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12-10-03, 01:41 PM
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Up for debate and input...which fork to put on my Freeride/Heavy Duty XC rig.
2003 Giant AC-1 with a Manitou Swinger SPV on duty at the back end. I like to ride pretty heavy duty XC (very technical, some drops but nothing over 6ft) and very light DH.
Currently running a 2002 Rockshox Psylo. It's been rebuilt twice and it's friggin leaking again. I'm tired of this noodly, leaky shock! I'm also wanting a sturdier and plusher fork up front with a QR20 or similar front axle for more rigidity.
I've been researching this for a few months...I was hoping that Manitou would be bringing out a 1 1/8th 6" travel Sherman - no deal, it's just not in the cards. I'm limited to 1 1/8th forks, my choices have come down to:
- 2004 Manitou Sherman Firefly SPV QR20. Currently top contender, it's light and pretty beefy.
- 2004 Manitou Sherman Slider SPV QR20. 7 inches...SPV...and almost 7lbs though. How much will a dual crown limit my technical riding ability (turning radius)...
- 2004 Marzocchi Z150 - Not keen on doing long-haul XC riding with an almost 7lb shock up front though.
- Other suggestions welcome!
Objective, subjective...whatever - just give me your honest opinions and experience with the brands and shocks. I've always ridden Rockshox and I've not had a good history with them. BTW - Saying "Manitou sucks...or Marzocchi sucks" doesn't do me much good...
Thanks!
Up for debate and input...which fork to put on my Freeride/Heavy Duty XC rig.
2003 Giant AC-1 with a Manitou Swinger SPV on duty at the back end. I like to ride pretty heavy duty XC (very technical, some drops but nothing over 6ft) and very light DH.
Currently running a 2002 Rockshox Psylo. It's been rebuilt twice and it's friggin leaking again. I'm tired of this noodly, leaky shock! I'm also wanting a sturdier and plusher fork up front with a QR20 or similar front axle for more rigidity.
I've been researching this for a few months...I was hoping that Manitou would be bringing out a 1 1/8th 6" travel Sherman - no deal, it's just not in the cards. I'm limited to 1 1/8th forks, my choices have come down to:
- 2004 Manitou Sherman Firefly SPV QR20. Currently top contender, it's light and pretty beefy.
- 2004 Manitou Sherman Slider SPV QR20. 7 inches...SPV...and almost 7lbs though. How much will a dual crown limit my technical riding ability (turning radius)...
- 2004 Marzocchi Z150 - Not keen on doing long-haul XC riding with an almost 7lb shock up front though.
- Other suggestions welcome!
Objective, subjective...whatever - just give me your honest opinions and experience with the brands and shocks. I've always ridden Rockshox and I've not had a good history with them. BTW - Saying "Manitou sucks...or Marzocchi sucks" doesn't do me much good...
Thanks!