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streako · June 2007

I am thinking of changing my Fox float 130s to some PIKE air u-turns in the not-too-distant future. (Bike is Trek EX8)

Would there be a noticeable improvement in performance over the floats? (which I find a tad flexy)

Also, would there be much of a weight increase, bearing in mind I would also have to invest in a new front wheel with 20mm hub?

Are there any cheap sources for the Pikes?

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Unknown · June 2007

someone posted this the other day
actionbikes.de or something they are a german biking company they were œ260 for those pikes..

BTW i am doing the same.. swapping fox for pike.

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Unknown · June 2007

Talking a pound more in weight (ish) but massive increase in stiffness from the 20mm thru axle. Motion Control damper adds more fine tuning (standard floats prone to diving)

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Unknown · June 2007

Can't comment on the reletive stifness or perfomance between the Pikes and the Fox, as I've never had Fox but I've been using the Pike Air U-turns for a few months now and I've been amazed by them. They are stupidly plush and certainly seem pretty stiff. I can't honestly think of a bad thing to say about them. They have to be the best value for money fork available, expecially at œ260!

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Unknown · June 2007

http://www.actionsports.de/Forks-Rear-S ... 10478.html
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streako · June 2007

Wow. Does that site have an emglish translation anywhere?

Also, there are two 454 models, what is the difference between them? (I'm not bothered about poploc but want the u-turn)

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Unknown · June 2007

There is air uturn, coil uturn, and dual air.

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by streako

Wow. Does that site have an emglish translation anywhere?
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click on the little union jack flag in the top right hand corner.

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Unknown · June 2007

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http://www.actionsports.de/Forks-Rear-S ... 10060.html

TOP fork for the money...

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BeardedDave

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by streako

Wow. Does that site have an emglish translation anywhere?
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click on the little union jack flag in the top right hand corner.

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doesn't translate everything...

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GYP · June 2007

Pikes are mint. I never used them until i rode a demo bike(Intense5.5)

"I liked them so much i bought the company"....no i never i specd them on my Commencal.

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marika · June 2007

would revelations not be good enough without the through axle

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Unknown · June 2007

Very good fork, but not as sturdy or stiff, and 10mm shorter travel. A lot lighter though.

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marika · June 2007

do they flex alot like fox do on full travel

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Unknown · June 2007

I ahvent ridden a Rev, but have a Tora and pike - the tora at 130 is pretty stiff.

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marika · June 2007

im thinking of chopping my vanillas for some revelations u see,sorry to hijack the thread

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Mad Splasherwmb · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by streako

Wow. Does that site have an emglish translation anywhere?

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454 Air U-turn a bit cheaper here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rockshox-2007-RS- ... dZViewItem

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Unknown · June 2007

I got dual air pikes and they are really nice so far and i only taken them on 2 rides [:D]. Deffinatly alot more stiff than fox ones and worth it.

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buuurpwmb · June 2007

Had pike 454 dual airs on me chameleon for 12 months now, the best single crown forks i've ever owned. not the lightest, granted but they are so plush and stiff that you dont mind the extra weight. and as an added bonus, apart from the odd wipe down after a grubby ride, they take next to no looking after. as for comparisons over fox forks, not ridden any in anger myself i dont know how stiff they are, but the fact that the pikes are 20mm bolt through says it all[:D] (oh, and the maxle front wheel release is brilliant, as quick as quick release no probs!)

stuartlangwilson · June 2007

Pikes are great forks, the extra stiffness is very noticeable compared to fox 32 with a qr. I have 454 air uturns, but i always wish i had gone for coils for a wee bit more plushness.

The only reason to swap fox 32s for revelations would be to get rid of them before the stanchions wear out.

Marzocchi All mountain SL are worth a look now they have a maxle type thing.

I've had Lyriks for a few weeks now and they are amazing, if complete overkill. The damping is much better than pikes.

GYP · June 2007

Fox have to go to Mojo for repair and service for warranty as i believe it.

Rockshox can be repaired or serviced by any dealer. This can add some extra costs to maintenance for a fox fork.

Also US dealers will export Rockshox forks to UK, saving some cash, whereas part of the dealer agreement with fox means no export to UK. Most of the Fox forks from Hong Kong ,Taiwan on fleabay etc means you get an end of line surplus production run fork thats been left over from a bike build so not sure that warranty is the same. Best to check up.

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geeteewmb · June 2007

Nick, I'm thinking of doing the same as you. I'm half thinking of the Revelations to save a 1lb in weight, but am probably leaning towards the Pikes. Not sure whether to go for air or coil u-turns though...

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GYP · June 2007

The air pikes offer a small weight saving over the coil. They are so smooth from the box.Just set up the sag but don't go on the stanchion pressures for your weight i found. Too harsh.I have about 90psi in the + chamber and 60psi in the - chamber.

They do take some getting used to if you have never ridden with them but they aren't as noodly and flexy as QR forks. Point and shoot sums the experience up. They do encourage you to hit stuff harder and be a hooligan but they can cause the front end dive if you don't
have the bars held up properly when going off jumps and drops.

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Seagull · June 2007

I have the revelations and don't find them flexy, but I have never used Pikes to compare against so I can't give a direct comparison. I would probably get pikes if i needed new forks but I am happy with my revelations so will stick there for a while.

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Hamishwmb · June 2007

Streako - I take it you're not in any hurry? If you want a wee shot of some Revs then feel free to have a shot on my bike, although it'll obviously be a little big for you. You could also try giving Stu555 a shout as he's got Pikes for comparison (as well as SLW), even if they are (both) on a larger bike(s) too.

In fact, If you could just sprout to about 6'2" then you'd be fine!

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geeteewmb · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by GYP

They do encourage you to hit stuff harder and be a hooligan but they can cause the front end dive if you don't
have the bars held up properly when going off jumps and drops.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">One of the reasons I'm changing from the Foxes is due to the spiking and brake dive (There is no compression adjustments on them). I thought the Pikes would be a lot better...?

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Capt. Concussion · June 2007

Am very much looking forward to seeing you become a hooligan on the trails, Allan. [;)][:D][:D]

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geeteewmb · June 2007

Nah, I just prefer fishing - geddit?

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by GeeTee
One of the reasons I'm changing from the Foxes is due to the spiking and brake dive (There is no compression adjustments on them). I thought the Pikes would be a lot better...?

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Allan

You could get them "Pushed" which apparently gets rid of the brake dive and spiking issue, I think it costs about œ80 inc a service.

I think it is TF Tuned that offer this service, I am thinking of getting it done in a couple of months.

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geeteewmb · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by daveb

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by GeeTee
One of the reasons I'm changing from the Foxes is due to the spiking and brake dive (There is no compression adjustments on them). I thought the Pikes would be a lot better...?

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Allan

You could get them "Pushed" which apparently gets rid of the brake dive and spiking issue, I think it costs about œ80 inc a service.

I think it is TF Tuned that offer this service, I am thinking of getting it done in a couple of months.

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<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Dave, actually spoke to Tim at TF tuned a while back, but he said it would cost œ145, and even then they wouldn't be as good as Revelations/Pikes so... He also said he doens't know how Fox sell any forks when mine, for example, cost œ405 rrp. Going to get them off and sold.

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streako · June 2007

I dont think Revelations would be any better or worse than my current Foxes. One of my main complaints is the vague steering which can sometimes be felt on technical or fast stuff. The Foxes certainly arent bad, but it is a case of changing them when they wear out.

I have had a word with StuM who is quite taken with his Pikes, and if they're good enough for him, they're good enough for me.

Hamish - have you got the new bike up and running yet? You'll be wanting a mental fork for that beast!

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