Fork Conundrum - Update!

I don't use technology as a crutch - it's a freakin' wheelchair!

Thanks to a great bike shop, I am now the proud owner of 2012 Fox TALAS RC2 180.

Fork Conundrum - Float vs. TALAS, Part 2

 A while back, I was trying to figure out whether to get a Float or TALAS for the EG.  So few people have the Kashima stanchions on either model [thanks Fox - aftermarket only!] that it was difficult to find a thorough review.  There is plenty of anecdotal evidence to indicate that Kashima works, so I'll take the plunge and get the TALAS 180 RC2.  The lower travel setting will be climbable, and it's not like I can get a whole lot worse than I am now.  Riiiiiiiiight...

I'll wait until after Sea Otter, 'cause Fox will debut the 2012 version and I'll be able to make an educated decision on which fork is most bling.  Also, any significant changes will push the price of the 2011 down.  6 weeks to go...

Fork Conundrum - Float vs. TALAS

I had a good conversation with Arthur at Suspensionwerx on Thursday [Friday?].  We talked about what they could do for my rear shock, a Fox RP23 with the HV can and the medium compression / low rebound tune.  Basically, they're going to add in a Boost Valve and tweak the ProPedal a bit.  This should firm up the mid-stroke a fair bit and stop it from wallowing.  It will not be coil-ish on the descents, but it should be a hell of a lot better overall.  If it still sucks, then I'll chuck it and get a CCDB, RC4 or something along those lines.