Originally posted by Waldo
Comparing those forks isn't quite fair-compare the Axel and the Pilot and you're looking at two forks of the same level.
As for my pennies, I prefer my Black Elite Air to my Duke air. Much more plush. Regarding the issue with Mars seals, we've seen no problems with those at our shops but I noiced on one I am currently rebuilding that Manitou greatly improved the design on the ones I am installing now.
Fair? Fair? LOL! Problem: Flexy Axel Solution: Soild Duke I was going with my experience. I could have gotten a Pilot but considering that the Duke turned out to be a free upgrade I'd have to be a ******** pot-smoking Rheses Monkey to even bother considering the pilot. Fair!