Macka Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Hi Guys, I know most of you have rigid forks, and would not necessarily suggest to use suspension forks on a trials bike. So, please no mindless posts such as, "It's a trials bike, you should not be running suspension!" etc. So, now that's out of the way, onto my question. I have a Saracen X-Ile frame (probably the 2001 Model) and i'd like to get some suspension forks for trials and street usage. They must be able to take Magura HS33s. What would you guys suggest specification wise? Any particularly good suspension forks for trials use? Would these be any good? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com//Models.aspx?ModelID=5501 Sorry for the long post Any help greatly appreciated Regards Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugson Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 trials is a very harsh side of mtbiking and everything takes lots of damage. the price says it all for those forks guy, bottom of the range crud. u buy cheap and it will fail on u. how about saving the money and buying and actual trials "frame"?? not saracen muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 (edited) I have a set of 03 mx comps you could have for 50 to see how they feel, 105mm travel, strong, in good nick and light as they use an air spring. :) EDIT Marzochi forks and they have adjustable rebound too :S Edited January 28, 2005 by div Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-ass Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 (edited) hmm, basically TT's wouldn't last very long. New forks have really high prices relative to second hand items at that price. I would definately not recommend you buy new forks in that price range when there are plenty of other (and i mean loads) nicer forks, second hand, for the same money. Just try to keep the travel down (e.g. not 120mm) as it will bump up the price, its not needed and it'll affect control. Personally, i think the rockshox 'feel' (firm rebound and sag) is great for street, however, I've found they dont hold up to abuse as well as say, marzocchi's. Hope I've helped. :S Tom Edited January 28, 2005 by Tom-ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macka Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Thanks for the info so far. Div, have you got any photos of the MX comp forks you have for sale? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 MX comps are the way to go, adjustable rebound will be useful. If you don't go for div's, have a look into these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 i'd say get a set of 80mm travel marzocchis. Also make sure the stack height isnt that high to prevent boosting up the front end too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 what does ryan leech use? hans ray? a mate of mine is getting some mx comps for his curtis. dunno which year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAT~DAN Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 MX comps are the way to go, adjustable rebound will be useful. If you don't go for div's, have a look into these. ← arent they what Mr Leech Uses? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 80mm Marzocchi mxcomps :P theyre very light :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan_ Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 If you can get your hands on these they are a great fork, a little hevier, but will take on heck of a beating. The stock shocks from the Norco 250 from 2002, these are orange (great color) and they have 80mm of travle, and they work awesome! i don't knwo about the aftermarket ones, maybe they have better ajustablility, but anyway a great work, stong as heck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macka Posted January 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 OK Guys, Thanks alot for the info. Very helpful and much appreciated. Will have a look into the MX Comps etc. Div, I've added you to my MSN. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 what does ryan leech use? a mate of mine is getting some mx comps for his curtis. dunno which year ← MX comps hans rey? a mate of mine is getting some mx comps for his curtis. dunno which year ← Rock shox phsylo? maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 hans rey uses fox forks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 :ermm:" Just thought I'd mention that to anyone even considering the TTs they are completely undamped. They apparently use "friction" in other words they have no damping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 :P" Just thought I'd mention that to anyone even considering the TTs they are completely undamped. They apparently use "friction" in other words they have no damping. ← Judy TTs.. don't dis 'em till youv'e tried them :ermm: I like mine. Might use them on my zebber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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