Fox Racing Van R
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perthandcrieffsfinest
(Mar 17, 2009 at 15:21)
I have a very early version of his shock ('04) and it performs very well. The controls are pretty stiff and i need to use pliers to turn them. This may, howewer, be due to the previous owner allowing them to get a little rusty. The shock is otherwise very good. nice and stiff with a smooth travel.
overall the best shock out there.....
as far as it goes fox's rear shocks wipe the floor with almost all the manufacturers the only ones that can really keep up with them are ridiculously expensive think ccdb and bos stoy
there are gains to be had from getting a rc4 but remember all the adjustments are only any good if you know exactly what to do with them.
for the majority of riders this is better as it is a bit lighter then a rc4 its simpler than a rc4 and because there's less adjustments its basically set up ready so instead of sessioning a track trying to get it dialled in you can just ride it like a boss !! its really sensitive and the way it controls the stroke beggers belief. its pretty cheap too and yes it destroys vivids and roco's mine feels pretty well the same as my mates dhx4. the new one gets a compression adjuster too so theres even a nice blue dial.
bottom line is this is more than enough shock for most people and if youre very particular about your set up you can have it valved for as little as 45 quid next time you get it serviced and then you can geet it to feel pretty much how you like... either way you win....
im not for a minute going to suggest that this is better than fox's higher tier dhx line but its as good as.. and you cant ask for much more than that!!
as far as it goes fox's rear shocks wipe the floor with almost all the manufacturers the only ones that can really keep up with them are ridiculously expensive think ccdb and bos stoy
there are gains to be had from getting a rc4 but remember all the adjustments are only any good if you know exactly what to do with them.
for the majority of riders this is better as it is a bit lighter then a rc4 its simpler than a rc4 and because there's less adjustments its basically set up ready so instead of sessioning a track trying to get it dialled in you can just ride it like a boss !! its really sensitive and the way it controls the stroke beggers belief. its pretty cheap too and yes it destroys vivids and roco's mine feels pretty well the same as my mates dhx4. the new one gets a compression adjuster too so theres even a nice blue dial.
bottom line is this is more than enough shock for most people and if youre very particular about your set up you can have it valved for as little as 45 quid next time you get it serviced and then you can geet it to feel pretty much how you like... either way you win....
im not for a minute going to suggest that this is better than fox's higher tier dhx line but its as good as.. and you cant ask for much more than that!!
this is amazing, easy to install for me anyways. soaks up everything in its path, nice and stable at high speed. some of our berms have massive breaking bumps this eats it to crap. Got it from mojo suspension very quick delivery. I havent even worn it in yet and all ready it makes the ride sooo smooth 9 out of 10 just misses the controlling of the pro-pedal but still sick
great shock. came stock on my bike and it work perfectly. the only bad thing is there are no adjustments except for rebound and tightening and loosening the spring. im going to keep this till it break which will be a while i guess!
I would give this a 5 out of 10 stock because of the lack of adjustments. Rebound and tightening or loosening the spring isn't enough... Buying other springs of the right weight and size is a pain.
Mine was rebuilt by PUSH and there isn't a high enough rating for it once it was rebuilt. I think it makes my bike roll better on trails than my home boys Rocky Element.
Mine was rebuilt by PUSH and there isn't a high enough rating for it once it was rebuilt. I think it makes my bike roll better on trails than my home boys Rocky Element.
This shock is a real budget shock for those who do not take riding to serious. Bashers who appreciate to ride once in a while. But if you do take riding seriously. Upgrade to a dhx 4 or a dhx 5. Trust me it is worth it.
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This shock is Bombproof, plush, reliable, easily tunable. Even better when Push custom tunes it. I think it looks pretty darn cool too.
works good not too may adjustments but i dont know how to work any of them anyways. maybe the sag adjustment could be a little smoother but still an awesome shock.
this is the best shock i've ever had, event thought i only had one very performing and this one is the one, I really like it
awesome sock! i have it on my slolom bike its super smooth and ive never had any problems with it!! i love it.
Super responsive and reliable. I wouldn't trust any other company. Fox has been in the suspension busssiness for ever.
Super awesome, I use four of these babies! and they all perform perfectly tested in NZ and Whistler's famous A-line
This is a great product by Fox Racing this shock is recomended to downhill freeriding or all mountain this is a great shock
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Fox Racing Van R
(MSRP $0)
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Fox's answer to a budget friendly shock, the Van R. Light and durable, the Van R is based on the same Chassis as the DHX shock.
Specifications Compare to other Shocks
| Release Date | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Weight | 335.65 g | |
| Configurations | 7.5x2, 7.875x2.25, 8.5x2.5, 8.75x2.75, 9.5x3.0 | |
| Air/Spring | Spring | |
| Spring Material | Steel | |
| Adjustments | coil spring preload, reboud adjustment |