Totems!

[marshro]

Well guys i am looking for some new forks for my Norco Atomik. I was thinking maybe some Rock Shox Totem Coil Forks 2009 or Rock Shox Boxxer Race Forks 2010? What do you think? Thanks.

 

[marshro]

any one ??

 

[deniall]

All depends on the type of riding you're doing. Totems are a good allround fork. I'm getting them on my DirtBag. 180mm of travel can pretty much handle anything.

 

[marshro]

Downhill racing. I think i may buy them.

 

[DIRTYharry]

well if you are racing i would go with the boxxers they are a good racing fork that will help you through rocks gardens and such
but if u also do a bit of freeriding totems are a good option they are lighter and are a great all round fork

there are positives to both forks but for racing definitely go for boxxers

 

[marshro]

How would the boxers help me in rock gardens?

 

[Lukeflow1]

How would the boxers help me in rock gardens?

Well, are you a light rider or a heavy rider? If you are light totems would be fine. If not go the boxxers, boxxers aren't heavy...

 

[marshro]

I am about 65kg

 

[wheel2wheel]

Does your atomik have a 1.5" steerer tube? if so these are just the ticket.
http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189633

 

[marshro]

I may just buy some Rock Shox boxxer team forks 2010 and be done with it. What do you think?

 

[Jack456]

I love totems Ive had 2 set of 40's and switching to single crown is the best thing Ive done (dont really like dualcrown forks ) My third set of Totems should be coming in the mail tomorrow I think they are fine for racing just depends on if you'd rather a dual crown or a single crown.

 

[marshro]

What totems did you buy. How much and were from?

 

[Jack456]

Ive had 2008 solo air totems, 2009 coil and ive just oredered 2010 coil for 1200 or so from chain reaction.

 

[pin'd_it]

Ive got 2009 Solo Airs.
Such a good fork; smooth stroke, plenty of adjustability, light and stiff. Gives a better turning circle than triple crown/clamps and you dont hit your knees when your flat out pedalling to the finish line.
Totems = win.

 

[marshro]

why would you go from solo air to coil what is the difference? any more ? adjustment? Then coil?

 

[zen zen]

I may just buy some Rock Shox boxxer team forks 2010 and be done with it. What do you think?

Its not what we think its what you think, we are not riding it you are. So if you think boxxer teams will suit your riding style then go for it dude. Or if you think you don't need the full 200mm travel and think that 180mm is enough and you want the extra turning circle of the single crown fork for those tricky technical section of race tracks then go for the totems. IMO i like the extra turning circle for some tricky stuff and since i don't weigh a hell of allot i went with 180mm travel and it soaks up everything on a downhill track. By the way i weigh 65 kg.

Hope that helps a little.

 

[marshro]

ok i will be making my choice when i find out the different adjustments between the boxxer 2010 race and coil totems and solo air

 

[Jack456]

The Totems have way more adjustment then 2010 Boxxer race, its not that hard to go on the Rockshox site and have a look for your self. My Totem coil felt heaps better for downhill compared to the solo air. I recon either get the Totem coil or spend the extra on the Boxxer team if adjustment is what you want.

 

[GTP.]

What is the axle to crown height of a Totem?
I'm thinking of getting some to replace my 04 boxxers, but don't want to make the bike any slacker.

 

[thriller]

If I were in your position I\'d probably grab some totems too. Solid fork, although people used to have heaps of complaints about the 2-step not working properly, not quite sure if the forks are perfect, but it seems from the response that everyones happy with them.