Mountain Biking - 2 questions replacing old fork

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PanamaRed
11-13-04, 10:38 AM
I've been riding for a while, but I'll admit I still dont know a whole lot about mtn biking. Anyways, I ride a 1999 Klein Attitude Race and the stock manitou front shock/fork just took a dump. Im 200 lbs. ride about moderate to hard, lot of xc. Anyways I wanted to know, what specifications i need to look for to know if any particular new shock would fit on my bike, and also what brands/types anyone might recommend for me. Thanks for your help.

DjRider04
11-13-04, 10:40 AM
How much are you looking to spend.....ill help ya out.
PanamaRed
11-13-04, 11:07 AM
thx, i want a good value, but i could spend up to 4 or 5 hundred dollars.

DjRider04
11-13-04, 11:33 AM
Well....XC Klein....I think 80mm should do good. I found a Manitou Skareb plat. on Cambria bike for $400....has SPV too, so it wont bob. It wont void the warrentee on your bike......just search on www.cambriabike.com for Manitou Skareb...

http://www.probike-koblenz.de/Shop/images/products/manitou-skareb-platinum.jpg
PanamaRed
11-13-04, 11:41 AM
Right on, thanks for the help.