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Intersting Waldo, thanks for the info - I had heard that the standard ones can run 650B, but I'm having trouble finding this info on the net again and as I want to run chunky tyres on wiiide rims upfront I'm a bit cautious about it! (might have to start a thread 😆 )
The settings in the manual aren't too far off although the do feel odd in the car park bounce test, but they work really well once you're riding off road.
Mine seem pretty plush to me, certainly for an air fork although they don't deal with really small 'chatter' like the coil 36's did.
There's a fair bit of clearance between the crown and my Hans Dampf's although I'm not sure if it will take a 650b wheel with a chunky tyre.
The Pike's are really popular although personally I've always find that Rock Shox feel a bit odd.
Agree. Always prefered Fox to modern RS. Not tried the Pike yet though.
Having been totally blown away by the performance of my [b]Bod[/b] Devilles
Do you get Aunt Flo and Farmer Barleymow to service them?
Bos ain't soft....
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There is a grouptest in this months German magazine 'Bike' featuring the new Bos AM 140 fork v Pike and Fox. I'll report back when I've read it.
thegnarlycenturion - I also noticed that reccomendations were made without anyone asking what my riding style is, i've taken a lot of the comments with a huge pinch of salt (this is singletrackworld after all;))
My usual riding is mainly natural, steep, off-piste trails Guisborough/Hamsterley are my locals. I also ride Ae/Inners/Hamsterley downhill tracks quite frequently. I did have a DH bike but couldn't really justify having multiple bikes, to be honest I think the Nomad works better anyway.
The main reason I have avoided air in the past is I can't be arsed fiddling with pressures all the time, which has been my previous air experience. Tech has moved on a bit now hence looking to switch to air.
It looks like the Pike is going to be the way forward if I do swap.
A couple of small points regarding the Pike
Not available with 20mm axle
Have they been out long enough for anyone to comment on reliability?
Dave
Not heard of any issues so far, few of our customers have had them a few months now and given them a proper pasteing locally in horrid conditions with no issues.
20mm axle isn't really an issue as the standard has been around for a while, bit of a pain if you front hub is non convertible though.
tasteslikeburning - MemberI'm a bit disappointed with my Bos Deville's. After all the hype I found I preferred the Fox Float 32's they replaced. Maybe they hold up more on steep stuff and dive less under breaking but they don't have much plushness.
Make sure you follow the BOS instructions to equalize the air chambers otherwise the fork will feel over-damped.