Fox 34 140 v pike 140

[komdotkom]

Any feedback on this setup? The current deals have me thinking about trying one on the front of my ripley @140mm. Total overkill and probably better off looking at the mattoc, just no deals on those.

Finding the 34 factory grip2 pretty average.

It's crazy stiff but I haven't found the sweet spot yet. It's excellent when riding hard but a bit harsh for general trail chatter. I'm waiting for more shims from Shock Craft so I can rake some compression damping out of it.
Also, the axle thing while very cool is a pain in the ass.
For old man trail riding I like my Pike with HC97, then Ohlins 36 and then Mezzer. If it was going to be a bit more rowdy, reverse the order.

 

[shiny]

It's crazy stiff but I haven't found the sweet spot yet. It's excellent when riding hard but a bit harsh for general trail chatter. I'm waiting for more shims from Shock Craft so I can rake some compression damping out of it.
Also, the axle thing while very cool is a pain in the ass.
For old man trail riding I like my Pike with HC97, then Ohlins 36 and then Mezzer. If it was going to be a bit more rowdy, reverse the order.

I thought the axle was just a bolt up now with the Hex shape?

 

[slimjim1]

It's crazy stiff but I haven't found the sweet spot yet. It's excellent when riding hard but a bit harsh for general trail chatter. I'm waiting for more shims from Shock Craft so I can rake some compression damping out of it.
Also, the axle thing while very cool is a pain in the ass.
For old man trail riding I like my Pike with HC97, then Ohlins 36 and then Mezzer. If it was going to be a bit more rowdy, reverse the order.

Cheers. I'd read the same in a few other places especially for lighter people at the shorter travel.

 

[slimjim1]

@slimjim1 how much u after for the 34 m8

Would probably move the 34 on to the hardtail, and then possibly sell the bomber z2s on that.