Fox Float X Performance Elite, 210 X 50-55 (they're internally adjustable for stroke) MSRP is $699 CAD. Marzocchi Bomber Air MSRP is $619 CAD. But you'll have trouble finding a Float X PE in sizes other than 210 X 50-55, whereas the Bomber Air is available after-market in all a large variety of sizes. If you can find a Float X PE in the length/stroke you need, it's likely a take-off and cheaper than $699. At which point you shouldn't even look at the Bomber Air. If you can't, or can't be bothered to wait, the Bomber Air will do the trick. I've ridden both, pretty sure I couldn't tell the difference in a blind test. The Float X is easier to dial in though, which feels like it's worth an extra $80 to me. YMMV.
If you're really worried about having the "perfect" shock tune for your bike, have it tuned. Spend the money, do it right. Will you notice a difference? Unlikely, but then it probably depends on how large the difference in tunes is.
The real take away from this review? There's zero point in going with the Float X Factory shock other than to show other riders that you have more disposable income than they do and that you spend it on shocks painted gold, like an idiot.
Nov. 1, 2022, 10:24 a.m. - SomeBikeGuy
Fox Float X Performance Elite, 210 X 50-55 (they're internally adjustable for stroke) MSRP is $699 CAD. Marzocchi Bomber Air MSRP is $619 CAD. But you'll have trouble finding a Float X PE in sizes other than 210 X 50-55, whereas the Bomber Air is available after-market in all a large variety of sizes. If you can find a Float X PE in the length/stroke you need, it's likely a take-off and cheaper than $699. At which point you shouldn't even look at the Bomber Air. If you can't, or can't be bothered to wait, the Bomber Air will do the trick. I've ridden both, pretty sure I couldn't tell the difference in a blind test. The Float X is easier to dial in though, which feels like it's worth an extra $80 to me. YMMV. If you're really worried about having the "perfect" shock tune for your bike, have it tuned. Spend the money, do it right. Will you notice a difference? Unlikely, but then it probably depends on how large the difference in tunes is. The real take away from this review? There's zero point in going with the Float X Factory shock other than to show other riders that you have more disposable income than they do and that you spend it on shocks painted gold, like an idiot.