You are a fearless bike mechanic! For someone not ready to plunk down $2200, you took a chance on a leaky $300+ fork upgrade. Great job, I'm glad it worked out.
@@EvansMTBSaga I know you sold this bike but, i think a stock 27 VRX actually has a 29er fork on. I just picked up an ex-demo like this with the "29/27.5+" sticker. I thought it might be wrong so i checked it against the official stock photos on vitus website and they look exactly like my one, including the 29er sticker.
The thing I love about your channel is that your not afraid to perform complex repairs and services yourself rather than taking them to the bike shop. Keep up the content!
Thanks! It's fun to challenge myself for sure. I'd encourage everyone who watches to tackle these repairs/mods as well. Working on bikes is super easy compared to combustion engines.
Yeah that’s one thing the manual doesn’t say. It’s also easier to put the foam rings in dry. Once they’re wet they expand and it’s harder to put into the tight space.
Good stuff. I’m looking at a lightly used Fox Rhythm 34 that’s for sale locally. The Rhythm series is OEM only and uses heavier lowers so it sounds like it is basically the same as the Bomber Z2. I’ll have to see if I can get it for the right price...
Dude hell yea, I like budget build channels but sometimes I think they forget the used market, would you rather buy a cheap China fork for 160$ or a high end pair for 300$? With China forks you usually upgrade after some use when you need something better, I know I did
@@EvansMTBSaga no worries Evan. I need a fork for the comp badly. I know times are tough so it makes more sense to sell it local, to get the best return. With my money in the bank and my pocket I barely got 200 bucks. Hahahaha.
DAMN, I'm really jealous, would love to get some bomber z2s for my bike, I firmly believe that it'd make my bike a world better compared to the rockshox Judy silver tk I have right now.
Oh wow didn't realise the travel conversion was so simple on this fork. I have a 2021 sentier 27vr that came with 140mm z2. Think i will do the conversion to 150mm when Im due to do a service on the fork. really loving my sentier its an awesome bike for the price.
The dad outfit makes a return! I don't know how you did it, but you made fork servicing look fun and easy! Might have to do this myself soon. I wish I could hands on a marzocchi 😭
Haha you gotta try tucking in your shirt! Its awesome! I think I might try to service and adjust the travel on the Manitou Markhor. Servicing was definitely super easy and satisfying.
Hey if you will cover shipping we will buy those forks from you. We might have a potential project that they would be perfect for. Just let us know what you decide. Thanks
hi,i admire your passion you put into the channel and hope to reach 1m soon,,i have a question i know that oil mesuarement are plenty and depents on the fork you have but how much oil did you put on the upper stations of the fork i know the marzocchi require 10ml on the bottom side but how much for the upper once???
👌nice rig, i was wondering how difficult it would be to service the XCR32 fork, on the nucleus, when it needs it, but will probably pay a bike mechanic to do it, i wouldn't attempt it myself😅👍
@@bananasstuff3344 😅hopefully it will last a while with regular servicing, it's a budget fork, so i can't expect to much from it, I may even go oldskool, back to a rigid 29er fork, and bigger knobbly tyres for a bit of cushion.
Ha! I knew this bike wouldn’t stay stock for long! It’s only a matter of time before you catch the carbon cold! I’ll bet that you got a fox DPS float rear shock, calling it right now. Anyhow can’t wait to see how the bike transforms. Do you plan to do any paint work-frame?
I'm a little new to rear shocks, but I think the shock I have in hand is actually better than the dps times two 😂😉 yeah I'd definitely like to paint the linkage black. I'd also love to home anodize!
@@EvansMTBSaga upgrading rotors will help, but you can also get bigger rotors that will also keep the temp on the rotors lower, so it will be acceptable, and not overheat. but those rotors you have are just awful.
Correction: The Z2 chassis is a direct copy of the Fox RHYTHM 34, not the Performance or the Factory. If you were to attempt to install a performance air shaft or GRIP damper, the bore inside the fork would be too small, and thus, not compatible.
I have the Marzocchi Z5 Flylight air and the air leas out after about a day. I need them repaired. Where can I find the parts and have mine fixed or try it myself? This is really far beyond my area of knowledge. I need help.
Whole Fox doesn't officially want to say so, technically it's even possible to upgrade the 34 rythm 29" and bomber z2, to 150mm travel. Some manufacturers even ship bikes that way... Just in case you ever wanted to up the travel another bit.
Haha yeah! I liked the fork a lot. It chattered a bit on small rocks. But the damper is pretty good so I just think when something is so smooth that you can't realize it
Why did you install the star nut before cutting your steerer tube? Now you have to insert the nut further after you cut it down. And I need to service my Z2 on my Mythique
Finally got my 130mm Z2 installed on my GT Avalanche and loving it so far! When going to 140mm did you ever consider going to 150mm? You can buy 150mm stock for 27.5 and only up to 140mm for 29/27.5+ but sounds like you can go to 150mm for 29 from few things I can find searching around online. Not ton of info on Z2 online. Curious if you heard anything different? An angle headset and travel increase maybe a future upgrade plan after those Yari vids
Really good. Much better than the Manitou Markhor forks that I'm used to. I was surprised to see how cheap they are stock with all the adjustments they have. I'd recommend them for the price.
I might be crazy, but it's worth pointing out. You got the right air shaft, the Z2 and Fox Rhythm use the one you put in, but the amazon link looks like it's the wrong air shaft. Notice how the bottom piece is taller, and metal in the amazon images. While yours is the, correct, shorter, white plastic piece. You know where you ordered from, and I'm not trying to correct anybody, but anyone looking to use that amazon link should be weary, I think.
Nice video! I have the Mythique VR as well. Was there anything specific that you didn't like about the RC32 forks or the X Fusion rear shock? And would you recommend upgrading the fork if it was full price?
Hey Scott! I don't like how the stock front and rear don't absorb small bumps. Lots of chattering felt through the grips. I don't see myself ever paying full price for such an expensive fork or shock. I think the fork in this video is like $550 stock! Yikes!
Thank you. I've asked because I couldn't find online a Bomber z2 29er 150, but just the 27.5 version. Someone says that for the 29er version 140 mm is the maximum travel possible. I'm so much confused😂
@@stefanomorbiolo7293 did you manage to get it figured out? as I am in the same boat as you - I have the 29er Z2 140mm and really want to upgrade to 150mm travel. I do know for a fact that the stanchions on the 29er & 27.5 Bomber are both exactly are the same length. So in theory the 150mm upgrade should fit into the 29er but I’m not 100% sure!
@@Royan-no8hf Currently I have 0 spacers above the stem, just the top cap. I have two underneath the stem just to raise the bars up and spare my lower back. Sometimes I'll leave a steer tube uncut if I know that I'm just testing it or likely to switch it to another bike.
Im all for ballin on a budget but im sorry complaining about the vitus being too expensive at 2200 with all they give you im sorry your not ballin on a budget your cheap
You are a fearless bike mechanic! For someone not ready to plunk down $2200, you took a chance on a leaky $300+ fork upgrade. Great job, I'm glad it worked out.
Slackened the headtube angle from 65.5 to 66 😂😂
Yeah I totally messed up! I realized that after I had already posted.
@@EvansMTBSaga I know you sold this bike but, i think a stock 27 VRX actually has a 29er fork on.
I just picked up an ex-demo like this with the "29/27.5+" sticker. I thought it might be wrong so i checked it against the official stock photos on vitus website and they look exactly like my one, including the 29er sticker.
@@chichikov617 isn't that better tho so you can fit bigger tyre not sure 🤔?
The thing I love about your channel is that your not afraid to perform complex repairs and services yourself rather than taking them to the bike shop. Keep up the content!
Thanks! It's fun to challenge myself for sure. I'd encourage everyone who watches to tackle these repairs/mods as well. Working on bikes is super easy compared to combustion engines.
How isn’t he at 1 mil subs, his content is filled with effort and he does it so well, enjoy the channel a lot!
Nice, I was actually looking at upgrading my Vitus Nucleus with a Bomber Z2
Oh man thatd really make the Nucleus into a machine!
Wow! Your editing skills are sky-high!
Sweet, the shock and the rotors are definitely upgrades to do I think.
DuuuuuuDe so stoked that you posted this cause im going to do the same thing to my marzocchi forks as well🙌
It was so easy! Anyone can do it. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@@EvansMTBSaga hell ya 🤟🤟🤟🤟
Hey man you never told us that you were a surgeon🤣.
DUDE 2k subs!!! Last time i was here you were at 200 or so! CONGRATS
Haha thanks! It's been crazy lately. Finally got monetized in December but haven't met the threshold to get paid yet
Great service mate. As a suspension tuner im impressed. A tip is put the foam ring in before the dust wiper😉
Yeah that’s one thing the manual doesn’t say. It’s also easier to put the foam rings in dry. Once they’re wet they expand and it’s harder to put into the tight space.
Glad to see I'm not the only one using IV flush syringes from work to service my MTB suspension!
I like your videos!hello from Bucharest România 🇹🇩
Very nice video! Just ordered this fork and very stoked to get it! 😁😁😁
I ride clips. when I first saw the Chanel I thought you had way more than you do I love you videos
just a quick disclaimer use half of the sus grease , otherwise it xould clog up the air channel between the neg and pos airsprings
Good stuff. I’m looking at a lightly used Fox Rhythm 34 that’s for sale locally. The Rhythm series is OEM only and uses heavier lowers so it sounds like it is basically the same as the Bomber Z2. I’ll have to see if I can get it for the right price...
Greetings from England, enjoyed the video :)
Thanks for watching so early!! Must be 5 am for you!
@@EvansMTBSaga not far off. Doing an all nighter haha
Nice video! Might need your help on rebuilding my reverb one of these days.
Yeah let's do it! Are you in Phoenix? I saw you picked up a Nucleus VRS. Love the paint on that.
@@EvansMTBSaga Yep, North Phoenix.
Very cool! Love your videos
Dude hell yea, I like budget build channels but sometimes I think they forget the used market, would you rather buy a cheap China fork for 160$ or a high end pair for 300$? With China forks you usually upgrade after some use when you need something better, I know I did
I’ve got the VRX and I love the red Z2 forks. The rear shock is on the list to change but I’m unsure which fits. I was looking at the bomber CR coil.
200 shipped to LA and the captain will take those forks!!!! Sweet vid. Im about to do this to my 26inch fox 32's.
Hey man sorry your comment fell through the cracks. Didn't see it til this morning. Email me about the fork evansmtbsaga@gmail.com
And just to clarify, it's a 27.5" fork
@@EvansMTBSaga no worries Evan. I need a fork for the comp badly. I know times are tough so it makes more sense to sell it local, to get the best return. With my money in the bank and my pocket I barely got 200 bucks. Hahahaha.
I just wanna be able to say "I got these forks from@@EvansMTBSaga!"
DAMN, I'm really jealous, would love to get some bomber z2s for my bike, I firmly believe that it'd make my bike a world better compared to the rockshox Judy silver tk I have right now.
Its nice finally moving up to a (what I call) top tier fork. Super pumped!
@@EvansMTBSaga you and pinkbike, in their words, the lyric ultimate is "marginally" better than the z2, would love to find a deal like what you got.
Oh wow didn't realise the travel conversion was so simple on this fork. I have a 2021 sentier 27vr that came with 140mm z2. Think i will do the conversion to 150mm when Im due to do a service on the fork. really loving my sentier its an awesome bike for the price.
Yeah for $35 bikes for a new air shaft you can have longer travel. How cool right? Glad you picked up a Sentier with all the supply issues!
The dad outfit makes a return! I don't know how you did it, but you made fork servicing look fun and easy! Might have to do this myself soon. I wish I could hands on a marzocchi 😭
Haha you gotta try tucking in your shirt! Its awesome! I think I might try to service and adjust the travel on the Manitou Markhor. Servicing was definitely super easy and satisfying.
Another great video Evan! I'm saving for a mythique as we speak! Hey that rhymes....
Haha there you go! They're hard to find in stock so keep checking!
Love your videos
Good video actual useful tech!
Hey if you will cover shipping we will buy those forks from you. We might have a potential project that they would be perfect for. Just let us know what you decide. Thanks
Deal! I'll email you.
yo wolftickk
hi,i admire your passion you put into the channel and hope to reach 1m soon,,i have a question i know that oil mesuarement are plenty and depents on the fork you have but how much oil did you put on the upper stations of the fork i know the marzocchi require 10ml on the bottom side but how much for the upper once???
👌nice rig, i was wondering how difficult it would be to service the XCR32 fork, on the nucleus, when it needs it, but will probably pay a bike mechanic to do it, i wouldn't attempt it myself😅👍
Shouldnt be that bad. I've got one too, like you not sure about it.
@@bananasstuff3344 😅hopefully it will last a while with regular servicing, it's a budget fork, so i can't expect to much from it, I may even go oldskool, back to a rigid 29er fork, and bigger knobbly tyres for a bit of cushion.
Ha! I knew this bike wouldn’t stay stock for long! It’s only a matter of time before you catch the carbon cold! I’ll bet that you got a fox DPS float rear shock, calling it right now. Anyhow can’t wait to see how the bike transforms. Do you plan to do any paint work-frame?
I'm a little new to rear shocks, but I think the shock I have in hand is actually better than the dps times two 😂😉 yeah I'd definitely like to paint the linkage black. I'd also love to home anodize!
6:01looks like you arte already cooking those disc rotors as I suspected, those look quite glazed.
I'm surprised, I try to stay off the brakes as much as possible. Roll them turns!
@@EvansMTBSaga upgrading rotors will help, but you can also get bigger rotors that will also keep the temp on the rotors lower, so it will be acceptable, and not overheat. but those rotors you have are just awful.
Hola muy bueno el vídeo, que capacidades de aceite lleva la z2 Raid? Gracias.
you should be using fox float fluid for the air chamber
just been to a local junk yard and got some marzochi bombers for £4 off a kona frame .they are going on my Marin
Correction: The Z2 chassis is a direct copy of the Fox RHYTHM 34, not the Performance or the Factory. If you were to attempt to install a performance air shaft or GRIP damper, the bore inside the fork would be too small, and thus, not compatible.
Maybe a coil shock???
Nope! I am sticking to an air shock! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Was there no foam ring under the dust seals from the factory ? I did not see them come out with the dust seals?
There was not
So thats two sets of Z2 forks you have installed on biles both without the lubricating foam rings
I have the Marzocchi Z5 Flylight air and the air leas out after about a day. I need them repaired. Where can I find the parts and have mine fixed or try it myself? This is really far beyond my area of knowledge. I need help.
The tokens add weight :) you can make it almost the weight of the fox by removing that and the decals :)
Whole Fox doesn't officially want to say so, technically it's even possible to upgrade the 34 rythm 29" and bomber z2, to 150mm travel.
Some manufacturers even ship bikes that way... Just in case you ever wanted to up the travel another bit.
i finally understand. that wolftick's rc32 was yours haha. but it did not work that well. is rc 32 work well on you?
Haha yeah! I liked the fork a lot. It chattered a bit on small rocks. But the damper is pretty good so I just think when something is so smooth that you can't realize it
the oil is inject top or bottom
Where are you selling the x fusion fork? I’m definitely interested in those for $200.
Haha they are sold and shipped already! Maybe I should've upped the price haha
Why did you install the star nut before cutting your steerer tube? Now you have to insert the nut further after you cut it down. And I need to service my Z2 on my Mythique
The star nut was already installed because I bought these forks used
i would use the 130mm air shaft if you still have it
How is the travel now? Still the same? 130mm VR or 140mm VRX models with the bomber
Haha I suppose you didn't watch the video?
@@EvansMTBSaga My bad, the BB bracket height will still be 130mm. The fork just has 140mm
Finally got my 130mm Z2 installed on my GT Avalanche and loving it so far! When going to 140mm did you ever consider going to 150mm? You can buy 150mm stock for 27.5 and only up to 140mm for 29/27.5+ but sounds like you can go to 150mm for 29 from few things I can find searching around online. Not ton of info on Z2 online. Curious if you heard anything different? An angle headset and travel increase maybe a future upgrade plan after those Yari vids
So about the rebound knob,will you fix it or just leave it like that?Btw now the bikes looks sick with the new fork!
I've searched the internet and can't find any Marzocchi knobs :( I purchased a fox knob and it didn't fit.
Do think that you can do that whit a rock shox 35? It comes at 130mm I want 140mm
Oh man I'm not sure. Definitely worth looking up. It was very easy with the Fox/Marzocchi. I'm sure Rock Shox has cool features like that.
How did the x-fusion RC 32 forks hold up on the couple rides that you did on them?
Really good. Much better than the Manitou Markhor forks that I'm used to. I was surprised to see how cheap they are stock with all the adjustments they have. I'd recommend them for the price.
Ok thank you
Nice video. Looks like you just left the damper alone (Hopefully you did not pour 20 wt into the damper).
Just the lowers. Thanks!
Hey man thinking of buying it can I increase its travel to 150mm 29er. I have stumpjumper 2019
I believe so
How much of which oil goes in the lowers?
Gotta search it on the fox website. "fork oil volume
I might be crazy, but it's worth pointing out. You got the right air shaft, the Z2 and Fox Rhythm use the one you put in, but the amazon link looks like it's the wrong air shaft. Notice how the bottom piece is taller, and metal in the amazon images. While yours is the, correct, shorter, white plastic piece. You know where you ordered from, and I'm not trying to correct anybody, but anyone looking to use that amazon link should be weary, I think.
Interesting. It is different. It's weird how items can magically change on Amazon. I changed the link. Thanks for the heads up!!
I love your channel you deserve every subscription and like you get. Also the fox oil sorta looks like BBQ sauce lol
Great video, man! Did you need any specialist tools for the service/air shaft switch, or just regular workshop kit?
Nice video! I have the Mythique VR as well. Was there anything specific that you didn't like about the RC32 forks or the X Fusion rear shock? And would you recommend upgrading the fork if it was full price?
Hey Scott! I don't like how the stock front and rear don't absorb small bumps. Lots of chattering felt through the grips. I don't see myself ever paying full price for such an expensive fork or shock. I think the fork in this video is like $550 stock! Yikes!
I'm curious, did you find any replacement for the rebound knob of your fork? I have the same problem.. thanks in advance
Never could find one!
@@EvansMTBSaga did you try to find a customized knob? from a shop?
Do you think it's possible to do the same thing but upgrading a marzocchi bomber z2 29er whith 140 mm of travel to 150 mm?
Absolutely! I think 150 is the max. But yes that is 100% possible and kind of easy
Thank you. I've asked because I couldn't find online a Bomber z2 29er 150, but just the 27.5 version. Someone says that for the 29er version 140 mm is the maximum travel possible. I'm so much confused😂
@@stefanomorbiolo7293 did you manage to get it figured out? as I am in the same boat as you - I have the 29er Z2 140mm and really want to upgrade to 150mm travel. I do know for a fact that the stanchions on the 29er & 27.5 Bomber are both exactly are the same length. So in theory the 150mm upgrade should fit into the 29er but I’m not 100% sure!
My z1 coil forks leaked from day 1.
How is 66 degrees slacker than 65.5 kemosabe
65 is less than 66
Which video did you follow for this job?
Syd fixes bikes fox 34 video. Same fork basically
What Camera are you using when you make these videos? They Look so Crisp.
I use a Canon M50, very budget digital camera that can adapt to high quality lenses
I would've added another token or two in it to make to boost better on jumps from the added mid stroke support.
Aww man i didn't have any. Thanks for the advice, I'll order some for sure. Adding tokens is probably the easiest task when it comes to forks.
@@EvansMTBSaga yeah they use the same tokens as the fox 34. I am sure you noticed the stock ones says fox on them.
Ironically, I need to reverse travel conversion for my fuse 2021. From a 140 to 130. Do you still have that 130 air spring?
Haha I think I might!
@@EvansMTBSaga excellent, I'm I'm az too
@@EvansMTBSaga $20
I like your videos 😇
What size rotor mount does the fork have?
I think it may be 160. I had to use an adapter for 180
@@EvansMTBSaga ok thanks, great video by the way 👍
do you think i can go from 150 to 160 on the same forks as you
I'm not sure. I think I remember seeing they go from 120-150mm. You'd have to Google it.
@@EvansMTBSaga ok thanks
Love the vids, why do you run your stack so high?
You're talking spacers under the stem?
On top?
@@Royan-no8hf Currently I have 0 spacers above the stem, just the top cap. I have two underneath the stem just to raise the bars up and spare my lower back. Sometimes I'll leave a steer tube uncut if I know that I'm just testing it or likely to switch it to another bike.
Same
You overlubed the air shaft those tiny holes need to be clean
Ohhh, thats the mod you said you were going to do
Yup! They feel awesome. Thanks for stopping by!
4 piston front brake!
I agree! I have one in the mail that I'm going to make a video about that I got for $30!!
@6:49 65 degrees to 66 degrees is not slacker
Can anyone give me my non-serviceable rigid fork please?
I found some guy who sold his fox 38 forks for 30$ new because he got 40’s 😂
That’s a nice fork
Thanks Otis! Feels amazing.
Wanna sell me your old 130mm air shaft?
Yeah let's do it. How much?
@@EvansMTBSaga Sending you an email.
nooo im late haha
Im all for ballin on a budget but im sorry complaining about the vitus being too expensive at 2200 with all they give you im sorry your not ballin on a budget your cheap
I'm cheap? 🥺