Neil, remember this… 😉
Glad you’re diggin’ the diSSent… in bone-shaker mode!
Yeah, Marshall from California posted that picture. It was from a “Super-D” race out there. I’ve pushed the Misfits a bit beyond their intended use, and they always hold strong.
On the fork, I have a 120mm Reba with 20mm Maxle on there now. Although the frame is designed around a 90mm (allowing for use of 80mm or 100mm forks). I just like the slacker head angle and longer travel of the 120. I’ve never run into problems running it that way, and it actually feels really balanced.
If you’re looking at long tech descents, I’d absolutely suggest putting at least a100mm suspension on there.
Of course, my buddy Taylor bombs some seriously technical trail on his diSSent AL with a rigid Fe fork on it… but he’s just sick in the head.
Here’s some pics of Taylor’s rigid set-up, and one of me with the 120mm Reba. Basically, anything in between is gonna work well. They’re really versatile bikes.
Hope I didn’t make your decision more complicated.
I guess if I had to recommend one fork for thrashing around and still climbing strong with the Misfit, I’d go with the RockShox Recon Gold 29er Solo Air. (100mm). Considering weight, performance, and value, it’s the best I’ve seen out there lately.
I’m lookin’ forward to those pics!