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WTT: 2008 Fox DHX 5.0

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KJones
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I don't really think this is the right time but i figure i will try,
    I recently got a brand new 2008 Fox DHX 5.0 with adjustable pro pedal, from fox after they couldn't service my vanilla RC. Now its almost time for the snow to fall and i need a new pair of skis more then this brand new shock. The i2i is 7.785, and it has all the adjust ability that a top of the line shock should have. These go for about 500 bucks new and its a 2008 model. I have used it once, just to ride around the neighborhood. I would like to trade for skis, around 170cm, with bindings. Send me a PM and i will be able to send you some pictures, Thanks for looking!
Oct 15 2007 8:08PM
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mtsteeze406
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dam man, if i didnt just pck up a sunday i would do it. best shock i have ever ridden. more world cup podiums than you can count. Anyway, if i were you, put it on the MTBR classifieds, and pinkbike, if you havent done so already. just beware of scammers on pinkbike.
Oct 15 2007 9:17PM
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Aenigma
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I'd try selling that on mtbr or pinkbike.  Don't expect to get much more than $300 for it though--since the Rocco and Double Barrel came out the DHX has fallen behind a bit  Definitely a nice shock (I own two), but they're not in huge demand right now.
Oct 15 2007 9:26PM
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KJones
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yeah thanks for the heads up. i am gonna try those site but i figured i would try here because i need skis anyway
Oct 15 2007 11:09PM
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mtsteeze406
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i dont know if i would use "falling behind". i have ridden both the rocco and the double barrel. i am not company loyal at all, but the fox is still my favorite. The double barrel is wayyy to damp for me. in a very quick bumby section im out of shock at the end. And the rocco, i really didnt enjoy this shock no platform wat so ever. it felt like a pogo stick. especilly on a bike that doesnt have a peal platform. like, on a sunday, itd be fine, but on any single pivot bike i jut found it absorb allll my pedaling. so i think that fox is still at the top of game for now.
Oct 16 2007 12:00AM
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chronic_rider
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Noooo way man. IMO, the Rocco is a piece of garbage. They blow seals, have little adjustability, no platform, and I have seen my coach actually eject the rebound knob off it while riding.
Oct 16 2007 12:08AM
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Aenigma
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Weird, I guess it must just be preference then.  I've only ridden the Rocco WC, but it was definitely smoother than the DHX on my Ventana.  For pedaling I wouldn't get the WC, but they make the TST-R with a platform for that.  I'm not saying the DHX is bad--I've been happy with both of mine--I just don't like how I can't dial out the spiking I get on big bumps when I'm going fast. 
Oct 16 2007 12:29AM
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KJones
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bump to the top
Oct 16 2007 5:26PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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would've been all over this several months ago. but yeah mtbr is much better than pinbike and ebay is always good for mt biking gear
Oct 16 2007 5:55PM
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ishredcranny
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hey man,
try bustedspoke.com there was some one looking for one a few weeks ago. i just got rid of my demo 8 that had a 5.0 on it. best rear shock i have ever ridden. great for racing
will
Oct 16 2007 6:10PM
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KJones
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bump
Oct 16 2007 11:08PM
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Tmeels
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whats the eye to eye? I wanna replace the 5th on my sunday
Oct 16 2007 11:37PM
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KJones
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its 7.785 i think. or 7.875
Oct 17 2007 5:53PM
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UNREAL
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siccck shock but the cane creek double barrel is the nicest shock.ever. period.
Oct 17 2007 5:59PM
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KJones
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bump to top
Oct 18 2007 12:34AM
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