I've never managed to get the newest RockShox stuff quite as nice as Fox. I tries the Vivid for 2 rides (I took it from another bike, so have returned it back to X2 now). It worked fine though, no complaints. Felt very similar to the X2, but harder to get to rebound damping due to the Crestline design.
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I concur... Liked how the zeb held up on a rail, Didnt like it on the crestline, But "For me" The 38 is better at everything, It's the same with there shocks, i'v been meaning to get up and out with jack from mojo to test a coil on the crestline, But the x2 is running so sweet out back iv not bothered, When you can ride as hard as you want and forget about your suspension, its good enough for you.
I also have 750 and 500w batteries for my Voima and I can definitely feel the weight difference, but my spacer is in the top of the frame so the weight is lower, so you’re probably right about the weight of yours being higher and not being able to feel the difference as much.Yeah, I thought I'd notice the difference. I think part of the problem is the battery spacer is at the bottom (so that it doesn't need a male and female socket + wires passing through), which means the 1kg saved is at the BB. If the kg saved was at the head tube end maybe it would help
Those wheels will be a nice weight reduction that you’ll notice and they’ll feel even better with the berd spokes. They’ll smooth out a lot of the small trail chatter and vibrations. I love mine!
That looks very nice! I also have the same X2/40 combo on my bike and I love it. Out of curiosity, how does your Crestline compare to your Voima?
Is your battery connector also at the top i.e. does the spacer pass the power through? I'm sure I'd notice 1kg from the head tube area.
Can I sense an ultimate suspension showdown video New Boxxer/Vivid Vs 40/X2 Vs DH38/TTX?
That would be so sick 
No, my plug is under the rubber cover in the pic below and my battery plugs in at the bottom of the down tube. 750, (9.76 lbs) & 500w w/adapter, (7.10 lbs) also below
You sir are a bike slut........
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To me the Fox 40 seems much better at damping control and sensitivity right through the travel. It’s similar to Zeb vs Fox 38 in my experience, the Zeb felt move over damped in many situations and the Boxxer felt similar.Mid life crisis orange
Just kidding, that's interesting to hear. What do you prefer about them Vs Boxxer?
Hi, Welcome... Mine's a 200 and i had no issues sinking it all the way in, Try fiddle with the cable up top when you insert it
Do you have a preference Vs single crown Fox 38 on the Crestline yet?To me the Fox 40 seems much better at damping control and sensitivity right through the travel. It’s similar to Zeb vs Fox 38 in my experience, the Zeb felt move over damped in many situations and the Boxxer felt similar.
The Charger 3 in Zeb was decent but I could never get it to match the 38 for overall sensitivity and support.
Spring wise, the Boxxer requires much higher air pressure (160-170psi in my case at 80KG) versus only 80 PSI in the Fox 40 - so the Fox runs substantially lower pressures which must be due to the larger diameter air piston. I believe this might contribute to it feeling more sensitive also - bigger chamber, less pressure.
I think that this combined with the Grip 2 damper in the fork combine to make a more plush feeling ride throughout all of the travel - it feels like a beefy Fox 38, with the benefits of Dual Crown and the larger damper and air spring diameter.
I might add that I know others that prefer the Zeb over the Fox 38 - so maybe it’s just what I’m used to. But, IMO. Fox has the edge in sensitivity and damping throughout the entire stroke. Boxxer seemed to ride a bit higher, plush off the top, but felt more ‘choppy’ over constant chunk.
Saying all of that, I’d definitely be more than happy with either fork and it’s only as I’m in a position to try both that I could test back to back, but it took half a run to tell that I preferred the 40.
Not 100% sure yet, but on the first couple of rides with the Fox 40 I'm totally sold on this on the Crestline. BUT - still the honeymoon period.
Yes, an intend flash. Rode it the first time yesterday. It’s impressive. People talk about flex with them, I don’t feel any. If anything it feels stiffer than my dorado.
@Redders473 New colourways for the rS180?Who wants to see the new colour ways
Really like the looks of the Intend stuff. Good to hear they perform well too
Yes mate
Any indication on release date?
Pre orders start next month
Nice. Cheers mate
