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Downhill biking question.

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daannnnieel
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This is a pretty in depth question, just a warning kinda.


My fork 2012 fox 36 van rc2, on my tr250, has been having problems over the past season, one of the seals has blown 4 times now, one of the times causing some pretty bad sanction rub.

I have a few options for the fork (as it works fine, but is really annoying to look at)

a) keep it as is. Just keep maintaining it and such.
b)Get kashima sanctions because they're buttery.
c)Sell/replace the fork with something like a boxxer or totem.
Jul 18 2013 3:47PM
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fragglemuffin
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Is the stanchion rub so bad that it's causing the seal to blow out / leak? If not, I'd say leave it unless you've got the money for Kashimas and feel like spending it. Either way, I'd keep the Fox because it's one of, if not the best single crown FR fork on the market and I wouldn't put a dual crown fork like a boxxer on a 250 (that's what the TR450 is for). Basically, there's no need to replace anything unless the scratches are so bad that they're causing the fork to leak.
Jul 18 2013 3:59PM
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howlongcanausern
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i cannot stand my 2012 boxxer....worst fork i've owned. i'd keep/maintain the fox
Jul 18 2013 4:12PM
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Backyard.Skier
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buy totems, sickest free ride/dh fork out there and its worth it to just buy a new one instead of having to keep putting money into something that keeps breaking.
Jul 18 2013 6:26PM
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byubound
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I second this. Totems are dope
Jul 19 2013 12:07PM
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skiierman
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The solution is to quit being a pussy and get a leftie fork.
Jul 19 2013 12:14PM
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LAME.
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ya totems are pretty damn nice.
Jul 19 2013 12:22PM
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MacMahoooon
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Get it rebuilt with some higher quality after market seals if you have a really good shop near you
Jul 19 2013 1:01PM
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Pipe_Munky
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Either 1) send it back to FOX, could be a warranty issue or 2) pop into Cyclepath Kelowna and have their boys look at it.

word throughout the bike industry is they employ some pretty top notch techs that will be able to help you out
Jul 19 2013 1:08PM
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k3ndall.goodman
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have it overhauled and rebuilt by fox. that way you get new kashima stantions and seals and a rebuild so they can put the right amount of oil in and shit.
Aug 6 2013 2:06AM
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Sophistication.
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c if you have the money.
Aug 6 2013 3:47AM
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freestyler540
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FOX does stand by their products. You can contact FOX, they can tell you what you can do. However the Totem is very highly rated, so if you can get a deal, grab it. 
Aug 6 2013 4:54AM
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k3ndall.goodman
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Don't get me wrong the totem is highly rated, but if you can get the overhaul done by fox so it includes the kashima stantions and new seals for less than the price of the totem I would do that but that's just because I have a strong preference for fox forx and like them much more than rockshox.
Aug 6 2013 1:04PM
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ForeverYung
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you only have one option here


give me your bike
Aug 6 2013 1:19PM
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YewTard
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I had an old Fox 40 that constantly blew through seals- even the slightest scratch on the stanchion will cause a lot of rub and you'll go through them quick. As others have said, I'd just send it back to Fox and let them rebuild it for you. Otherwise you'll do what I did which is just constantly replace seals- they're cheap, but it gets annoying after awhile.
Aug 6 2013 1:40PM
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gusestomp
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Give it back to fox, their customer service is pretty spot on
Aug 6 2013 6:54PM
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rockySMDross
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the only difference with kashima is the color. i would send it in to fox or your local shop. and see if they can do a rebuild
Aug 6 2013 10:28PM
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Noha
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Word
Aug 6 2013 10:41PM
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james6345789
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No,it has less friction for smoother travel.
Aug 6 2013 11:13PM
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-SnowSnoli-
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as said before, best bet if you can afford the haul over. is send them back to fox and get them to sort it.

OR

pinkbike buy/sell get yourself some new ones off there... Half the time you can get amazing deals on there (picked up a brand new pair of kashima 40s for $900)

Aug 7 2013 2:06AM
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gigi.d
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Okay so quick question so i don't have to make a new thread.

I could get a 2008 Kona Stab Deluxe in great condition for $1000 with most of the same components on it as it originally had on it. Is that a good deal for the bike? I only downhill 5 or 6 times ever summer. Or should i not even pay that much for only using it 5 or 6 times a summer?

I don't mean to steal your thread, but i just didn't want to make a new thread with that question.
Aug 7 2013 2:11AM
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rockySMDross
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in theory yes your correct. but there is no noticeable difference to the rider
Aug 7 2013 2:15AM
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-SnowSnoli-
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Only an ok deal if you dont end up having to service forks and rear shock, ask for service records.

Bikes are like skis, you get what you pay for... sure you can buy cheaper bikes... But probably wouldnt be as fun.

Again if buying a bike 2nd hand, best place to look is pinkbike... you can get some insane deals on the buy/sell.
Aug 7 2013 2:42AM
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k3ndall.goodman
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If your only going 5 or 6 times I would just rent a bike. You can get a higher quality bike each day and pay less. If you end up going more than that check pinkbike and you will find something.
Aug 7 2013 4:10AM
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gigi.d
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Thanks for the replies! +K
Aug 7 2013 2:23PM
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000000000000
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Marzocchi 888 or Fox 40s!
Aug 7 2013 6:56PM
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yalebale
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Go kashmina or get a marzocchi 888. Marzocchi is incredibly sick
Aug 9 2013 3:10PM
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Notreallydrunk
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bike seats are extremely uncomfortable, its like getting raped by a chair on acid
Aug 9 2013 4:20PM
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DizzyG
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I'd say kashima stanchions and some aftermarket seals. That'll cost a hell of a lot less than a new fork, and the one you have is sick anyways.
Aug 9 2013 4:59PM
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daannnnieel
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if you knew anything about downhill mountain biking, you would never suggest 888's to someone.


Aug 9 2013 6:09PM
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k3ndall.goodman
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haha. yes.
Aug 9 2013 6:18PM
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JahFeels
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Totems would be a good choice
Aug 9 2013 9:42PM
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Swagzilla
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Have you ridden the new ones. I only hear good things about them and a lot of people are switching over
Aug 9 2013 10:49PM
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k3ndall.goodman
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iv'e ridden he ntew ones... also have ridden the 40 float... uncomparable
Aug 12 2013 1:09AM
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fr33sk13r
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I have a 2010 boxxer fork on my demo, and the thing rips anything on the mountain. From huge jumps, to technical rocks, to 6 foot drops. I love the BOxxer fork and honestly if you have the money i would recommend you get one cuz they are super low maintenance and they have a shit ton of travel.
Aug 12 2013 10:40PM
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-SnowSnoli-
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Are people not reading the thread?  Why suggest dual crowns

the TR250s geometry suits a 160-180 travel fork

So his 36s are perfect.  just needs to get them serviced
Aug 13 2013 6:54AM
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