All Things Bikes and Tacos! (...and every vehicle imaginable)

$120 INNO RT201 Truck Bed Bike Rack - Bike Mount for Standard Pickup Truck

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002MZQTL0/

Anybody use this? Something similar? This is the way i want to go since the kids seat are attached. My short bed isnt ideal for two beach cruisers. Tried looking but the 906 pages get me easily distracted. Thanks

 

lol. Never seen nor heard of those guys. My worry with them would be that you're attaching to the frame. eventually, it'll rub through the paint and stuff. you'd want to use like a clean microfiber or something to prevent the rubber from marring up your fork and frames.

 

Yeah I was looking at them. I got Pike stickers off another big company once but it was cut on white vinyl and you should see the white edges - really bugged me.

They have a Hawaiian 34 sticker kit for last years 34. Need to see if they can do that with the new style.

 

I did my own service on my Fox 36 last week. Huge amounts of grease packing in the negative air chamber, turns out this is a common issue from Fox. I cleaned it all up and LIGHTLY regreased it, new wipers, foam rings, oil etc, two year old fork feels 10x better than it did when it was new. Noticeable difference in small bump sensitivity, significantly less arm pump after all the down hill this week. May be something to look into if anyone else is running Fox forks.

EDIT: This is not my picture, hands were too greasy to get the phone out, but my air shaft looked worse than this even.

 

Because it's a fun project.

 

I was reading that too. Grease blocks the holes in the shims and gives you that small bump chatter. Good to know!

 

Well it saved me $300, I was ready to spring for the Grip2 damper, but now the Fit4 feels great.

FYI, I'll get your drivetrain in the mail this afternoon or tomorrow.

 

If you never, ever want to worry about spring maintenance or air trapped in the lower and want better small bump sensitivity from your 36... Heavy though.

 

I know, the weight is what is keeping me away. I've been ok with the extra 250 grams of the rear coil vs the DPX2 but not sure I want the added weight up front.....

 

Another thought about hitch racks - they're quick and easy to use with multiple vehicles (assuming the proper receiver). We have a hitch rack that gets regular use both on my truck and my wife's Subaru.

 

We do the same thing, it really only takes 60 seconds to move the 1up between cars. I always feel like I should take the Subaru when it's just me heading somewhere, but I like driving my truck so much more!

 

You are officially addicted. Congrats!

I hope your bike actually sees the mud more than your truck

Dude sweet! Stanley Gap is a cool little gem down there. There are some fast locals

So overall would you recommend the DIY damper service as worth it? Or just pay to send it off?

 

You can still get air trapped in the lowers. But yes, 100% agree the ACS3 is a worthy upgrade. Definitely a noticeably better ride.

You won't notice it, other than on a scale.

 

Well didn't do the damper, I dont think it needs servicing as often as they say. Just did cleaned up the air shaft and did a Lower Leg service, but yes, I will not be sending it off ever again. I think Fox plays up how difficult it is to make money on service. It took me about 1.5 hours and I was being super slow and careful, I'll do it in well under an hour next time. Saving the money is great but not being without a fork for a week+ is even better.

 

You dont think the weight is noticeable in the fork?

 

Hey @Gunshot-6A, you have a mini ramp don't ya?

Not in the slightest.

 

Look what just came in the mail.

 

Not when you're riding it.

 

Oh sure, totally agree on typical lower seal service. But damper service would be a nice challenge I believe

 

I want to try that soon also!