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I also changed back to the simple grip damper after being on the grip2 for quite some time. I always found the grip2 was far overdamped for my weight, even with everything open.
Apart from going 29er 4 years ago, the fox 38 is a very close second of such a change in a product that can be so noticably felt on the first ride.
I highly recommend the bigger fork to everyone.
What year model Grip2? The VVC is significantly less damped I've found. The 2019 36 I had was a bit of a jackhammer, whereas my new 38 is usable.
There is a review of the new Marin Trail on PB which seems to indicate that the Zeb with the Charger 3 damper isn't great for lighter riders.
Bringing this thread back up as I am considering getting a Zeb but waiting on the Charger 3.1 version. I am 66 kg (145 lbs) and I'm worried the Zeb might not be worth the coin.
Get a 36. You don't need a 38. Maybe if you were on a longer travel e-bike. But with your weight and that bike set up... get a 36. I have both 36/38. The 36 is plenty of fork on my chameleon and it's a rowdy rowdy chameleon... and I weigh 250 pounds. You do not need a 38.
Charlie Murray doesn't seem to have any issues going fast on a Lyrik.
I think there are lots of people out there on Zeb's and 38's that are on the placebo training thinking they need the extra beef.
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