Thinking of buying these as they should fit my frame.
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/frame-forks/forks-shocks/fox-suspension-forks/fox-32-talas-150-fit-rlc-15-2012.html?dm_i=I11,17SFI,3K25KS,441Z0,1

Or send my air u-turn pikes to Si for a full damper upgrade.
RCT3+dual flow gubbins…
The pikes are mint BTW

Personally I’d go for the performance and stiffness of the upgraded pike over the weight saving that the fox will give.

that is an absolute bargain if they fit…buy them!

They will fit but as steve said the pikes will end up superb.
The pike upgrade+full service works out about the same.
Decisions..Decisions…AAArrrrr

The Fox forks are amazing value for money…

…but I hate to say this, I’d go for uber-upgraded Pikes.

I agree, go for the upgrade

Cracking deal on the fox forks though!!!

My arm is being severely twisted here… 😉
I do love the pikes though.They just feel bomb proof.With magic performed on them it will stop them packing down and keep up with some of the best 140,s out there..

Pikes or Revs, fox are shite and you can see the 150mm 32’s visibly flexing if you ride up or down a stair set.

All ready got RTL-Ti black box revs and they are great.So hoping that the pikes should ? be just as good if not better..
I,m sold anyway and off they go to loco. 😀 Plus thinking about it i just can,t be doing with the pampering the fox need.
It was just at that price it got me thinking.

We are all seeing the 1.5 steerer bit, right?

The Pike chassis is excellent, but with improved damping it’s hard to think of a better 140mm fork. I’ve heard far too many stories about Fox stanchion wear for my liking.

Yep 1 1/2…My frame will take it..

A performance update in a few weeks would be appreciated! 😀
Just put dual flow rebound into my Pike, so will be interested to know how the RCT3 in it as well helps, compared to your Rev RLT Ti..
Enjoy!

Will Do minty…Should be a great fork after Si,s had his hands on it.
Whats the pike like with just the dual flow bud..

How much is the full Pike upgrade? I’ve been considering something to pep up my Pikes for a while.

I’d stick with the pikes as well. I’ve got 454 coils and haven’t had any trouble with packing down – is that just the air version?

DT78..The mo-co and standard rebound shaft can get a bit overwhelmed on repeated hits.Dual flow solves this and the RTC3 damper gives better damping. 😉

Depends on the frame and use. Float for light but squiggly, Pike for heavy but strong.

Hey northwind.Think i,ll got for full out give it as much as i dare type fork… 😉

Rob, can you indicate what service you’re exactly requesting from Loco – I’m pretty interested in getting the same done but can’t see this upgrade service on their website. Is it bespoke? What is the full cost? I’ve got 454 Air U Turns.
Thanks!

I would deffo keep the pikes. I honestly can’t think of a more suitable fork for my ht for my riding than a u-turn coil pike.

If it’s performance your after I’d keep the Pike.

If you wanna make your bike look the dogs bollocks, or are thinking of selling it soon get the Talas – it will boost the resale value quite a bit.

Merlin must be really struggling to sell 1.5″ forks………

Not planning on selling just now so not that bothered about resale value.
It,s performance i,m after and i think loco is the way to go on this one. 😉

mulacs.Email loco.He,ll sort you out my friend….

@ Rob
Can’t really comment yet as my local riding unfortunately doesn’t really justify the original Pike let alone the upgrade! For normal riding? No different. But then, that isn’t what I got it for.

Will be at the Dyfi winter warm up next week, again not on the Pikes, but on some Rev’s that I’ve done the same upgrade to. So that’ll be a good test!