Formula 35 2014 worth it?

[gippyz]

This may sound like step backward, but just wondering anyone have had the "old" Formula 35 (like the one here https://flowmountainbike.com/tests/tested-formula-35-fork/) and can tell me how it rides? My current bike is running RS pike RCT3 and wondering this formula if any better or 10 steps backwards? I'm intrigued by the fact they use coil for the negative chamber..

 

[Ackland]

As far as I'm aware, the internals are the same.
As long as the stanchions and bushes are in good condition, it will be amazing

 

[Litenbror]

I think SR Suntour run coil for the negative chamber

 

[wkkie]

I think SR Suntour run coil for the negative chamber

Yeah. I run a Durolux and it does.

 

[Psimpson7]

I have one and have done about 3500ks on it. I also have a 2018 rc lyric, 2018 rct3 debonair Pike, and a 2015 RCT3 pike

Small bump compliance on the formula is in a different league to the RS forks.

 

[creaky]

Small bump compliance on the formula is in a different league to the RS forks.

You could say that about pretty much every other brand of fork compared to RS. Small bump ain’t their forte.