I don’t think a longer travel R7 Pro would be for me, I just wish one existed for lighter riders. The 120mm R7 is an impressively stiff platform - I think pretty much anyone who jumped on a 5” bike with one installed would be impressed.
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Forks that have significant stiction coupled with modern slack bikes also tend to feel flexy-yet-harsh and can even bind up as forces push the stanchions against the bushings when they should be gliding on oil.
It’s something always worth considering when comparing old to new.
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The RXF36 and actually the RXF34 too, are stiff chassis but to comment on your specific comparison requires a few more details - what year if 34, and how much travel?
Jan. 18, 2023, 7:06 p.m. - Andrew Major
I don’t think a longer travel R7 Pro would be for me, I just wish one existed for lighter riders. The 120mm R7 is an impressively stiff platform - I think pretty much anyone who jumped on a 5” bike with one installed would be impressed. ——— Forks that have significant stiction coupled with modern slack bikes also tend to feel flexy-yet-harsh and can even bind up as forces push the stanchions against the bushings when they should be gliding on oil. It’s something always worth considering when comparing old to new. ——— The RXF36 and actually the RXF34 too, are stiff chassis but to comment on your specific comparison requires a few more details - what year if 34, and how much travel?