The Big Question - Fox Or RockShox? | GMBN Tech Show 250

In this week's GMBN Tech Show, Anna is joined by Steve Jones from @embn to ask the big question, Fox Vs RockShox? Plus all the usual segments such as the Quiz, Comments & Bike Cave!

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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Topic
06:25 - News
13:14 - Quiz
14:02 - Comments
17:41 - Bike Cave
20:24 - Quiz

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What forks have you owned and what would you have if you could? 🤔 Let us know 👇
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[kenalexander]

I am in my 50s and grew up with Rockshox, but have bikes with Rockshox and Fox and both are great. Having the two big brands and the competetition between is good and leads to improvements and innovation.

[mikedoe]

Forks from both brands are awesome. Only difference is Fox use the Marzocchi name for their models with slightly less bells and whistles. But take nothing away, they’re all good! Loved my Bomber Z1

[Adam-vmkp]

A charger3 lyrik and a grip2 36 feel almost identical when set properly. There’s not much difference between equivalent forks.

[allanbuchan]

I could listen to Steve Jones all day .

[andersonsridebikes]

I’ve tried most of them and I love them all. EXT, push, RS, Fox, and Ohlins. My new Shuttle LT has an Ohlins TTX2 Air shock and a Fox 38 Factory Fork. I think it all comes down to personal preference and I’m never afraid to mix and match

[gustavsutherland]

ive got a rockshox fork and fox shock both are good not really bothered which as long as it lasts with lower maintenance which i think has gotta be rockshox

[Desmond]

I have to admit, after seeing Jonesy on the last Dirt Shed Show, i was a bit scared for Anna.
But after 20 minutes, Steve has been nothing but professional & reserved.
Might it be that Martyn is the instigator of chaos and destruction ?

[blaisebenoit-corey]

I don't have to make opinions on fox vs rockshox, however I do find fox's naming much less confusing

[ej_drew]

i like rockshox bc the black stanchions. that is all. both are great

[thewackylifeph]

I'm on an entry-level SR Suntour. A Fox or Rockshox fork is a bit of a dream for me. Still can't clearly afford it. ;)

[slick-riq]

I have both, but prefer Fox.

The quality of everything is so high that quality isn’t a differentiating factor.

So what does differ is looks - the Fox looks more cool.

As well I find the Fox easier, for some reason, to tune/behave the way I want.

Though the RS Flight Attendant could a huge differentiator if it can take care of all the tuning for me.

[zethjugos]

Excited to see more modular bikes...as each person is different, these can allow riders to personalize their bikes for themselves...

[neilhawes]

I love my Rockshox Zeb on my e bike, and i have upgraded to the Lyric ultimate 2023 for my Nukeproof scout and they are awesome and worth every penny 😃

[kotelettschweiss]

For me its Cane creek shocks. The price is similar to rockshox, the adjustment and said longevity is really good and by far betterthan the rockshox shocks i Had. Plus the fact that its assembled in the usa. Just look up astonmtbs dvosaga ;)

[rupedog]

Fox I think seem to have more of a small brand feel, even though they are not. I think a lot of people like fox and dislike RS purely because RS is a 'big global brand', which lots hate solely for that reason (take note Muc-off, yet wider/more diluted still product range!). People often like to make a less common choice as it feels 'more informed/aware.', whether it is or not.

[psvhangoveral]

I want to ban the phrase 'Buttery smooth'

[rob_j_b]

Own a coil converted Pike, a standard 36, a set of DVO Diamond's and a pair of Formula Selva R's. I couldn't pick between them performance wise....

[dannyrobbo]

Always been Rockshox with a pair of Lyrics and deluxe RT2 on my last bike.
New bike is Fox though and has a set of 36 Performance Elite and X2 Evol.
Both are an upgrade on the new bike but I do find them a lot more compliant. Not as easy to set sag on fox though, I do love the printed scale Rockshox does

[billderas]

Fox vs RockShox is an easy question for me. Both high end forks and shocks can be tuned to meet my riding needs; but, Fox has one of their service centers within 20 miles of my home...not that I have needed any full rebuilds/revalving yet.