I’m one ride into a factory 34 SC 120 on my czar. Replacing a 100mm 32 non SC. Mucho better all round and was necessary to beef the front end up a bit given I’m riding a 35mm RS Rev on my other bike, which made the 32 seem like a noodle.
I’ve also owned a SID 100mm for a couple of years until recently.
In terms of ‘stiffness/solidness’ when riding my ranking is:
35mm Rev > 34 SC > SID > 32 Fox
In terms of overall performance the Fox’s shit on the RS forks in my experience. I’d take either of the less stiff Fox forks over the comparable RS, but they are more expensive so should be better.
Moving to the 120mm SC has noticeably lifted the front end though. Even putting on a slammed 10deg stem it’s higher, which is evident with a bit more focus required on steep climbs. May need to look at a Flatforce stem.
Phil - completely agree with your comments on the rear suspension performance. As I’ve said before, it just exceeds your expectations of a 100mm rig all the time.
I’ve also owned a SID 100mm for a couple of years until recently.
In terms of ‘stiffness/solidness’ when riding my ranking is:
35mm Rev > 34 SC > SID > 32 Fox
In terms of overall performance the Fox’s shit on the RS forks in my experience. I’d take either of the less stiff Fox forks over the comparable RS, but they are more expensive so should be better.
Moving to the 120mm SC has noticeably lifted the front end though. Even putting on a slammed 10deg stem it’s higher, which is evident with a bit more focus required on steep climbs. May need to look at a Flatforce stem.
Phil - completely agree with your comments on the rear suspension performance. As I’ve said before, it just exceeds your expectations of a 100mm rig all the time.