Worst shocks ever

 

I just got a set. Never used. I was definitely hesitant to buy them, but I like trying new things. Seem interesting, looks like a wide range of adjustment is available. From what I gather the Evol chamber ultimately determines how hard or soft you want it. The main air chamber acts like a broad dual rate spring, lots of adjustment as this shock is progressive. I'm not sure how the rebound works...

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I ditched the ones on my old procross. I put a cheap set of regular shocks on it and it was way more compliant.

 

I always love the "worst shock ever" replies with no reasoning.

To start with, what are you looking to get out of a set of shocks? Will these work for you; maybe or maybe not. Need more detail on if these will be the best for your application or not. What about your current shocks do you not like? What do you really like? Have you had the shocks setup for you and your riding style (with an honest eval of your riding style, cause not everybody is really an extremely "hard" rider)?

No matter what aftermarket shock you go with, if it is just used straight out of the box with no setup; your chances of it actually working good is very minimal.

As for the Fox Float 3 Evol, if you have the funds and can upgrade to the Evol 3 QS series I would (especially for a more trail or ditch banger oriented sled). As with any air shock, you have to like tinkering a bit to get these to work best for you. I see most people initially just put way to much air pressure in from the very beginning. Air shocks are very progressive in their spring rates compared to a coil type of shock. A couple PSI in an air shock can make a large difference. Temp changes, elevation changes, just a leaky seal can change your air pressure slightly, which can change the overall feel. This is most notable when running just a Float 3 standard air shock (single chamber).

You will really want to play with them, adjusting pressures to get them to work best. At the end of it, you may realize you need to get the rebound stack reworked depending on where you land (faster or slower). This is why I prefer the QS, as you do have some rebound adjustment with the 3 position lever. Most people I see have too much pressure and too fast of a rebound, giving a very harsh ride. If you don't like to tinker with your suspension, I'd probably go to a coilover shock that has been configured and setup by a shop just for you and your sled.

 

One thing I found with float shocks is it's easier to control ride height and can easily lower the centre of gravity without messing with different shock/spring lengths. Downfall I hear about the evols is they are very finicky and hard to set up. As previously stated I would get the fox QS3rs if I went aftermarket and be done with it.

Dan

 

I always love the "worst shock ever" replies with no reasoning.

To start with, what are you looking to get out of a set of shocks? Will these work for you; maybe or maybe not. Need more detail on if these will be the best for your application or not. What about your current shocks do you not like? What do you really like? Have you had the shocks setup for you and your riding style (with an honest eval of your riding style, cause not everybody is really an extremely "hard" rider)?

No matter what aftermarket shock you go with, if it is just used straight out of the box with no setup; your chances of it actually working good is very minimal.

As for the Fox Float 3 Evol, if you have the funds and can upgrade to the Evol 3 QS series I would (especially for a more trail or ditch banger oriented sled). As with any air shock, you have to like tinkering a bit to get these to work best for you. I see most people initially just put way to much air pressure in from the very beginning. Air shocks are very progressive in their spring rates compared to a coil type of shock. A couple PSI in an air shock can make a large difference. Temp changes, elevation changes, just a leaky seal can change your air pressure slightly, which can change the overall feel. This is most notable when running just a Float 3 standard air shock (single chamber).

You will really want to play with them, adjusting pressures to get them to work best. At the end of it, you may realize you need to get the rebound stack reworked depending on where you land (faster or slower). This is why I prefer the QS, as you do have some rebound adjustment with the 3 position lever. Most people I see have too much pressure and too fast of a rebound, giving a very harsh ride. If you don't like to tinker with your suspension, I'd probably go to a coilover shock that has been configured and setup by a shop just for you and your sled.

ok, I have had them on two sleds, a yamaha viper and a sidewinder, not sure about them off trail or in a mountain capacity, but as this is a four stroke forum, I'm guessing that's not the application. They are inconsistant, and since you are using ambient air to set pressure they change, sag, over charge and in general do not ride well, handle well, or live well. after switching sleds over to coil overs the sled were night and day better. never seen a more gimmick shock on the market.

 

Never used them but seems like air pressure is not a good way to control in suspension stiffness. The MX pros are going back to front spring forks over air forks for this reason. They are returning to spring forks even though they spring versions add a bit of weight. As air heats up, pressure builds, gets stiffer. It is hard to keep oil from leaking, even more difficult to seal air. But, I never used them so I do not have a first hand experience.