Cheap Fox Forks from the USA - G2, E2 etc

max丨mo
max丨mo Posts: 177
edited September 2009 in MTB buying advice
Has anyone else noticed you can get insanely cheap new Fox forks from certain dealers in the USA, I stumbled across this ebay shop: Wheels and Sprockets

Here they are selling what looks like 2010 F120 RL's for $410 (about £246) Clicky

and here they have the same but with a tapered steerer for about the same amount: Clicky

But I noticed they have G2 and E2 fittings, am I right in thinking E2 is the tapered steerer and G2 has an offset crown? What does this offset crown mean, and are they no good for most of our frames?

Thanks... :?
My Kona W.I.P.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    then add import tax to the cost, then add VAT to the that cost, then the carriers handling charge and also that you will have no warrenty with Fox in the UK.

    Worth it?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • bomberesque
    bomberesque Posts: 1,701
    plus it won't work on a UK bike

    wrong voltage
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  • max丨mo
    max丨mo Posts: 177
    I have lots of friends and family in the States, I was thinking I could just get one of them to buy it and send it over as a gift.

    But yeah the lack of warranty would be a worry.
    My Kona W.I.P.
  • anjs
    anjs Posts: 486
    You still run the risk that customs might take a fancy to a package from your family and open it up and then charge you vat and import duty beofre you can get hold of the forks.
  • max丨mo
    max丨mo Posts: 177
    Ah ok good point, thanks for the information guys. Looks like I should scrap that idea!
    My Kona W.I.P.
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Looks like they're selling OEM parts too. If that matters to you.
  • im first to die
    im first to die Posts: 224
    i would risk it
    i ordered my new lights from oz and got them with no import tax vat etc :D
    if i had my time again would i take the time to make the right choices

    naa thats no fun

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