Fox qs3 compression adjuster kit the fox qs3 quick switch 3 valve is designed to give the rider three distinct damping zones. Fox rebuild seal kit for float line air sleeve to keep your fox air shock in the best condition you need regular maintained. The other option is to have fox send the oc cartridge 2 day air to your shop and have them fix it. Fox float x2 hsclsc hsrlsr 2pos rear shock 2020 factory series, metric sizing from. Fox float rp 2 propedal 150 mm haibike qfs sl 22 duration. New fox du bushing for one rear shock eyelet 12 internal diameter. Feb 01, 2012 the factoryseries 2012 float rp23 shock alongside the standard 2011 version. The latest technology, the lowest weight, exceptional durability, tons of adjustability, etc.
The machine incorporates a hydraulic downpressure system and air floatation table with appropriate hydraulics and controls. Neither had been serviced before so they were overdue. Fox float x evol shock diagram 1262012 ever wonder what exactly was inside the fox float x evol shocks that grace the front suspension of the rr and tucker hibbertedition 20 arctic cat snowmobiles. Fox float x2 hsclsc hsrlsr rear shock 2020 factory series, metric sizing from. Fox s popular float shocks have been updated for the ultimate in ride plushness. Coming from riding nothing but hardtails, i do not have anything to compare to, since this shock is my first for rear suspension. During that evolution, ive become a 29er aficionado and honestly cant see myself riding anything other than 29ers at this point.
Settingup the fox rp23 rear shock competitive cyclist. I use firm propedal position at road and mountain trail. The shock should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged. The factory series rp23 that you see here has all of the latest goodies that fox has to offer. If your measured sag value doesnt match the table value, add or release air pressure in 5 psi increments. Fox racing shox float air seal kit one color, for all. Fox float r rp2 rp23 rp3 triad improved damper servicerebuil d oil seals kit. Suspension rf fox rp23 boostvalvelefty speed carbon pbr, 100. Replaced my old shock fox float rp2 drcv from my 2010 trek fuel ex 8. This shock is everything that i could imagine and works perfectly. Fox racing shox sealhead tool for float 3 shocks on sale.
Fox shox manual shocks and forks 2009 by vita jte issuu. Competitive cyclist shows how to set up the fox rp23 rear. Suspension rf fox dyad rt2fox 36 talas r, 180 mm, 20qr. Jun 15, 2016 fox float rp23 kaasut ja oljyt sekasi. Had 11 year old fox rp2 shock and fox rl32 forks serviced. I like that you can lock it out on climbs, but honestly since it does not seem to have any pedal bounce, i never have to. Check that quickrelease levers or thruaxle pinch bolts are properly adjusted and tightened. Vigorous training with weights can double or triple a muscles size, whereas disuse, as in space travel, can shrink it by 20 percent in two weeks. Its designed for trail, mountain and crossover sleds. Screw the fox racing shox high pressure pump onto the air valve until the pump shows pressure on the gauge. New this year is a kashima coat and easy access to schrader air cap for adjusting the air chamber pressure. This first is that is that it fills in many of the tiny gaps and ridges on the surface of the stanchions and.
If installation is necessary, fox racing shox strongly advises having a qualified bicycle service technician install your fox product on your bicycle. Improperly installed or adjusted brakes can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries to the rider. Fox float rp2 rear shock problem bicycles stack exchange. Tackling a technical downhill course can be quite a challenge, but having good suspension can definitely make it easier, which is where the fox float drcv ctd shock comes in. Thank you for choosing fox racing shox for your bicycle. Installing your shock general maintenance before you ride measuring sag. It was created to compete against the ccdb air, vivid air and the bos void rear shocks. Competitive cyclist shows how to set up the fox rp23 rear shock. Heres a quick overview of how to set up your fox rp23 rear shock for best performance.
Refer to the air spring setting guidelines table below for the proper sag setting. The nomad that we tested the fox float x2 on has had a ccdb air cs and a vivid air on it in the last 8 months. Hot network questions does aluminium foil have an odourgas off. If necessary, measure and set sag again and repeat this adjustment. Nov 10, 2015 fox announced the new float x2 earlier this year. Fox has a long standing tradition of satisfying even the most discriminating. So far the float x2 has been mounted on the bike for 4 months. Correct set up for your rp23 shock is essential to get the best ride out of your new frame. Apr 21, 2012 i got a 2011 slayer 50, that came with the factory fox 36 float r, ive put about 10 hours on it so far so should be past its break in period, but im finding that i have to run air pressure way.
There are some small but very useful details that fox has added this year. Fox racing shox owners manual forks and shocks this manual is a printed version of the owners manual that is originally contained on the cdrom owners manual, which ships with all 2007 forks and shocks. Do not use any solvents or degreasers, as these products can damage the shocks exterior finish or its anodized parts. Internal service should be performed by fox racing shox or an authorized service center.
The propedal feels good and actually feels like it works on this one. Internet connectivity, if available, enables you to access the foxhelp technical manual online, letting you view the most uptodate information. Competitive cyclist guide to fox rp23 shock set up youtube. The factory series rp23 that you see here has all of the latest goodies that fox has to offer slick kashima coat, boost valve compression damping and the. Powered by gbc has a 2009 giant anthem x2 frame with a fox float rp2 rear shock. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. This eliminates the confusion of having multiple clicks. Foxs popular float shocks have been updated for the ultimate in ride plushness. The fox air float cutoff with horizontal traveling axis is a specially designed cutoff system that provides control of the saw with joysticks from a control panel located outside of the machine enclosure. Please try retyping the web address or using our search options above. Our test unit, a factory fox 120 fit ctd wtrail adjust, lowered to 110 mm of travel tipped the scale at 3. Please contact your local dealer or fox racing shox for further inspection and repair. Although we have attempted to edit all references, we might not have caught all of. I worked for the company so built a very high end custom version of the standard ride.
Internal service should be performed by fox or an authorized service center. Clean the outside of your shock with only mild soap and water, and wipe dry with a soft dry rag. The fox qs3 quick switch 3 valve is designed to give the rider three distinct damping zones. Jan 03, 2011 the big news for fox in 2011 that immediately catches your eye is the the gold kashima coat covered stanchions.
It incorporates a vacuum holddown system for the tooling. Fox racing shox float air seal kit one color, for all float. Rp2 had some serious issues but frank managed to bring it back from the dead to fight another day. If you havent serviced your rear fox float shock, you need this. The fox held its own and improved the overall ride of the nomad on the descents. Clean the outside of your shock with soap and water and wipe dry with a soft dry rag. Im about to buy a fox float rp2 to replace my fox triad that came standard on my specialized stumpjumper fsr 06.
Fox float rp2 upgrade size issue page 1 pedal powered. I changed the orings and lubed them which are 1mm x 5mm if anyone is curious and that did not fix the problem either. If you can find your bikes manual online you should be able to get the intiial setup info in that, most people will then adjust this to suit their own riding style. Internal service should be performed by fox racing shox or an authorized. When i was at fox midwest a couple weeks ago, there was a poster that spelled it all out.
These are all high volume air shocks offering high and low speed compression and rebound adjusters. Buy fox racing shox sealhead tool for float 3 shocks at 2wheel. Inside its hardanodized 6061t6 aluminum body, the internal floating piston ifp separates the highpressure. Santa cruz 2016 rear shock air pressure guide centraal cycle. Does propedal on fox rp2 rear shock wear out when on during downhill. Eyetoeye length, travel, eyelet hardware width, and.
By doing so, you have chosen the best suspension product in the world. So i noticed my rear shock is leaking a pinkish orange oil from my propedal switch at a very fast rate after a ride the other day. With an rp23 on an orange 5 the nature of the design means you run a little higher psi than your weight. Pro pedal lock out quiet smooth operation seems bomb proof so far very little maintenance required very little tinkering and. You can apply for sponsorships if you are a student. Fox float rp2 rear shock problem soft run and hiss sound on first 510% of travel. Settingup the fox rp23 rear shock posted on july 2, 2011. I talked with ed from fox and they are very aware of the problem and wil fix it asap. Add air pressure until desired pressure is shown on the gauge. When pumped to 200 psi, the shock has a considerably soft run and is making a hissingsucking noise, both on about first 510% of its travel. The float 3 evol r is application specifically valved, and its infinitely adjustable dual rate air spring and externally adjustable rebound allows the rider to quickly and easily tune for any terrain condition or personal preference. May 30, 2012 the fox rp23 has pretty much become the benchmark shock for allmountain riding and thanks to leaps forward in technology is only looking to get better. View online or download fox racing shox float 80rl owners manual.
All amd floats outer shells are manufactured from 100% virgin prime grade polyethylene, filled with molded inplace 100% virgin 1pcf expanded polystyrene. Kashima coat is an industrial coating process that does two things that are both highly beneficial for suspension parts. If youve used a fox shock with propedal any time in the last few. In this video, i want to show you the difference between open position and firm propedal position. Fox float r rp2 rp23 rp3 triad improved damper servicerebuild oil seals kit. Im mainly riding fire tracks on a giant trance x1 fitted with a rear fox rp2 shock and im thinking upgrading this rear shock with a fox rp23. The factoryseries 2012 float rp23 shock alongside the standard 2011 version.
Skeletal muscle is the most abundant tissue in the human body and also one of the most adaptable. Weve had the rp23 shock attached to a 140mm saracen ariel since august 2011. Hey all, after reading up on the fox rp23 manual i now understand the pro pedal lever on and off and the pro pedal settings light, medium and firm but my shock only has a positive clicking. The fox rp23 has pretty much become the benchmark shock for allmountain riding and thanks to leaps forward in technology is only looking to get better. This video guides you through the basic process of measuring important aspects of your rear shock including. If loose, adjust according to manufacturers recommendations. Is this something that i can fix easily by myself with a rebuild kit. Testing propedal function of 2012 fox float rp23 on vimeo.
Fox will send a 2 day air tag and get your fork back to you in less han a week. Fox air float cutoff with horizontal traveling axis. One had a fox float rp23 and the other a fox float r. Hi about the shock change a lot of rear shocks are tuned to suit the suspension,i have a norco fluid that came with a float r and i change it to a rp23 and found that it would not use all it travel and the ride was harsh even with the pro pedal off.
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