Float R Vs. RP23

[Docklobster]

Ok I did a search and didn't find anything useful - Is the Float RP23 worth an extra $100 what are peoples opinions? Pro's/Con's? Should I look at something entirely different???

Thanks,

[dubjay]

The RP23 allows you to adjust ProPedal (3 levels even), which I use often. I leave ProPedal on for the (smooth) climbs and open it up for the downhills.

I would definitely spend the extra cash, but ultimately it's up to you.

[Pho'dUp]

For $100 bucks more, do it. The extra tunability is worth it. Unless you luck out and the Float R is tuned pretty close to your bike, riding style and weight.

[Jordansrealm]

Well worth it. A friends bike has the Float R and I can feel a good difference between that and my old RP23. The Pro Pedal alone is worth $100 IMO.

[airgabe]

I have an extra almost new one I took off my 5 spot when I sold it 3 weeks ago.I paid 330 from the path...If anyone needs one I could sell it for 250?

[NO GO]

I run an RP23 and love it. 1 switch on or off makes for a quick on the bike trial adjustment. W/ pp on at level 3 the bike almost feels like a hard tail.

[Pugz]

I love my RP23, and agree with what others have said about the pro pedal on 3 it feels almost like a hard tail when you need it to.

[mottmcfly]

Love the RP23 here as well. I've been doing DH race runs at Fontana with it and it just performs. No complaints at all.

[ODB]

Probably depends on your suspension design. If you have a frame that's already designed to be a stable climber (DW Link, VPP), there's little point in having ProPedal. You'll see much more benefit on something like a single-pivot.

[SnookDawg]

I agree with ODB here. My RIP9 pedals so well I never flip the pro-pedal on, even on extended climbs. The RIPs suspension design is similar to the VPP design found on some SC and Intense models.

If your rear suspension design doesn't isolate pedaling forces very well, or you are a "stand on it and mash it" kind of climber you would be well advised to spring for the RP23 which does all the wonderful things already mentioned.

Originally Posted by ODB

Probably depends on your suspension design. If you have a frame that's already designed to be a stable climber (DW Link, VPP), there's little point in having ProPedal. You'll see much more benefit on something like a single-pivot.

[92se-r]

ProPedal is a crutch for poorly designed suspensions. Bring on the flames. I felt like I lost a lot of small bump sensitivity with the ProPedal. When I went to a shock like a Cane Creek Cloud 9 or Vanilla Coil with no ProPedal, it is way more plush on very efficient suspension designs and I was able to climb just as well.

[Chewyeti]

whats the diff between a RP3 and RP23?

[SnookDawg]

Originally Posted by Chewyeti

whats the diff between a RP3 and RP23?

The difference is in the number of adjustments you can make. It goes something like this:
Float R = rebound adjust only
Float RP2 = rebound and platform on/off
Float RP23 = rebound, platform on/off, and 3 platform settings
Float RP3 (older model) = rebound, 3 platform settings

In short, with the RP23 you can turn the platform on or off as well as setting the amount of platform amongst 3 levels, where with the RP3 it is on and you control how much platform (1, 2 or 3) with the adjustment lever.

[Waldo]

+1 vote for the RP23 over the R.
I've had each, and the 23 is way more tunable.

[supralight]

ive got the R and its okay. i think the guide for pressure is a bit high as it says to use 200 for 200lbs. but ive found that i like to run it at ~ 160ish. at that point its al dente for lack of a better term. ive been pretty happy with it so far. i always carry my shock pump and if im going to be doing a lot of climbing, i'll just bump up the pressure (~180psi) or crank the rebound knob to the "hard" position (depends on the terrain) and grind it out. good product!

[bcblur]

Can I vote for the Float + Push Factory Tuning ($150)?