foxr vs fox rc

bbike · 07-23-2003, 02:40 PM

hey guys , i got my fox r working fine on my bighit and i was wondering, is there a huge differance between the fox r and fox rc. I know that the fox rc is nitro charged and every thing, but is it really that big of an upgrade, especially since i am low on money. I think that i am going to stay withthe fox r, but what is your ipinion.

Biking Fiend · 07-23-2003, 02:50 PM

totaly different ride, i had a R on my stinky and then a RC on my a-line. Having control over compression is such a good advantage and it maks such a sweet swooshing noise when the shock reloads.

bbike · 07-23-2003, 04:24 PM

never mind, iam going to keep the foxr, i just bought new cranks

UFO · 07-23-2003, 06:43 PM

i say not much. when i had an rc, i ran the compression wide open as to reduce my chances of blowing the shock. the rc does have a more supple ride because of the larger volume in the resevoir, but all in all, if you already have a vanilla r, i dont think it is worth it to upgrade to an rc unless you can get a great deal on it. both shocks are nitrogen charged. like i said, the ride is more responsive on the rc due to the increased volume

mike · 07-23-2003, 08:45 PM

very different ride.. the rc has way better compression. i found it ramped up much better on my s8 than an r.. resists bottoming much better
also better at high speeds, tends to not blow through travel like an r does

sAFETY · 07-23-2003, 08:49 PM

I never noticed much of a difference, but the RC wasn't really dialed into my weight and riding style that well.

I'd say don't bother with an upgrade until you can afford to make it count and get a next generation shock like Manitou, 5th, avy, or Romic.

IFO · 07-23-2003, 10:14 PM

RC is def. worth the upgrade...

but if cash is low, then obviosuly dotn bother untill your Vanilla R gives u troubel...

07-23-2003, 02:40 PM	#1
bbike Team Bighit: Get on it! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,021 Rep Power: 10	foxr vs fox rc hey guys , i got my fox r working fine on my bighit and i was wondering, is there a huge differance between the fox r and fox rc. I know that the fox rc is nitro charged and every thing, but is it really that big of an upgrade, especially since i am low on money. I think that i am going to stay withthe fox r, but what is your ipinion.

07-23-2003, 02:50 PM	#2
Biking Fiend Jump around! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 6,379 Rep Power: 2083923	totaly different ride, i had a R on my stinky and then a RC on my a-line. Having control over compression is such a good advantage and it maks such a sweet swooshing noise when the shock reloads. __________________

07-23-2003, 04:24 PM	#3
bbike Team Bighit: Get on it! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,021 Rep Power: 10	never mind, iam going to keep the foxr, i just bought new cranks __________________ BIGHIT FOR SALE... CHEAP http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3669305997&category=58 081&sspagename=STRK%3AMESSE%3AIT&rd=1

07-23-2003, 08:45 PM	#5
mike take me to your diesel Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: vancouver Posts: 3,449 Rep Power: 9489	very different ride.. the rc has way better compression. i found it ramped up much better on my s8 than an r.. resists bottoming much better also better at high speeds, tends to not blow through travel like an r does __________________ Big Bike: Santa Cruz Bullit Bigger Bike: Suzuki RM125

07-23-2003, 08:49 PM	#6
sAFETY You can't fax glitter!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nomadic family-man (Currently Whistler) Posts: 5,975 Rep Power: 1697822	I never noticed much of a difference, but the RC wasn't really dialed into my weight and riding style that well. I'd say don't bother with an upgrade until you can afford to make it count and get a next generation shock like Manitou, 5th, avy, or Romic. __________________ iforonewelcome.com

07-23-2003, 06:43 PM	#4
UFO Old school Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VWLOC Posts: 954 Rep Power: 20594	i say not much. when i had an rc, i ran the compression wide open as to reduce my chances of blowing the shock. the rc does have a more supple ride because of the larger volume in the resevoir, but all in all, if you already have a vanilla r, i dont think it is worth it to upgrade to an rc unless you can get a great deal on it. both shocks are nitrogen charged. like i said, the ride is more responsive on the rc due to the increased volume

07-23-2003, 10:14 PM	#7
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,657 Rep Power: 4442274	RC is def. worth the upgrade... but if cash is low, then obviosuly dotn bother untill your Vanilla R gives u troubel...

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