Kings VS Extreme Cold

Here is more data on shock oils, but not on Fox R2 or PTFE.

https://wplbike.com/blogs/news/suspension-oil-comparison-wpl-vs-fox-and-rockshox

Everything on the list has a higher viscosity index than King's oil.

 

From my research (a few years ago now, memory is a bit foggy) Fox oil is rated to a lower temperature than King oil is. I do not know for sure the exact type of oil that article was referencing.

I have Kings on my truck. Living in Maine we see a few days each year getting down towards -20*F. To be honest I cant really say Ive noticed a huge difference on road. I think tire pressure helps more. The coldest Ive ever wheeled is probably about -10*F. Again cant say I notice a huge difference, but maybe I just get used to it over time as the winter gets colder.

That said, whenever I get around to rebuilding my kings I think Im going to have Fox oil put in instead of King.

 

Tuning/ride qualiy may change

Not something they have listed.


Apparently the bicycle oil is also called PTFE, but not the same as Truck & Off-Road shock oil