Competitive cyclist guide to fox 32 rlc fork set up shock. With its 153mm rear travel platform and low slung center of gravity, the rm slayer was the perfect rig to see what this fork could handle in the rough stuff and on extended climbs. The link between air pressure and rebound damping lee likes bikes. That looks more like too little air pressure than lack of compression damping. Fox constructs the 32 talas rlc with both a 1 18 steer tube, and in a 1. Along with your oil replacing the seals on your fork regularly is vital to ensuring you get the most out of your frontend suspension.
This problem may happen on all talas models not specific to the older talas. Following these steps to get your fork ready to ride and familiarize yourself with the fine tuning adjustment on your new fork. The purpose of a seal is to retain lubricant within the fork for ideal lubrication and smooth travel. Fox racing shox float 100 rlc 2004 200mm steering tube. I have a talas ii and newer which had the same problem 32mm 2007 and 2012.
Fox racing shox manages to regularly set the benchmark for suspension forks and rear shocks. Sag and spring rate will automatically readjust when you change to different travel settings. Now, this fork was mated up to a cube stereo 160 and to be honest i think my. Improved rc2 damper as a result of the friction improvements to the fork and damper seal head, the rc2 damper sees changes to the shim stack and lowspeed needle to add more. Ive got a set of what turns out to be the worst possible fork of modern times the 20 fox 34 ctd talas. Sequential brand tary tary model number digit digit locations service intervals 3. Guides to stripping and rebuilding fox talas forks. This video guides you through the process of changing your bath oil, dust wipers.
Anyone worldwide may purchase this fox racing shox product however the delivery address must be inside the united states. Fox racing shox 2009 owners manual 32 float rlc page 33. If it goes up as it should under compression you have another problem. Fork oil volume specifications for fox 20032006 32 talas talas.
New for 2006, it can be adjusted with a quick 90 degree sweep of the talas lever, setting the fork at 90mm, 110mm, or mm of travel. Fox oil level charts and volumes mtbhowto fork and shock oil charts. To make the process as efficient as possible, try to follow these simple guidelines. Up for sale is one 2012 fox float rl evolution series rear shock with high volume air chamber. Fox has truly delivered on the whole linear compression hype. Low speed compression, high speed compression, air spring pressure, rebound, talas travel adjust crown. Fox factory throws down for an ask us anything session at its headquarters in. Initially, i was a bit spooked by that fact, since forks that feel frictionless right away tend to develop loose bushings over time. Travel options and direction settings are printed directly on the topcap.
Also new for 2015, with the exception of the 26inch fork, 36 talas forks will receive the most recent talas system talas 5 first introduced with the 2014 34 line. Attach a fox racing shox high pressure pump to the schrader valve. There is no service manual that provides any more information than the standard fox float service manual still available from fox. Fox 32 seal kit often overlooked when it comes time for upkeep the fork seal can have a significant impact on how your suspension fork performs. Fox talas 36 rc2 fork headtohead with the rockshox lyrik one of my other longtravel favorites, i think the fox talas 36 wins out in overall performance. All float, float iii and float r shocks genuine fox components float, ifp, zero and podium style rebuild kits available all necessary items needed to rebuild shocks seals with fist technology utilize fox ice scraper technology which helps keep unwanted snow and ice from penetrating the. I have purchased three nonoem fox 36 forks 200820102012, and each one. Fox 32 float fit4 with scott rideloc lockout 2016 does not work, usterka blokady fox float 32 duration. Being careful not to further compress the fork, dismount the bicycle. This service procedure is for 2012 and 20 fox talas forks. The talas system retains its ability to provide the appropriate spring. Get manuals for custom oe products complete pdf booklet 1.
The 140mm position works great on climbs and everywhere else, i guess. Set the talas lever to the long travel position, turn off lockout and cycle the fork a few times. Gold oil can be found here 2016 fork bath oil volumes can be found here 2015 fork bath oil volumes can be found here. Maintaining your fork is key to good performance on the trail. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing mtbr. The new 2010 32 talas arrived a few weeks prior to its intended steed, the ibis mojo, and it took all i could muster to keep from hacking the steerer for installation on another bike in the stable, but in the end i was patient and that patience has paid off in droves. Put a shock pump on the valve and see what happens to the pressure as you compress the fork. Here you go, full talas rebuild instructions here along with loads of spanky colour photos not sure you need the track pump, just a normal shock pump. Smooth action and stiffness from 15mm through axle gives confidence on rough terrain. Service your fork yourself with our how to videos we have oil levels for almost any fork model and year. Fox racing float rebuilt kit 80300099kit application. Whether in a marathon, an enduro race or in the fight for every last second on a downhill track. I have purchased three nonoem fox 36 forks 200820102012, and each. If you want to get on the podium, there is no way around the quality of fox suspension forks and rear shocks.
All fox fork models with oil level charts and volumes. Competitive cyclists guide to the fox 32 rlc fork shock set up. View and download fox racing shox 32mm forx owners manual online. Fox has revamped their entire lineup for the 2012 production year. Additional information regarding updating from 10wt. Cyclinic is a dedicated mountain bike suspension centre, located in kelvin grove, brisbane. Fox float rear shock air sleeve kit fox racing shox suspension is some of the best in the world but any suspension system only works as well as its seals are holding up old seals diminish performance and can introduce dirt and grit into your suspension.
Fox racing shox 32mm forx owners manual pdf download. The talas is unbelievably smooth and consistent for an airsprung fork and it pretty much felt that way out of the box. Fox racing shox fork oil volumes select fork bike tech tools. The tricky bit is getting the snap ring off the top of the shock and you just need to compress the air can up towards the top eye while at the same time sticking a pick through the small hole in the top rim of the.
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