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looking for a fork
i found the...
Marzocchi - MX Pro ETA(05)105mm
https://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDe...2DMAR%2DFK8203
Marzocchi - Dirt Jumper 1 (05
https://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDe...%2DMAR%2DDJ105
05 Marz DJ3 Coil 100mm
https://store.airbomb.com/ItemDesc.asp?IC=FK8219
Marzocchi - MX Pro ETA(05)105mm
https://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDe...2DMAR%2DFK8203
Marzocchi - Dirt Jumper 1 (05
https://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDe...%2DMAR%2DDJ105
05 Marz DJ3 Coil 100mm
https://store.airbomb.com/ItemDesc.asp?IC=FK8219
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btw i will be putting this on the hardrock sport, i will be doing jumps 10% trails %40
and the road %50
and the road %50
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Look for a fork on ebay. Look for a z1 man. DO NOT get an mx fork, that's an XC fork. Check out the all mountain forks as well.
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How big are the jumps? You should buy the fork that will stand up to the most abuse you throw at it, even if it is only 10% of the time.
But any jumping at all probably does rule out the MX Pro. The DJ's are a bit heavy and slow for that much road riding though.
You'll probably have to pick some different brands/models.
But any jumping at all probably does rule out the MX Pro. The DJ's are a bit heavy and slow for that much road riding though.
You'll probably have to pick some different brands/models.
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If you're looking for a fork, you might want to look in the drawer.
Maybee a Pike or a Reba
Maybee a Pike or a Reba
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
If you're looking for a fork, you might want to look in the drawer.
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Thats just sad.
Uggh
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I'm new to the forum but have been wondering about what fork I should put on a Jamis Dragon I'm building. I'm 225 lbs...no jumps , just XC. Hoping to find something around $200.
I've got a Judy TT on my current bike and it seems to do fine. Wondering about more travel (80mm on Judy). What's the advantage, etc. I ride in AZ--desert, rocks, lots of heat.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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I've got a Judy TT on my current bike and it seems to do fine. Wondering about more travel (80mm on Judy). What's the advantage, etc. I ride in AZ--desert, rocks, lots of heat.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Originally Posted by mrk
Is it even safe to put a Z1 on a Hardrock? It's has 130mm travel.
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Originally Posted by gromitz49948
i found the...
Marzocchi - MX Pro ETA(05)105mm
https://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDe...2DMAR%2DFK8203
Marzocchi - Dirt Jumper 1 (05
https://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDe...%2DMAR%2DDJ105
05 Marz DJ3 Coil 100mm
https://store.airbomb.com/ItemDesc.asp?IC=FK8219
Marzocchi - MX Pro ETA(05)105mm
https://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDe...2DMAR%2DFK8203
Marzocchi - Dirt Jumper 1 (05
https://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDe...%2DMAR%2DDJ105
05 Marz DJ3 Coil 100mm
https://store.airbomb.com/ItemDesc.asp?IC=FK8219
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What I'm hoping to do is change my RST for a Z1 FR III in spring, I figured the following: my RST is crap, no sag when I sit on it. Z1 FR III CAN be adjusted, and assuming the 20% sag norm, and rounding the travel off to 120mm, I'll be riding at 100mm-110mm fork height, the same as the RST. When I get off, that's another story, but whatever, I just figured this out today and I'm happy.
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Originally Posted by swifferman
But any jumping at all probably does rule out the MX Pro.
anyways...back to your question...i would check out the all mountain series from marzocchi, minute or sherman from manitou (the 90-130mm adjustable travel)...id stay away from the nixon seeing as its 145mm travel that may be too much and may rake out your bike, or if you have the money...a fox 130mm or 125mm float or something...
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Originally Posted by Razrcide
Tell me what is wrong with the fork you currently have on the bike? I suggest you ride the bike and replace as needed (when things break).
And for strength when it comes to jumping/drops, you really dont wanna wait till it breaks. Thats just plain dangerous.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
While I sometimes agree...the fork plays a big role in how the bike rides. if the fork damping blows and you notice it, replace it with something better/stronger.
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I don't know what kind of fork you have, but that is generally a sign of oil moving to quickly during rebound, lilkely a blown rebound damper or the 'shims' being blown off. Obviously this depends on the type of fork.
JrT's had slow rebound damping which made for crappy trail riding, but great for single hits. There is a mod to the fork to drill out the oil flow hole slightly to increase oil flow. This stopped some of the spiking the fork had and allowed it to adjust better to fast bumps. However, as you can imagine, it was horrible for bobbing.
JrT's had slow rebound damping which made for crappy trail riding, but great for single hits. There is a mod to the fork to drill out the oil flow hole slightly to increase oil flow. This stopped some of the spiking the fork had and allowed it to adjust better to fast bumps. However, as you can imagine, it was horrible for bobbing.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
I don't know what kind of fork you have, but that is generally a sign of oil moving to quickly during rebound, lilkely a blown rebound damper or the 'shims' being blown off. Obviously this depends on the type of fork.
Hmm, I'll just keep riding it and I'll tell you if it happens again.
Thanks for the tech support.
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It normally wouldn't fix itself. ...was it on an exceptionally long descent?
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Originally Posted by Razrcide
Tell me what is wrong with the fork you currently have on the bike? I suggest you ride the bike and replace as needed (when things break).
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
Gee "Dad", the kid just wants a new fork. I want a new bike but there nothing wrong with my current ones. Hey Chicken, I think that Z1 will work good for ya.