I blew mine after about 10 months, eyelet assembly separated from the stanchion and blew oil everywhere. was told by a local suspension shop that it's a common issue with the trunnion 2021 X2s.
was also told it would be a really expensive repair if not covered under warranty
I got the cheapest super deluxe (with only rebound adjust) as a backup and it actually feels great. got the X2 back, but since it's only a 1 year warranty I'm scared to start riding it again
I just had an issue with mine that I've had repaired under warranty (see forum post here for photos).
Not sure of the reason why they are blowing up, but as it's happening to a few I suspect it's a combination of design and quality control and when that's added with some use, they give out. I don't know if there would be anything you could do to prevent it from happening unless you swap it out before it happens..
It did provide me with the opportunity to try out the DHX2 coil though. Coils are pretty dreamy on this bike!
Mine looks like the picture above as well. No idea why it has been blowing up so often. A trusted and reputable mechanic who works closely with Fox thinks it is just a bad shock. We tried for a new shock over another rebuild but none in stock. As far as budget on a new shock I can’t swing the the likes of Push, but don’t think many will fit the medium frame anyway. I’d love a balance between pop and plow but if I have to choose I’d go with plow. Been thinking of going with a Cascade link too.
Has anyone tried to fit the new Fox DHX coil shock onto a Large Carbon Sentinel v2 with the stock link yet? The reservoir seem rather long and concerned with it possibly contacting the downtube when fully compressed. Hoping to find out before purchasing. Thanks!
Has anyone tried to fit the new Fox DHX coil shock onto a Large Carbon Sentinel v2 with the stock link yet? The reservoir seem rather long and concerned with it possibly contacting the downtube when fully compressed. Hoping to find out before purchasing. Thanks!
i'd guess that since they spec some frames with the new float X, the DHX will also fit (they have the same resevoir geometry as far as i can tell)
edit: this seems to be only on alloy frames though, for the time being...
Mine looks like the picture above as well. No idea why it has been blowing up so often. A trusted and reputable mechanic who works closely with Fox thinks it is just a bad shock. We tried for a new shock over another rebuild but none in stock. As far as budget on a new shock I can’t swing the the likes of Push, but don’t think many will fit the medium frame anyway. I’d love a balance between pop and plow but if I have to choose I’d go with plow. Been thinking of going with a Cascade link too.
DVO Jade X coil can be custom tuned for you and your bike, won't have clearance issues with a cascade link, and is roughly half the cost of a Push.
Has anyone tried to fit the new Fox DHX coil shock onto a Large Carbon Sentinel v2 with the stock link yet? The reservoir seem rather long and concerned with it possibly contacting the downtube when fully compressed. Hoping to find out before purchasing. Thanks!
i'd guess that since they spec some frames with the new float X, the DHX will also fit (they have the same resevoir geometry as far as i can tell)
edit: this seems to be only on alloy frames though, for the time being...
Float X bottomed out on the large alloy 2022 Sentinel. Lots of room left.
Mine looks like the picture above as well. No idea why it has been blowing up so often. A trusted and reputable mechanic who works closely with Fox thinks it is just a bad shock. We tried for a new shock over another rebuild but none in stock. As far as budget on a new shock I can’t swing the the likes of Push, but don’t think many will fit the medium frame anyway. I’d love a balance between pop and plow but if I have to choose I’d go with plow. Been thinking of going with a Cascade link too.
DVO Jade X coil can be custom tuned for you and your bike, won't have clearance issues with a cascade link, and is roughly half the cost of a Push.
Loved the Jade X on my last frame. Just didn't want to throw down for another on the Sentinel but I will if I can't get the Topaz to work right. Topaz is very adjustable though
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