New remote lockout for Fox forks

[dubjay]

I remember Burner and Brewmaster talking about making something like this at O'Neill after CC/VQ.

It looks like Fox will be offering it as an option.







XC racers take note - Fox has developed a bar-mounted lockout. Again using Shimano's expertise at making fiddly little components, there's a new bar mounted lever which saves the XC rider from having to reach all the way down to the top of the fork. There's a normal-style thumb lever to lock out the fork, but a clever, side-mounted release shift that you just sort of nudge with the side of your hand - meaning that you don't need to release your grip on the bars - useful on a rocky downhill.

[DeeZee]

The Farse fork just became more interesting. Now all I need is a can of Krylon to paint it Black

[lukewiens]

link for purchase?

[PacMan]

There's also this one, which I prefer:

[ryandood]

I remember seeing some guy on mtbr who made poploc for fox forks. I think he was from sweden? Looked legit though.

[2wheel_lee]

Great for fiddliers! Bad for those who have limited fork-to-downtube clearance.

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by mechmann

in a race situation it is a great thing to not have to let go of the bars, especially when un-locking the fork. everything you can do to limit the chance for error when you are tired on course is a good thing!...

...this isn't like your kind of racing, if you think you are tired after a whole 45 seconds, try race pace for over an hour!

"Hear, hear!"

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by mechmann

... try race pace for over an hour!

Race pace? You mean just sitting there and pedaling? How boring. No thanks. Yeah, riding more dynamically is more my type of racing. Competing in a mountain bike race where you're sitting more than half the time just doesn't seem right.

[dstepper]

Play nice kids, or we will call a huckoff to settle this....

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Race pace? You mean just sitting there and pedaling? How boring. No thanks. Yeah, riding more dynamically is more my type of racing. Competing in a mountain bike race where you're sitting more than half the time just doesn't seem right.

XC Racing isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's far from boring.

[denmother]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Race pace? You mean just sitting there and pedaling? How boring. No thanks. Yeah, riding more dynamically is more my type of racing. Competing in a mountain bike race where you're sitting more than half the time just doesn't seem right.

Ok, so remove your seat and do an XC race!!!

[Abui]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Race pace? You mean just sitting there and pedaling? How boring. No thanks. Yeah, riding more dynamically is more my type of racing. Competing in a mountain bike race where you're sitting more than half the time just doesn't seem right.

On any circuit race I'll guarantee you're going uphill more than half the time (much more).

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by Abui

On any circuit race I'll guarantee you're going uphill more than half the time (much more).

Oh the excitement!

[Rockinthecasbah]

blah, xc racing isnt for me, thats for sure, I dont like lycra, I dont like watching every piece of food i eat, and wheres the air time

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

blah, xc racing isnt for me, thats for sure, I dont like lycra, I dont like watching every piece of food i eat, and wheres the air time

We always race...........back to the car for beer

[RacinJason]

I have thought about getting the pop lock for my Reba bur I have never had to lock it. I like idea. I do use the lock down on mt totem a lot .
If I could get a remote for that it would be cool.

[Chewyeti]

Originally Posted by RacinJason

I have thought about getting the pop lock for my Reba bur I have never had to lock it. I like idea. I do use the lock down on mt totem a lot .
If I could get a remote for that it would be cool.

my reba was locked out when i passed you up pain hill last night

I dig the lockout.... makes it a rigid *instantly*

[RacinJason]

I wish I was in shape to race XC. I would like to try it but I do think my butt might fall off after 8 hrs in the saddle like the VQ or CC.

Yeah I let you pass me I was just testing my granny gear I booked up that hill on wed. Last night I was felling tired.
I had my fork locked down but not locked out.
The Uzzi climbs nice for a big bike.

Originally Posted by Chewyeti

my reba was locked out when i passed you up pain hill last night

I dig the lockout.... makes it a rigid *instantly*

[Chewyeti]

word... just doin my part to give everyone their daily does of crap

[tkblazer]

it looks like you loose the low speed compression adjustment so you are stuck with a RL fork...