kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 04:15 PM
would a monster t fit in my 2001 kona roast?
Mountain Biking - help with forks
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kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 06:59 PM
another question would a shiver dc fit in my roast 2001?
Maelstrom
03-09-04, 07:52 PM
:O
Dude..don't do it. If you want a dc go for a jrT...
Monster will destroy the geometry of the bike. I know a kid with one on the stuff and it is horrible. It also voids the warranty and is not recommended as it will destroy your headtube.
Shiver is a better solution but I go for a 6in dc...Shivers are 7 if I remember and built for racing...since you seem to want to be a hucker try jr't or the superT and save your money for something else.
Dude..don't do it. If you want a dc go for a jrT...
Monster will destroy the geometry of the bike. I know a kid with one on the stuff and it is horrible. It also voids the warranty and is not recommended as it will destroy your headtube.
Shiver is a better solution but I go for a 6in dc...Shivers are 7 if I remember and built for racing...since you seem to want to be a hucker try jr't or the superT and save your money for something else.
Jim311
03-09-04, 07:58 PM
Dude, don't run a DC on a hardtail...
kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 08:00 PM
whats jr t? junior monster t? can ya provide a pic !
kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 08:01 PM
... whats sum other forks u reccomend to?
Jim311
03-09-04, 08:01 PM
http://www.marzocchi.com/spa/mtb/?LN=UK
Jim311
03-09-04, 08:01 PM
Fox Vanilla 125R.
kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 08:03 PM
how much r they and what year?
Jim311
03-09-04, 08:05 PM
Damn, I dunno. Do your own research! Around 350 bucks is what you're looking at. Here are some links to some popular retailers.
www.jensonusa.com
www.supergo.com
www.pricepoint.com
www.123bikes.com
www.cambriabike.com
www.airbomb.com
www.nashbar.com
www.performancebike.com
If you can't find what you want at one of those links, you suck at the internet.
www.jensonusa.com
www.supergo.com
www.pricepoint.com
www.123bikes.com
www.cambriabike.com
www.airbomb.com
www.nashbar.com
www.performancebike.com
If you can't find what you want at one of those links, you suck at the internet.
Maelstrom
03-09-04, 08:12 PM
I am not against a dc on a ht. I have seen many and think they work welli in the right circumstance. JrT is jsut that...the Juniour version of the monster. In reality the monster is more like a steroid pumping grandfather as it is way toooooo much for 99% of the riders out there.
Jim311
03-09-04, 08:13 PM
Exactly, there might be guys with steel balls riding around that can justify a DC fork on a hardtail, but this guy is obviously not one of them. Nor is his bike up to the task.
kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 08:14 PM
hmmmm so junior T will work on my roast?
Maelstrom
03-09-04, 08:16 PM
hmmmm so junior T will work on my roast?
Yes...6.5 inches on the front is fine and will be MORE than enough travel. In reality you could probably get away with a good 4 or 5 inch fork to start to play on. Leave the monster t's for the guys doing 40 ft hucks.
Yes...6.5 inches on the front is fine and will be MORE than enough travel. In reality you could probably get away with a good 4 or 5 inch fork to start to play on. Leave the monster t's for the guys doing 40 ft hucks.
Jim311
03-09-04, 08:17 PM
Yeah, I say 5 inches is more than enough travel for a beginner. I think once he starts seeing prices he might decide he doesn't need so much fork.
:D
:D
kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 08:17 PM
kk i might get 03 z1 dropp off or shiver Sc
Jim311
03-09-04, 08:19 PM
I'd suggest the Z1. I think you'll be happy with either fork, though. I've *HEARD* the Shiver SC is pretty flexy.
kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 08:26 PM
kk probably gonan go with shiver sc 03 is their anyway i can find a candian price check thing for forks?
Maelstrom
03-09-04, 08:28 PM
I'd suggest the Z1. I think you'll be happy with either fork, though. I've *HEARD* the Shiver SC is pretty flexy.
Depends on his size. The Shiver it good if you are like 150 and under.
Depends on his size. The Shiver it good if you are like 150 and under.
Maelstrom
03-09-04, 08:29 PM
kk probably gonan go with shiver sc 03 is their anyway i can find a candian price check thing for forks?
I gave you a link for www.bikeroom.com a while ago. Lots of good prices. Call and ask Dave if he can find any for ya.
I gave you a link for www.bikeroom.com a while ago. Lots of good prices. Call and ask Dave if he can find any for ya.
kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 08:37 PM
have u called before and ordered some stuff off of this site?
just wondering because i just want to know if they are trustworthy.......and i am not sure if i'm allowed to pay with credit card....
just wondering because i just want to know if they are trustworthy.......and i am not sure if i'm allowed to pay with credit card....
B1105
03-09-04, 09:46 PM
DO some research!
kona_roastbika
03-09-04, 10:51 PM
how lol just asking if that site is trustworthy
mindbogger
03-10-04, 03:56 PM
the site is very trustworthy.
kona_roastbika
03-10-04, 07:02 PM
k thanks
but from another bikers point of view what fork would work best for my 2001 kona roast?
but from another bikers point of view what fork would work best for my 2001 kona roast?