Fox Racing Shox DHX RC4 Reviews
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The DHX RC4 is our flagship, purpose-built downhill shock specifically engineered to meet the demands of the athletes who make the world's most incredible downhill courses look simple. The DHX RC4's externally adjustable high and low speed velocity sensitive damping, and our celebrated Boost Valve that provides position-sensitive ending stroke control, act independently from each other allowing the rider to dial in the optimal balance of traction, small bump compliance and big-hit absorption for the perfect amount of terrain following it takes to win championships. A large diameter shaft lowers internal pressures and increases oil flow throughout the entire shock allowing for the widest-possible range of tuning. We built it from the ground up to make every one of your runs faster, because you're always competing against something.
The DHX RC4 is our flagship, purpose-built downhill shock specifically engineered to meet the demands of the athletes who make the world's most incredible downhill courses look simple. The DHX RC4's externally adjustable high and low speed velocity sensitive damping, and our celebrated Boost Valve that provides position-sensitive ending stroke control, act independently from each other allowing the rider to dial in the optimal balance of traction, small bump compliance and big-hit absorption for the perfect amount of terrain following it takes to win championships. A large diameter shaft lowers internal pressures and increases oil flow throughout the entire shock allowing for the widest-possible range of tuning. We built it from the ground up to make every one of your runs faster, because you're always competing against something.
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Reviews
Model/Year: 2012
Pros: -Quick to setup with instructions from Fox
-Buttery smooth and responsive
Cons: -None
Recommendation: Anybody looking for a buttery smooth and adjustable shock for their dh or park bike will definitely appreciate this shock.
Pros: -Quick to setup with instructions from Fox
-Buttery smooth and responsive
Cons: -None
Recommendation: Anybody looking for a buttery smooth and adjustable shock for their dh or park bike will definitely appreciate this shock.
Model/Year: DHX RC4 2009
Pros: - Top level performance, smooth and ever so buttery
- Multiple features and adjustments
- Noticeable difference between adjustment increments
- Responsive
- Quality product
Cons: - Depending on what bike it is installed some of the adjustments could be difficult to reach (i.e. High/Low speed compression)
- Takes some time to setup
Recommendation: In my opinion the DHX RC4 is worth every penny. Loaded with tonnes of features it can cater to any dh trail. Yes it requires tools to adjust but at least they're not propitiatory and I'm usually carrying a multi-tool that works anyways.
I did find the stock steal spring to be a little inconsistent but that was easily solved by installing a Ti spring.
Pros: - Top level performance, smooth and ever so buttery
- Multiple features and adjustments
- Noticeable difference between adjustment increments
- Responsive
- Quality product
Cons: - Depending on what bike it is installed some of the adjustments could be difficult to reach (i.e. High/Low speed compression)
- Takes some time to setup
Recommendation: In my opinion the DHX RC4 is worth every penny. Loaded with tonnes of features it can cater to any dh trail. Yes it requires tools to adjust but at least they're not propitiatory and I'm usually carrying a multi-tool that works anyways.
I did find the stock steal spring to be a little inconsistent but that was easily solved by installing a Ti spring.
Model/Year: 2011
Pros: Solid construction, superior low speed sensitivity.
Superior control over the wheel when things get really rough.. The boostvalve works great
Cons: You need tools to adjust the clickers as they are stiff
Recommendation: One of the top rear coil shocks on the market. I can hardly believe that Fox improved even this one with the 2012. Great thing about the 2011, works great in all conditions superior control over both the small and big bumps. But you need to bring tools with you (2,3mm) allen keys to adjust the shock as the clickers are tight. For the AM-DH folk this shock you can't loose, expensive but worth it.
Pros: Solid construction, superior low speed sensitivity.
Superior control over the wheel when things get really rough.. The boostvalve works great
Cons: You need tools to adjust the clickers as they are stiff
Recommendation: One of the top rear coil shocks on the market. I can hardly believe that Fox improved even this one with the 2012. Great thing about the 2011, works great in all conditions superior control over both the small and big bumps. But you need to bring tools with you (2,3mm) allen keys to adjust the shock as the clickers are tight. For the AM-DH folk this shock you can't loose, expensive but worth it.
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