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[Closed] Charger 2.1 upgrade - RCT3 or RC2?

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Looking to upgrade my Yari damper from Motion Control to a Charger 2.1.

Is the RC2 worth the extra £60 over the RCT3?

Bearing in mind my Yari is just the standard RC version - LSC & Rebound.

Thanks


 
Posted : 26/11/2019 5:18 pm
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My only comment is that I've upgraded 2 sets of forks now from RCT3 to RC2, so I guess for me its a yes.


 
Posted : 26/11/2019 6:13 pm
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Yes it's worth it IMO.


 
Posted : 26/11/2019 7:14 pm
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When working this out myself I read the rct3 has 3 set positions for compression, the rc2 has 5 (I think) that are around the open position so if you don’t ride with a locked fork that would be a reason to choose the rc2, but in addition there is the high speed settings to play with too.

i went rc2 as I never locked my fork but did want to play around with the two compression settings. I’m pleased with my purchase but miffed there’s a premium.


 
Posted : 26/11/2019 7:38 pm
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Thanks all.
Think the RC2 is the way to go then 👍


 
Posted : 27/11/2019 9:31 am
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Out of interest, has anyone tried the Push HC97 instead of RC2?


 
Posted : 27/11/2019 12:25 pm
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I looked at the HC97 but as I don't have a Charger 2/2.1 damper fitted I stopped looking at it.


 
Posted : 27/11/2019 1:42 pm
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RCT3 gives you “open”, “trail” and “almost locked out” low speed compression presets, plus a fine LSC adjust on open mode. RC2 doesn’t have those three presets but gives you 5 clicks of high speed compression adjustment. I prefer RC2!


 
Posted : 27/11/2019 2:05 pm
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Thanks all - Charger 2.1 RC2 ordered from Bike-Discount in the black Friday sale for £196 - bargain.


 
Posted : 29/11/2019 10:51 am