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HELP!
I have the cash for either of these forks(2013), but the big question is………WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? The BoXXer RC is more, but why? -
The main difference is the weight. The Domain coming in at 3445g because the sanctions are steel and the Boxxer comes in at 2882g as the sanctions are aluminum.
If you are looking for a lower budgeted fork and not worried about weight then go with the cheaper Domain.
Have a read of the review on the Domain R found here on singletracks.
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Next question, I use the bike for dirt jumping, drops, AND light-medium DH, which fork would handle this the best?
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What bike are you putting it on?
"wildwestjake" wroteNext question, I use the bike for dirt jumping, drops, AND light-medium DH, which fork would handle this the best?
For the use you describe, I’d buy a 170mm single crown like a RockShox Lyric or something similar…it’ll be lighter than a dual crown. Otherwise, if you’re dead set on the boxxer, either version will be overly sufficient (overkill) for what you want to do with it.
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Both forks will handle pretty much everything you throw at them. The Boxxer will handle much better thru rocky tech sections compared to the Domain. The Boxxer has slight advantage in the adjustment department as it is air sprung, which will allow you to dial in your sag a little easier and quicker then on the Domain.
In the end if you don’t do a lot of real techy downhill then go with the cheaper Domain and use the money you save to upgrade another part of your ride. Maybe some new bike bling! -
Well, a majority of my DH is tech, and the boxxer is good for dirt jumping?
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Short answer, No. Not to often will you find a dj bike with dual crowns. For one they are so heavy, second they are limited in there rotation.
You may want to consider a single crown like JT mentioned. Go with a Totem or another fork with 180 mm of travel. They will preform well for light DH, and be much more suited for dirt jumping.
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I have a marzo RV that came on my Airborne Taka and it is fine for the dirt jumping I do, but it tops out, and the amount of adjustment is WAY to small, that’s why want a new DH fork, I considered the single crown idea, but I like the amount of travel dual crowns give.
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"wildwestjake" wrote
I have a marzo RV that came on my Airborne Taka and it is fine for the dirt jumping I do, but it tops out, and the amount of adjustment is WAY to small, that’s why want a new DH fork, I considered the single crown idea, but I like the amount of travel dual crowns give.
Ahhh, the ole IH Yakuza. Bro if you want a solid fork for this bike without all the weight of the dual and triple crowns, then fly with either the Totem or the Lyric, as they are both the strongest single crown forks on the market and still make an exceptional DH/FR fork, but lighter.
The Totem is absolutely theeeeee strongest SC fork anywhere, and just as strong as any DC or TC fork out there. I have run on DC, TC, and I have come to the solid conclusion among many others that the Totem is really hard to beat, Fly with the Solo Air, that way you can either run them solo air coil or just spring coil. I beat the living hell out of my Totem with big hit step-downs (ledge drops) to flat and trans, bomb through gnarly rock and root gardens, lots of abusive DH, and the DJ’s as well, and they hold up so strong and sure. I am getting my second Totem in Wednesday for my other big bike, and I am soooo stoked bro.
Nothing wrong with the Boxxer bro, if DC or TC is what you really want, but they are a stiffer fork per say. I have the single crown Domain, and it is a great fork, however, holds nothing to Lyric, and especially the Totem.
Good luck and shred on bro! 😄 😄
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Got a dirt jumper instead, specialized P1 full rigid, after having my DH buddy tune my suspension, it rocks, but thanks for your time, i’ll get a boxxer some day………
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