Topic starter
Anyone noticed a difference in performance between OEM Fox seals/ foam rings and SKF?
The foam rings from SKF feel more like packaging foam compared to the fox ones, wondered if there's a reason for this other than cost?
Need to do a lower leg service but not sure which to go for...
Cheers
Posted : 07/02/2024 12:08 pm
Not a difference that I can feel.
Posted : 07/02/2024 12:37 pm
Zero difference.
Posted : 07/02/2024 12:40 pm
Racing bros for the win
Posted : 07/02/2024 12:49 pm
I thought there was a thread about this a few days ago with some expert advice?
Posted : 07/02/2024 1:00 pm
Car park breakaway testing feels a touch better. Jury is out on whether there is a difference riding, but I'm of the view that the leas friction in the system, the better.
Posted : 07/02/2024 1:35 pm
Topic starter
Cheers, looks like SKFs are worth a pun
Posted : 07/02/2024 5:22 pm
If you fancy being a guinea pig you could try the SKF dual compound ones and report back about them on here 😀
Posted : 07/02/2024 7:10 pm
I really liked the low friction brown coloured racing bros seals. There were pretty poor actual seals though! Notably shorter service intervals with those installed.
I use the grey ones on 36mm forks and they work well. They're recommended by my local suspension pro's
Posted : 07/02/2024 11:16 pm
OE Fox and Green aftermarket versions are identical. The aftermarket Green ones has very cheap nasty foams though.
Posted : 08/02/2024 11:17 pm
I thought SKF made the OEM fox seals?
Posted : 09/02/2024 9:24 am
I thought that the SKF ones felt like they moved more easily.
Although the forks also had a full service which improved feel at the same time, so hard to separate.
Posted : 09/02/2024 9:33 am
Even without changing the seals, doing a lower service and re-greasing them feels like a new bike, so I’d say it’s impossible to separate out which seals feel better.
Posted : 09/02/2024 9:42 am
Pretty certain SKF manufacturer for both Fox and Rockshox.
I'm curious about the SKF dual compound seals but can't find any test numbers or detailed reviews.
There's always a price to pay for lower friction though. It might be money, durability or actual sealing.
Posted : 09/02/2024 9:43 am
For the couple of quid difference and marginal [but probably placebo] difference I don't know why you wouldn't just buy OEM. Aftermarket parts can make a difference in some places, wiper seals? If CP breakaway is that important to any-one, take a couple of PSI out. If you think the colour is nicer than dull black, then just say so.
Posted : 09/02/2024 9:43 am