Mountain Biking - MARIN QUAKE 2009 17.5 inch med DOWNHILL-FREERIDE.

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pete110
07-06-11, 10:55 AM
MARIN QUAKE 2009 17.5 inch med DOWNHILL-FREERIDE opinions please
Could i also change the air shock to a spring? what one? and how much would it cost?

pete110
07-06-11, 11:03 AM
and could i fit rockshox boxxer race shocks 2005?
dminor
07-06-11, 11:11 AM
If it's good enough for Shaums March, it should be good enough for you.
Yes.
One with a spring and good damping characteristics.
More than you'd want to spend.
Depends; but yes.

pete110
07-06-11, 12:32 PM
Depends on what? and rockshox boxxer race forks 2005 vs marin bomber 2009, whats better?
pete110
07-06-11, 12:33 PM
and can you recommend any shocks?
dminor
07-06-11, 12:54 PM
Fox DHX RC4; Cane Creek Double Barrel; Avalanche DHS. And get an RCS ti spring if you can afford it.


Depends on what? and rockshox boxxer race forks 2005 vs marin bomber 2009, whats better?You asked if it would fit; I said it depends. It depends on if the steer tube is long enough.

Now you are asking what's better, which is a totally different question. Putting an '05 Boxxer Race on will get you an an older, low-to-mid-grade dual-crown fork on a newer frame. Leaving the Marzocchi 66 RCV on will give you a pretty decent long-travel single-crown. You have to decide which trade-offs are worth it.
pete110
07-06-11, 02:44 PM
ok thanks i think ill keep the shock standard till i upgrade the forks or would it be better to upgrade the shock?
dminor
07-06-11, 03:12 PM
Keep the Rocco and run it 'til (or if) it blows. I don't know much about the air TST but my experience with a coil Rocco WC was positive. If you want dual-crown, look for a 888 RCV.
pete110
07-07-11, 10:45 AM
what about Rockshox Boxxer downhill DH forks 06?
dminor
07-07-11, 11:55 AM
What about it? Ride? Race? World Cup? Used? Used by whom for how many seasons at what level?
pete110
07-07-11, 12:05 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250851256308&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1413
thats all the info
dminor
07-07-11, 02:16 PM
Yup, looks like a fork for sale on the internet.

Stickered like a Team or WC but I have my doubts. It's really anyone's guess unless you actually ask the seller. Price is reasonable if it: 1) works; 2) was not badly abused. Only you can decide if it's worth taking a chance on.
pete110
07-08-11, 10:16 AM
ok thanks for your help i will most likely have some more queries for you :)