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!
I would say that the SID Team is going to be a few grams lighter, A bit noodlier (I am told), not as durable over the long run. Maybe more worthy for race duties due to its weight.
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