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When you see "stiff" do you mean the way the air springs and damper work, or the way the fork flexes? I was amazed one day while when, riding pavement and tapping my front brake at how much the fork bends under me like it's trying to bend, not telescope. I'll bet it looks like a wet noodle in slow-motion. This is why I would want a fork with a stiffer chassis (34mm stachions might have this affect) for anything over 120 or even 100mm.

Actually I have 3 forks, the Reba RL Ti, a Fox Factory 34 and a Pike. The Reba (with a 20mm axle where the other 2 are 15mm) is too stiff for me. This might be because the fork could use some service, but overall I have found the Reba to be the least favorite of the group. The Fox and Pike do a great job of eating up the rough stuff but when I get done with a lap on the Reba my back and shoulders are stiff.

I can attest to the fact that poison ivy is out.  I don't recall it happening, but it got me but good. Be careful on the south side.    

had a great ride, thanks for the tips.  https://www.strava.com/activities/2227141637 we stayed in a tepee at terlingua basecamp, which was an amazing experience and very close to desert sports. Already looking forward to going back and riding all the airport loops and the epic.

My legs are tore up from a nasty spill(s) at Spider Mountain but I managed to get out there today. 17:11 is my PR but I fell short with 17:48.