A few of us have gone for the Fox 34 Rythmn 130mm's from the German site.
They recommend a max of 2.35 for 29er tyres, but wondered if anyone has managed to get anything 'fattish' in there successfully? Like a 2.6??
I'm guessing these aren' the boost version ?
They only come in boost.
The lowers are less sculpted than the more expensive current 34s… propably less tyre clearance. I don't have both here to compare though.
I thought I'd seen both axle sizes on the fox site - must have been the higher models as you said .
Currently got a 2.4 chunky monkey 29er on with room to spare , was going to try some 2.5 or possibly 2.6 specialized (which come out slightly smaller according to reviews)
Been happy with the fork considering its one of the lower spec Fox .
Sorry, yeah Boost
Good to know, cheers dubbers.
has anyone not bought these :0(
i emailed a guy on ebay to ask the weight, 2kg all in thru axle and full length steerer, i dont currently have the balls to reply, "thanks mate bought on that german site for £184 delivered.."
5 or 6 pairs already on ebay for £300-325
Well this was a useful thread to find... I'm now approx £200 poorer, but happier for it!
Yes - everybody ordered now at least one of the GBP200 Fox forks from bike-components...it seems at least. I have two...
But how many of these forks do they have on stock??? Was convinced that they have "only a couple" - bit as an advertisement thing. But they keep on shipping these great low cost Fox forks...Think since November 2017!
Makes you wonder that if they can ship them across Europe for £185 after making profit on them, how much they actually cost Fox to manufacture!
@bonzdog:
haha. Good question as well!
I found some info on mtbr which seem to show clearance on a 3” Dirt wizard and even a 29” x 3” minion with minimal clearance.
http://forums.mtbr.com/26-27-5-29-plus-bikes/list-fox-forks-fit-29-a-1066732.html
Helpful link that cartwheels.
..and I do like a giggle at the yanks getting stroppy with each other 🙂
I've been using mine with 2.5 29er DHFs and they have fitted fine.
Can these be spaced down to 120mm? Be a big improvement over my solo air Reba's.
Wow that’s a bargain. These are great forks - I have the fit4 version and once I’d removed some spaces and gone about 15psi under what fox reccomend they’ve been great.
A 29*3 chupacabra on a 45mm internal width rim will fit in a 2018 34 29 boost fork. There’s around 3mm all around. It will also fit in a 34 27.5+ fork but with slightly more clearance 4-5mm. A 29*3 Minion will also fit in the 29er fork, with similar clearance at the arch to the Chupacabra, but around 5mm at the sides.
These bargain forks haven’t proven to be such a bargain. Had to buy a frame, wheels, groupset, cockpit, seatpost and saddle to attach them to! Any excuse!
If you can drop down to 120 then you need the air shaft assembly too:
Mine are on their way to J-Tech Suspension to have a 110mm EVOL air shaft fitted
Useful to know - not too expensive and a 34mm stanchion with 110 is going to be super stiff. Pretty easy to do yourself if you check the vid above.
Bonzodog
The Americans are indeed amusing in those threads , far too bother about being right even if they’re guessing!
How much do J tech charge for the change of airshaft?
Thanks re travel change advice.
whatyadoinsucka
has anyone not bought these :0(i emailed a guy on ebay to ask the weight, 2kg all in thru axle and full length steerer, i dont currently have the balls to reply, “thanks mate bought on that german site for £184 delivered..”
5 or 6 pairs already on ebay for £300-325
But you had the "balls" to waste my time asking questions you don't actually want the answer to?
@cartwheels, I'll let you know on Wednesday when they call me to pay them 😉
Got a call from Matt @ J-Tech this avvie.
They cant install the EVOL air shaft, but he reduced the air shaft down to 100mm (which is what I originally wanted) and changed the oil.
Obviously haven't got them back yet, but I'm pretty impressed with the service & communications.
£20 already paid in booking a slot & a further £16 paid today (delivered back to me - and the postage will be around a tenner less if you live mainland - I'm on an island).
Total price £36 + £185 for the forks. Chuffed. Lets hope they're not a bag of shite when I get them fitted 😉
EDIT: I'm seriously thinking of getting another pair just to keep on the shelf for spare/replacement.
Cheers Bonzodog
thats excellent news!
Id want to do similar maybe to 110-120 ,
just need to get some stuff sold to fund the purchase
Yeah, they can bring 'em down to 110 or 120mm. Your choice 🙂
Does anyone know if these can be lengthened to 140mm? If so I might click the buy button.
Also, are the stanchions as dark as on the website (dark grey/black) or the usual grey?
Edit; they look darker on the gloss black forks in the pics, true or just the way the photos look?
Pics would be good!
Thanks, Ben.
Drop Matt an email @ J-Tech & ask about extending them (or any one of the fork servicers)
Cant do pics, cos mine aren't back until Friday.
BTW, there's 2 finish options on the German site. Gloss with lime green decals, or matt with black stealth decals.<i> </i>
mine are in the post - anyone building a chameleon with these ?
Does anyone know if these can be lengthened to 140mm? If so I might click the buy button.
Yes mine are 140mm and the stantions are a dark grey / graphite colour .
Any pics dubber? Did you get the gloss black or matte?
I have just noticed they're 51mm offset, which may be a bit much for a new BFe (I've got a pair of Pikes put aside)
thanks, Ben.
They came on my Trek Fuel so didn't have the option of gloss / matt finish . The fuel EX 29er comes with 130mm travel forks but plenty of people have increased travel to 140mm (the 650b plus model comes with 140mm as standard)
If it's just a picture of the forks for colour reference I could email you one .... ain't got a clue how to post a pic on here.
There a bargain at that price .