My Auron RC2 PCS is the best fork I've owned out of Pikes, 34s, 36s and several MRP options (although I love MRP, I feel the Auron was a little smoother, both MRP forks I've owned would be a close second). I'd have one on my bike now but they don't offer reduced offset versions yet.
The only downside I can find is the weight and the fact people look at you funny when you tell them that you chose a Suntour fork for your bike. It's really a shame that Suntour's brand identity is so wrapped up in the low end products, because their high end forks are really awesome. I constantly tell people how awesome they are, but the reaction is disbelief every time purely because of the brand name.
I also agree with the HSC tune on the RC2 damper, it's too firm IMO, and should be softened some so that riders can have the dial a little closer to the mid point with adjustment up/down. It's a minor gripe because running it between 1-2 works just fine, but especially being a heavier rider, I prefer to see it a little closer to the middle with more adjustment range.
Aug. 21, 2018, 7:14 a.m. - Shinook
My Auron RC2 PCS is the best fork I've owned out of Pikes, 34s, 36s and several MRP options (although I love MRP, I feel the Auron was a little smoother, both MRP forks I've owned would be a close second). I'd have one on my bike now but they don't offer reduced offset versions yet. The only downside I can find is the weight and the fact people look at you funny when you tell them that you chose a Suntour fork for your bike. It's really a shame that Suntour's brand identity is so wrapped up in the low end products, because their high end forks are really awesome. I constantly tell people how awesome they are, but the reaction is disbelief every time purely because of the brand name. I also agree with the HSC tune on the RC2 damper, it's too firm IMO, and should be softened some so that riders can have the dial a little closer to the mid point with adjustment up/down. It's a minor gripe because running it between 1-2 works just fine, but especially being a heavier rider, I prefer to see it a little closer to the middle with more adjustment range.