I just installed this fork today. The Levo is a different bike. Holy cow.
The oe RS Pike was really twangy and could not handle g outs and hucks.
The Fox 36 eBike Grip 2 160:
1. Buttery smooth of the top. Best fork I have ever ridden. I’ve had Push ACS in 170mm Fox 36 on a Nomad, and a FIT4...
Is anyone running a Fox DHX2 in 55mm? I see that the Marzocchi CR fits with a 55mm stroke. Does anyone have direct experience confirming that the DHX2 does?
Is anyone running a 210x55 Fox DPX2? Stock travel is 52.5mm.
I have read of folks getting a DPX2 Modified to reduce travel 2.5mm to 52.5mm.
Wondering if anyone is running the 55mm successfully? In high or low position or both?
Couple of questions:
1. Which spring are you using? Firm? Extra Firm?
2. Why did you choose the shorter offset? I’m considering Ribbon 160 Upgrade. But unsure to choose stock offset (51) or shorter (46).
3. What’s your longer term review? Good choice for big hits? I find the Pike on my Expert...
Yes, I am aware of the benefits of Carbon Fiber construction on non-electric MTB...which with pedaling inefficiency and weight can be a substantial enhancement over alloy. I own two Yetis and a Santa Cruz.
But it would appear that weight is not an equivalent penalty factor with eMTB. That is...
Does anyone have extended (real world, hardish) ride experience on both?
I’m inclined to go with the alloy due to the cost delta and build/swap to components I would like to ride (shimano brakes, Fox suspension, revive dropper, etc.).
As long as the alloy rides well, particularly smashing the...