Originally Posted by bmack18
I ride an 06 Fisher Piranha hardtail. The left spring on the Manitou Axel fork blew out(leaving a nice scar on my ribs). That being a coil, i've heard of air shocks failing as well. The Manitou that blew out was put back together and is still ridable. I need to upgrade. I am looking into the Fox Vanilla(coil) or Talas(air) fork. Which is more durable: air or coil forks and any other fork suggestions(not a new bike either)?
I have the Vanilla RLC and my wife has a Talas Float RLC...she likes the adjustable travel, I like keeping it simple...no pump, checking pressure, adjusting sag
Both are great forks...durable, plush, Vanilla sqeaks occassionally, though, especialy with a slower rebound