I just finished a 2011 Transition Covert build. Nice geometry, and a nice ride in general. But the Fox RP23 boostvalve is a joke, I’m able to almost bottom the shock out by jumping it in the parking lot.

I have read different threads on mtbr and pinkbike, most people go coil or find a rp23 non boostvalve. The shock has been pumped to the correct amount psi.

Any wise words from the stw panel.

DHX coil
RC4
CCDB
RP23

Put more air in?

Assuming air pressure is correct and nothing wrong with the shock, try putting a Fox air spring volume tuning spacer in it; pressure should ramp up in the final part of the travel reducing the chances of bottoming out.

Aye, it’s nowt to do with the BV- either wrong air, wrong can, or wrong tune.

Try eating less pies 😆

Try an air can volume reducer of get the boost valve pressure increased (tf,mojo,loco only)

Having had similar issues with my 2011 bv xv rp23, I’m having pretty good results at the mo with the following setup:
Standard air can
Running slightly more sag – 35% ish
Running pro pedal on 2 permanently

Hi,
I’ve had the same problems with my 2012 rp23, bottoms out far too easily, sag is set up right and I’ve already paid tO have the BV tune increased from 175 to 225….still feels too spongy, I liked my 2010 RP23 but this one has never felt right….looking into a rock shox monarch rt3 or getting an older rp2…

I’m on the heavy side 95kg, but muscles mostly. And I hit tings hard, air and drops. I have a TR bottlerocket as well with a dhx coil and 36 vans for the DH stuff.

I’m riding the mega avalanche this year and want the shock situation sorted by then.

I also heard of people getting the boostvalve removed, but I would prefer something coil yet light. TI coil offcourse.

I’m having exactly the same issues with my 2011 covert! I think a trip to TFT to get it push’d is on the cards. Never had this issue with my old HV rp23. New one sounds like s**t too! Gonna speak to surf sales to see if they can help….

I’m able to almost bottom the shock out by jumping it in the parking lot.

The shock has been pumped to the correct amount psi.

These statements are not compatible.

Dave

Get it serviced!

What compression tune does it have?

It seems that many come with a Light tune. I sent my shock to get re-tuned at Mojo, they increased the BV to 220 (ish) and upped the compression tune to medium. I weigh a touch less than you and was told that I was on the border of needing a firm compression tune.

This made a huge difference to the way my bike rides.