Hey guys, looking for some input. I currently have a 2022 5010 with a Pike base. Ive been riding it for close to a year now, and my biggest issue with the fork from day one has been a total lack of small bump compliance and inability to smooth out chatter. I can get pretty gnarly arm pump at the bottom of long descents because its SO bumpy over the small stuff. While the fork has been fine for bigger impacts, I just cannot get the thing to feel good on anything but. Ive tried different pressures, volume spacers, adjusting compression and rebound to no avail. The compression feels like it barely even does anything too.
I spent some time searching through all the crazy sales for a deal on a new fork, but nothing I could find in a 150mm travel 27.5 fork that wasnt like an OEM base DVO fork, which seems like a side-step rather than upgrade. Piecing together a damper upgrade, it'd cost me over $500 for the RC2 damper kit, rebuild kit, and air spring. However, I just came across this 27.5 150mm Lyrik Ultimate for $465. Ive never heard of 365 Cycles, so am im a bit hesitant, but should I go for that instead? It seems like an insane deal, but I dont want to get ripped off. Anyone heard of them before?
Anyone have any advice to throw in? Also, ive been searching for used, but again, its hard out there for a 27.5 rider lol. Haven't seen anything come up for a decent used deal in months.
by drphilwasright
7 Comments
Charger 2.1 RC2 should be around 200$, the airspring I believe it’s the same debonair “C” spring. You can just drop the damper right in once you remove the old one.
I’ve bought several parts from 365Cycles. They are legit and very responsive. They ship out of PA for most items, at least the items I’ve bought over the last couple months.
Have you ever had the Pike serviced? They can be crap from the factory in my experience.
The Lyrik Ultimate is a great fork if that is legit.
I’ve bought tons of stuff from 365, including a fork.
Ive purchase stuff from 365 Cycles. No Problems.
Mezzer Pro is on sale directly from Hayes for $300. Super adjustable fork, easy to work on and change travel, fantastic damper!
The fact the the Lyrik is 27.5 and a Charger 3 damper and not the newer 3.1 damper are what’s probably making it so cheap. I have a lyrik with the charger 3 and it’s a great fork.