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98 Zaskar LE with full XTR.
It's got SID Race forks which need a bloody good service and rebuild. $200
But I'm also tempted with some rigid carbon forks. $180.
The SID's are crazy light. Yeah only 28mm stanchions but fine for the purpose (Zaskar is my towpath / beach path / day out blast bike so not huge amounts of off road - more gravel bike territory but fine for a retro hardtail.
Would you get the existing forks serviced, or have a blast with some rigid carbons (or, perhaps some Ti forks??).
I can't decide (but ultimately will get the forks serviced at some point)
bikes are more fun with less bounce.
Not titanium though... yuck
Do the carbon forks come with a straight headtube that'll fit?
I'd service the forks myself. Won't cost that much so not much to lose. There is quite a difference between a little bit of suspension and no suspension
Black rigid GT CroMo forks or a DIY service.
I would get the SIDs serviced to keep the bike right and I don't even like or use suspension forks.
Yeah straight steers carbons made by Exotic.
If I'm going to do a full service I'd prefer forks to be done by a pro tbh. I'm a little ham fisted when it comes to the intricacies of rebuilding things!