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MARIN QUAKE 2009 17.5 inch med DOWNHILL-FREERIDE.

Old 07-06-11, 10:55 AM
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MARIN QUAKE 2009 17.5 inch med DOWNHILL-FREERIDE.

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?
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Old 07-06-11, 11:03 AM
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and could i fit rockshox boxxer race shocks 2005?
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  • 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.
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Depends on what? and rockshox boxxer race forks 2005 vs marin bomber 2009, whats better?
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and can you recommend any shocks?
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Fox DHX RC4; Cane Creek Double Barrel; Avalanche DHS. And get an RCS ti spring if you can afford it.

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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.
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ok thanks i think ill keep the shock standard till i upgrade the forks or would it be better to upgrade the shock?
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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.
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what about Rockshox Boxxer downhill DH forks 06?

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What about it? Ride? Race? World Cup? Used? Used by whom for how many seasons at what level?
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https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1413
thats all the info
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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.
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ok thanks for your help i will most likely have some more queries for you
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