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[Closed] Air vs Coil weight - rock shox pike 454

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Hey,

just wondering if there's much gain in using an air pike over the coil in terms of weight?

I like my coil pikes, but might change them for air pikes if there's a noticeable difference? If it just comes down to a small amount I won't bother.

Thoughts ?

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Posted : 20/01/2014 4:25 pm
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btw, knees ain't perfect so looking at loosing a little weight on the bike if pos... otherwise I wouldn't be bothered ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 4:28 pm
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If you happy with coil stay with them. ๐Ÿ™‚
you'll not get a air fork that feels like your coil without spending a fair bit of money.


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 4:28 pm
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Im happy with the feel of them, would replace them with the same fork, but air. If they save a good amount of weight. Otherwise I won't waste my time ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 4:34 pm
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[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pike-454-dual-air-u-turn-and-454-coil-u-turn-weight ]http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pike-454-dual-air-u-turn-and-454-coil-u-turn-weight[/url] a quick search ๐Ÿ˜›
about 1/2lb by the sound of it, that is 220grams. i.e **** all


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 4:36 pm
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IRC they are about 300 grams lighter.

Coil Pike are pretty heavy, but a very nice fork, Air pikes are still pretty plush (the dual air helps) but not as smooth as coils


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 4:36 pm
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LoL ninja edit there Rich!!
*cough 500 cough*


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 4:38 pm
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300 grams.... not really worth it then eh...


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 4:56 pm
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226grms - ish ๐Ÿ˜†

nar not really.


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 5:00 pm
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LoL ninja edit there Rich!!
*cough 500 cough*

Was a typo... honest ๐Ÿ˜ณ


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 5:02 pm
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pre ride poo should sort that then ๐Ÿ˜‰ Keep em plush ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 20/01/2014 5:03 pm