rough pretty rough.
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