That DONT cost the earth. Any recommendations?
I wouldn't touch Marzocchi's, even if I was a pro team rider.
I'd love a set of Fox 36 floats (open bath) but they are quite old now.
Fox 32 Floats are quite flexy with the 15QR?
Sektor Coil.
Old Z1's from Italy
Oh wait, you have already decided against the ones that will last a lifetime over disposable fox's
Sektor Air
Deja vu? 😉
Which one has controlled damping? I must admit I'm pissed off with Windwave. The TST cart failed within one month from new. So with the replaced one (I admit) I shimmed stacked it. Its failed again. They don't repair, only replace. Now- a shim stack doesn't kill forks. I was honest that they'd been modded and I'd pay but throwing £180 at 55's? Not a chance.
rare though aren't they now?Oh wait, you have already decided against the ones that will last a lifetime over disposable fox's
No, changed my mind Kona P2's, Hora you are a liability with bouncy forks 😉
or
the sektors and I'll seal them shut so you can't get in them 😀
Lets look at a familiar chain of events, shall we?
1) Buy product, which works perfectly, and nobody else ever has any issues with
2) Decide to 'modify', 'service', 'adjust' or 'fix' said fully functioning product.
3) Swear profusely at now broken product
4) Make yet another warranty claim
5) Return to 1) and repeat....
Now, have we learnt anything today children?
1) Buy product, which works perfectly, and nobody else ever has any issues with
Everyone has issues with Marzocchi ATA and TST2's. They are design-flawed and pony.
After they'd already broken once within weeks of riding.2) Decide to 'modify', 'service', 'adjust' or 'fix' said fully functioning product.
at least he has a beautiful penis
Every cloud eh yossarian? 😆
I can show you it tonight Binners 😉
where do Fox 36 Vans sit in this debate? (R, not RC2?)
too old? not good enough? overkill?
did I see a post saying hora was considering fitting a shim stack to his prostate as he didn't like the OEM design?
How about a pair of Orange aniversary Z1's, ohh wait I already sold you those (and regretted it ever since) 😛
tmb467 they are good forks. The thing is as time progresses they people sell them when they need a service/wear and tear etc etc. I'd love 36's - coil or float.
I've been down the secondhand fork route before and its hit and miss. You can get honestly describe or pups that shine up.
I'm just about to put a set of little used Sektor Coil forks on fleabay.
150mm with u-turn travel adjust. EDIT 15mm Maxle lite.
email in profile. I've sold a few bits on here, and I can point you to my ebay account for a bit of re-assurance. I'm near Derby and get to the Peaks from time to time if that's any use.
And can provide you with my works email (Govt Dept).
Looks like I'm in for a treat this evening 😀
Pace RC31's
Light as .....
and ultra low maintenance.
Do they still do stems with some damping in them?
Got the Sektor U turns (as above) on my Turner, ran for two years, two services and not broke yet.
cheers hora
I've just bought some X-Fusion Velvet RLs for £350... good reviews, but not sure about reliability yet, but internals are metal as opposed to the plastic they put in Rock Shox (according to a learned friend) so 'should' fare better.
They're replacing a set of Rock Shox Revelations that you sold me a few years ago. they have served me very well but need a service and new seals as they leak from the compression damper - they're going on another bike.
Mary Hinge YGM (in profile).
X fusion can't recommend them enough.
Buddy's ride the velvets and I've been riding some vengences love em.
I've got 2009 36 Float RC2's and 2010 Marzocchi 55 RC3 Ti's which have been very reliable. I bought them both cheap due to the 1.5" steerer... love a bargain me. Of the two the Marz is the better feeling fork and at only 250g more than the Float it's the one I prefer.
I paid less then this person is looking for now.
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1262947/
I can see these becoming a classic.
I do fancy trying the upgrade to Avalanche Racing internals though.
I saw them. Back in 2010 they were selling at £450!
Mark yhm
Fox float 36
Great stiffness - Great Damping - great reliability
But youd have to go secong hand to stay in your price range - I did this and was fine.
Id think twice about fox 32's in hindsight- Mine suffer from stanchion wear and need regular servicing. I think they allow dirt past the seals when they flex (which is often and alot) and there's not enough oil in em to adaquately lube the sponges.
Fox 34s are probably good too but not tried
Actually thats probably a good descriptor for why the wear occurs more on the 32's.Id think twice about fox 32's in hindsight- Mine suffer from stanchion wear and need regular servicing. I think they allow dirt past the seals when they flex (which is often and alot) and there's not enough oil in em to adaquately lube the sponges.
I ran 36 floats for almost two years in the Peaks- all I ever did was oil on stanchions/cycle forks and wipe after a few rides. Lovely forks and no flex.
hora - Member
Mary Hinge YGM (in profile).
Replied with photos. Meant to say 1 1/8 steerer, 225mm long.
I've been offered new Fox 36 Van R's by my LBS for 500...should I?
(Never had a prob with Fox. My first forks in 2001 were the brand new to market Fox 125 vanillas 😀 )
Van R for £500? No. Pretty basic, too expensive.
If you want a bruiser fork, sprung lyriks, otherwise sprung Sektors (and throw in some better damping kit if you want). TBH Revelations are also highly reliable.
And yes, long travel 32 floats are pretty damn flexy, always seems like an XC fork stretched too far.
On the merlin email waiting list for coil sektor rl's..
Fwiw my rebas have been Damn near bullet proof.
Impressive given my 120kgs (20+ stone).
My coil Lyriks, used but sub £300. Details of my ad in my posting history...
Ygm
There's not a lot to go wrong inside a set of coil Sektors, surely...is there ?
Dont be surprised if you have to get a firmer spring for the sektors.
How about [url= http://www.hibike.de/shop/product/pb850fd1a710262d85d41ac309db1eab4/s/Magura-Thor-150-Lift-Select-Federgabel-disc-only-110-150mm-15mm-Steckachse.html ]these?[/url]Good quality, stiff even with a 15mm QR, lots of low speed damping & in your budget?
Loco at a later date... how much to upgrade the sektor coil rl?
Buy those coil lyrics from ST, i have some they are stiff, bombproof and work amazing.
decided against financing some? new forks the Hora?
I'd finance new Fox36's but not at 7-800. No fork is worth that much.
If Merlins comeback in its 270 new!
Posted on ST's thread. Although in 2009/10 Lyriks were c400 new. I know I bought the same. The Sektors present a better benchmark IMO though.
Coil Sketors with a stiffer spring. Love mine. Great value for money.
yep, bloody silly prices. It did hurt handing over £800 for some forks.