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1. prezet - Member

   Have been thinking about new forks (Fox 140 Talas), however funds are a bit tight so have been thinking to get a bit more 'umph out of my current Pikes by getting them TFT Tuned

   I mainly ride trails, 4x, dual, light downhill and a bit of xc - so would Push tuning be worth getting done too?

   Anyone who's had it done and has some experience care to share your thoughts?

   Posted 4 months ago #
2. Jeffus - Member

   Yes great upgrade makes them more controlled when going quick, seem to absorb the continuos rough stuff with out getting all bogged down, I had them on my Heckler with a PUSH'd DHX-5 springs both ends great feel.

   Posted 4 months ago #
3. sv - Member

   Not sure but can you change the rebound for a blackbox one?

   Posted 4 months ago #
4. Rusty Mac - Member

   May also be worth an email to Si at Loco Tuning if it is a service/upgrade that you are looking at. At worst it's a second oppinion, at best it is a better quote.

   Posted 4 months ago #
5. davecm - Member

   Yes great upgrade makes them more controlled when going quick, seem to absorb the continuos rough stuff with out getting all bogged down, I had them on my Heckler with a PUSH'd DHX-5 springs both ends great feel.

   
   This. I'm not going to re hash the blurb about them but adding the new piston head and shim stack makes a massive difference. Like Jeffus I found mine suffering when plowing through rock gardens as the simple damper couldn't handle the varying sized hits coming at them at speed.

   Plus you may find the TALAS a bit floppy compared to the ultra stiff chassis of the Pikes and a bit more stubborn over little bumps.

   As a cheaper option, worth looking into the Blackbox/Dual Flow damper if it's possible as this will achieve a similar effect.

   Posted 4 months ago #

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