so they don't do XC forks with less than 5" of travel? My bike was built on spec of a 3" travel fork so 3-4" is all I need and want. If you'd seen my bike you wouldn't put anything cheap on it though, it's nice and deserves a good fork, even if it is $1,000.

What else would you recommend, the Manitou? Marzocchi? I've only ever ridden a SID from about 5 years ago.


$1,300 on-line for this one.

"80mm Travel
Specially designed and purpose-built internal and chassis parts make the F80RLT the ultimate XC race fork.
FOX exclusive PSC chassis provides unparalleled steering precision and industry leading torsional rigidity.
Patented, High-flow, open-bath damper with SDC (Shimmed Damping Control) and exclusive 3-Way top-cap adjusters for on-the-fly convenience.
Ultra low-stiction FLOAT Air-Spring System works in unison with the FLOAT's damping circuits to provide the perfect balance between efficiency, control and position-sensitive bottoming resistance.
Infinitely adjustable air-spring with coil negative-spring for the ultimate balance between light-weight and low-stiction.
Proprietary FOX oil-seals with patented scraper-lip technology keep debris out and oil in for long-term durability and stiction fighting lubrication.
On-the-fly lock-out feature let's you choose between efficient climbing and traction control.
Adjustable Blow-Off Threshold allows you to set the compression firmness while in lock-out mode.
Factory-tuned Compression damping.
12-click, externally adjustable, Rebound damping.
Approx Weight: 3.33 lbs."