How Original Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) People must be getting sick of me making topics by now but oh well I'm just wondering if anyone knows where I can find older frame specifications? Looking at getting some new forks for my 2008 Commencal, but need to know what the right size are, and can't seem to find a spec list for the 2008 model, only 2011-2012 Just want to make sure I don't buy the wrong sized ones as money for parts is tight, can't afford to waste £50+ Edited April 18, 2012 by How Original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdk Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 As long as u get the correct steeretube diameter and lengh u should be set thats the most important and depending on ur syle of riding i would run no more than a 180mm fork assuming its a full sus if u only xc /a all mountain probly 140-160 mm would be more thwn sufficant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 As long as u get the correct steeretube diameter and lengh u should be set thats the most important and depending on ur syle of riding i would run no more than a 180mm fork assuming its a full sus if u only xc /a all mountain probly 140-160 mm would be more thwn sufficant It's a 2008 Commencal Absolut Cromo, more of a jump bike than a full suspension mountain bike lol... I quite like the rigid feel but wouldn't mind a bit more give, as the back end is obviously rock hard, wouldn't mind it a bit comfier up front. I just don't want to have to take my forks and everything out to measure them to put them back in again prefer to try getting an online spec of it then I can go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 If it's a hard tail jump bike then you'll want something around 80mm - 100mm travel. If you're going to be using the bike for jumps then you'll ideally want a fork suited to that - and without knowing a budget it's not really worth making suggestions as there's lots out there at a pretty wide scope of prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 If it's a hard tail jump bike then you'll want something around 80mm - 100mm travel. If you're going to be using the bike for jumps then you'll ideally want a fork suited to that - and without knowing a budget it's not really worth making suggestions as there's lots out there at a pretty wide scope of prices. Hoping around £50 would be enough for a reasonable pair? Don't want to be spending crap loads, but don't want them knackering after one outing from being crap. I also don't do particularly massive jumps either, so not like they're going to get absolutely hammered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 £50 on suspension forks...... come on. Even second hand the best you'll hope for at the money is a knackered old pair of shitters. I mean second hand trials forks go for about £30-£40 and they're often less than £100 new. If that's all you've got to spare just pick up a good set of second hand rigid forks. A decent pair of rig ids will be a lot more beneficial then some ill equipped suspension forks that'll just ruin the ride and feel of your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 £50 on suspension forks...... come on. Even second hand the best you'll hope for at the money is a knackered old pair of shitters. I mean second hand trials forks go for about £30-£40 and they're often less than £100 new. If that's all you've got to spare just pick up a good set of second hand rigid forks. A decent pair of rig ids will be a lot more beneficial then some ill equipped suspension forks that'll just ruin the ride and feel of your bike. I've no idea what they go for, also I have no problem in buying second hand long as they're in good condition. What would you suggest for a decent fork budget? Also I have a decent set of rigids, but I fancied a change and see how it feels to have suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 If you're going to do it, do it properly else you're just wasting your time/money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I've no idea what they go for, also I have no problem in buying second hand long as they're in good condition. What would you suggest for a decent fork budget? Also I have a decent set of rigids, but I fancied a change and see how it feels to have suspension. Yeah i'm not excluding second hand purchases. I've bought many bike related stuff second hand (although I wouldn't do it again) and of all the things I've bought my old 04 pair of Marzocchi Dirt Jumpers have been fantastic. They've never needed any work and run great, but even 4 or 5 years ago when I bought them they were a couple of hundred quid. Marzocchi do a few dirt jump forks, as do Rockshox, (I'm excluding Fox for obvious reasons) but you want to get a fairly well looked after set that will hold up and won't need taking apart/servicing/repairing every 5 minutes which can be tricky to do when buying second hand. Just buy from a reliable source, or through a friend etc and get the best you can for your money.\ A quick 5 minute scan through ebay shows you the sort of guide prices forks go for. Look at the older before 2010 Marzocchi dirt jumpers, the RockShox Argyle range but I reckon you're looking at at least £170 upwards second hand for anything worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Yeah i'm not excluding second hand purchases. I've bought many bike related stuff second hand (although I wouldn't do it again) and of all the things I've bought my old 04 pair of Marzocchi Dirt Jumpers have been fantastic. They've never needed any work and run great, but even 4 or 5 years ago when I bought them they were a couple of hundred quid. Marzocchi do a few dirt jump forks, as do Rockshox, (I'm excluding Fox for obvious reasons) but you want to get a fairly well looked after set that will hold up and won't need taking apart/servicing/repairing every 5 minutes which can be tricky to do when buying second hand. Just buy from a reliable source, or through a friend etc and get the best you can for your money.\ A quick 5 minute scan through ebay shows you the sort of guide prices forks go for. Look at the older before 2010 Marzocchi dirt jumpers, the RockShox Argyle range but I reckon you're looking at at least £170 upwards second hand for anything worthwhile. Fair play then, I had a quick look on eBay but wasn't really sure what names to look for etc... So couldn't really calculate prices. I also wouldn't mind an older pair as long as they're half decent. Anyway cheers for your advice man, I think I'll wait until I can afford some better ones, seems like the best option, appreciate your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'm afraid I disagree you will get some forks for £50 +postage but you will have to be on ebay loads. I got my drop offs for £60 so thats close. I rekon a set of old bombers would do you for now, the pre 2003 ones are best. I belive Leon has some for sale. I'll ask him. UNLESS you have a tapered sterer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'm afraid I disagree you will get some forks for £50 +postage but you will have to be on ebay loads. I got my drop offs for £60 so thats close. I rekon a set of old bombers would do you for now, the pre 2003 ones are best. I belive Leon has some for sale. I'll ask him. UNLESS you have a tapered sterer. Not sure if it is or not, how do I check? Sounds a bit daft but never been asked that before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Look for a set of 2006 Marzocchi DJ forks. 2007- onwards are poo though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Put a pic up of your head tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Look for a set of 2006 Marzocchi DJ forks. 2007- onwards are poo though. Have to make sure they fit, been told good things about the older models of Marzocchi's. Put a pic up of your head tube These are just what I already have, broke a prong on my camera charger so waiting for another, if these are no good I'll take new ones when it arrives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Look on pinkbike. You can get a set of argyles for 130 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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