RockShox Argyle 318
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konaman24
(Mar 15, 2009 at 10:10)
This is a great fork for dirt jump and street when you wanna take the edge off your wrists. However if you're looking for that plush feel, i think its worth paying extra to get the 409. I've ridden both and there is a HUGE positive difference between the two.
just... awesome!... stiff, not heavy, the maxle is easy to use, and it looks sick!!!
will make your bike feel way better, its almost rigid when you pump to get speed... but it'll save you when you case... or enter a rockgarden
will make your bike feel way better, its almost rigid when you pump to get speed... but it'll save you when you case... or enter a rockgarden
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Really nice fork. Just great for DJ and Street. I was using it for Urban Freeride, but it bottomed to much. Now I use Domain 318 U-Turn, but Argyle is better for Dirt Jumping. All in all, it's a great fork. Lots better than Marzocchi Dirt Jumper forks.
Love This fork Bought it After my DJ2's Broke have had these for about a year and a half now and hvaent let me down once, good forks the adjustable compression and rebound is really good and mean i can swith form hard for park and soft for trails, i am now looking at getting the new fox forks though as lighter and getting into 4x.
I have the 2008 one. At the time I bought it, it was a reliable, affordable DJ/Park/Street fork. Latter models became more and more expensive, without much innovation or improvement. Two years later, it still rocks. Even with just basic maintenance performed. Changed oil a couple of times and the seals a few days ago. Still no stanchions/lowers play. Motion Control works great. At least for me. I'm a big guy, and by closing it I can have a rigid fork when I face a jump's transition, and a plush landing when the time comes to. The Maxle QR makes it easier to change the tube if you get a flat tire, and easies transportation.
The only issue I had was with the Maxle diameter. Somehow it didn't fit my old 20mm hub. There was bearing/axle play. Then I sported a DMR Convertable front hub, and the play was gone.
I totally recommend this fork over Marzocchi's Dirt Jumper.
The only issue I had was with the Maxle diameter. Somehow it didn't fit my old 20mm hub. There was bearing/axle play. Then I sported a DMR Convertable front hub, and the play was gone.
I totally recommend this fork over Marzocchi's Dirt Jumper.
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Best dj fork I've ever ridden. Fork has very little flex and all the adjustments make very noticeable improvements. Very light and strong fork and a good deal for the money. Only problem I have with it is the rebound knob is not secure and mine fell off but you can still adjust it with a Allen key. I've owned gold labels which felt very similar and a little lighter but the arch broke after very little riding and Manitou refused to warranty it. Ive also owned several Marzocchi dirt jumpers which are heavier and not nearly as plush or as smooth but they are similar in strength to the Argyles. Ive also owned lowered Fox float 36s which I was less than impressed with because they had lots of stiction and after several big hits blew most of the oil out of the damping chamber. Argyles are the best dj fork you will every buy, I have not had any problems with its strength or performance.
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Wow. just got these forks a month ago after bending the steerer on my marz 4x world cups. Love them to bits, the maxle is clean and easy to use and the feel of the forks in general is way better than the marzochis. (in my opinion) they ramp up much better towards the end of the stroke for big hits, and the compression adjustment is also super cool
these looks savage, so much nicer than i thought they'd be. really easyy to adjust yet they do so much. feel really light, make it so much easier to manual compared to my DJ3's. maxle is such a good design. I LOVE THEM, i payed £300 and it was definately worth it!
Still working! Heavy but it does what it's supposed to. Post-Mount should be implemented. Everything could be either made lighter or cheaper. Some people blow it up, many run it without a flaw. Designs are simple yet attractive. Parts of it can be easily replaced and even upgraded.
amazing forks! cant get better the only thing my seal burst but apart from that there great. also the arc that goes over the tire gets filled with mud and is pretty hard to clean but that doesnt let the performance down.
Ive found them excellent for my style of riding seeing as i dont stick with one,dirt jump,dh,freeride they can manage it perfectly. Having the external rebound is a big plus,if yor starting to think serious id advise these.
Have had these forks since X-mas nd they have lived up to there potentail! they have amazing adjustable features such as rebound,compression and motion control!!
Nothing wrong soo far, amazingly stiff, plush, and makes my jackal look sicker. Price at my local bike store was 559 before taxes though.
Have been riding these for2 seasons. Absolutely love em! They're Smooth and responsive. the axel system is solid. only con is the stear tube bent on mine. no biggy tho.
auch a awesome fork, put it on my specialized p.2 and it such a great fork, easy to adjust and the thru axle quick release is so usefull
Very nice, Absorbs nicely, good for park and dirt, looks nice and performs well under stress, withstood a full speed wallride, my tyres didn't
Love it, amazing fork that performs well, while still lookin stylin', easily best for ive ever ridden, im a bigger guy and its not to soft either
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These forks, i find r great for any type of hardtail riding, i use them mostly for street ,park and dirt so the motion control realy comes in handy! 
Pros...lockout feature, adjustable compression and rebound, easily setup onto bike, and its nice and light good for park/dirtjumping.
really good for dj and light free ride and the compression makes it stiffer or softer and the rebound is external for better and faster adjustments to the frok
these shoxs never brake they always work brilliaintly even if you fall off 100 times there never bent. sadly the chips really easy
these forks look good, feel light and perform really well. I have had them for about 2 months and have had no problems.
Pros-it is a very nice fork and it can be easily moved from stiff to loose it looks awesome
cons-it doesnt have any
cons-it doesnt have any
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reliable, looks good, bomb proof. everything you need in a dj fork. Nothing bad to say about it at all.
Bent mine over a set of doubles that I have done a million times on my bmx bike and cased also but no bending,
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RockShox Argyle 318
(MSRP $443)
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Dirtjumping/freeride fork.
Specifications Compare to other Forks
| Release Date | 2009 | |
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| Price | $443 | |
| Weight | 2531.04 g | |
| Color Options | Purpletrator | |
| Travel | 100 mm |
Travel - refers to the distance the wheel can move in respect to the frame. Typically measured in millimeters, most forks range from 80 to 203 mm of travel
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| Spring | Coil | |
| Crown | Single | |
| Body Type | Magnesium, Maxle 360 20mm axle, IS disc mount | |
| Rebound | External Rebound |
Rebound - is how quick your fork returns to a fully extended position after being compressed. Almost all after-market forks feature external rebound adjustment for easy fine tuning.
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| Stanchion material | 32mm 4130 tapered wall Steel, chrome | |
| Steer Tube | 1.125 | |
| Damping | Motion Control |
Damping - The process of absorbing the energy of impacts transmitted through the forks or rear shock during the compression stroke, and absorbing the energy of the spring during the rebound stroke.
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| DropOut Options | Maxle | |
| Compression | Low speed compression to 'Lock' with Floodgate fixed at high threshold |
Compression - This is the damping circuit that absorbs the compression energy force on the damper. Compression damping is used to adjust how quickly a fork or rear shock compresses when hitting a bump, and is adjustable on some products. When compression damping is too soft, this condition allows most of the available travel to be used without attaining control of the wheel. When it's adjusted too firmly, the wheel will jump or "dance" about when hitting small bumps, again failing to gain control of the wheel.
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