RockShox SID Team vs. Fox F80RL?
05-10-05, 11:06 AM
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RockShox SID Team vs. Fox F80RL?
I may have a chance to pick up a one year old Stumjumper Pro which comes with all XT/XTR, and a Rock Shox SID Team fork (80mm travel, adjustable rebound, lockout, and alloy steerer).
What i'm wondering is how that front fork would compare with the 2005 Stumpjumpers Fox F80RL fork, (80mm travel with internal adjust to 100mm, air spring, rebound adjust, compression adjust with lock-out, alloy steerer tube).
I appreciate any help!
What i'm wondering is how that front fork would compare with the 2005 Stumpjumpers Fox F80RL fork, (80mm travel with internal adjust to 100mm, air spring, rebound adjust, compression adjust with lock-out, alloy steerer tube).
I appreciate any help!
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Originally Posted by kfb
I may have a chance to pick up a one year old Stumjumper Pro which comes with all XT/XTR, and a Rock Shox SID Team fork (80mm travel, adjustable rebound, lockout, and alloy steerer).
What i'm wondering is how that front fork would compare with the 2005 Stumpjumpers Fox F80RL fork, (80mm travel with internal adjust to 100mm, air spring, rebound adjust, compression adjust with lock-out, alloy steerer tube).
I appreciate any help!
What i'm wondering is how that front fork would compare with the 2005 Stumpjumpers Fox F80RL fork, (80mm travel with internal adjust to 100mm, air spring, rebound adjust, compression adjust with lock-out, alloy steerer tube).
I appreciate any help!
I have that fox fork (04) and I love it. Stiff and smooth. Durable enough for every day xc abuse and still race worthy. I don't have anything negative to say about it.
I haven't ridden the SID team enough so I can't comment on the ride qualities
05-10-05, 11:50 AM
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Still kicking.
Get the fox.
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Im riding a SID team 04, very nice fork. i love the ride qualities and you can adjust it for almost any conditions (where this fork is appropriate of course)
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05-10-05, 04:02 PM
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The SID isnt as weak as some say though, its not ment for drops/jumps yea but you can definantly ride hard with it
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05-10-05, 04:59 PM
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Depending on the prices of both bikes. I wouldn't let a SID stop you from a good deal.
I love my SID, and I can't see what others are saying about the fork being flexy...
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I love my SID, and I can't see what others are saying about the fork being flexy...
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Originally Posted by sparks_219
Depending on the prices of both bikes. I wouldn't let a SID stop you from a good deal.
I love my SID, and I can't see what others are saying about the fork being flexy...
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I love my SID, and I can't see what others are saying about the fork being flexy...
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05-10-05, 06:08 PM
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The one year old 2004 Stumpjumper Pro would cost appx the same as a brand new 2005 Stumpjumper (base model). The advantage of the 04' would be XT/XTR components vs the 05's LX/XT. Better wheels on the 04' as well. Sounds like the main benefits of the 05' would be that its brand new, and it has the Fox fork?
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Originally Posted by kfb
The one year old 2004 Stumpjumper Pro would cost appx the same as a brand new 2005 Stumpjumper (base model). The advantage of the 04' would be XT/XTR components vs the 05's LX/XT. Better wheels on the 04' as well. Sounds like the main benefits of the 05' would be that its brand new, and it has the Fox fork?
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Oh also, how heavy are you? I believe that the SID has a very maximum weight limit of 170 or 180lbs.
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Originally Posted by sparks_219
Is the 04 used or new??? If new at the same price, I'd personally go for the 04. Test ride both and see which you like better. ..
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Originally Posted by sparks_219
Is the 04 used or new??? If new at the same price, I'd personally go for the 04. Test ride both and see which you like better. ..
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Originally Posted by kfb
Used ..... the current owner of the bike is the son of one of the LBS sales/tech employees. I stay between 165-175 lbs.
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Originally Posted by sparks_219
In that case, I'd go for a brand new bike. You dont know how kids ride their bikes...
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I'll just have to try both out, and see if there are any significant differences. Unfortunately my LBS has no Stumpjumpers in stock, and is not sure when they will be getting them in. The owner doesn't like to take too many higher end mountian bikes as the $500 range is what mostly sells around here. I had really hoped he could get a 17" and 18" as those are the two sizes I should be between?
