Coil or air fork?
07-04-07 | 12:21 PM
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Coil or air fork?
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)?
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07-04-07 | 01:11 PM
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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)?
Both are great forks...durable, plush, Vanilla sqeaks occassionally, though, especialy with a slower rebound
07-04-07 | 04:15 PM
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It all really depends on what you prefer the feel of. Personally I prefer the feel of a coil sprung fork. I also think that coil is a bit more durable.
07-05-07 | 01:17 AM
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Some please correct me if I am wrong. A coil for is for more rougher stuff, such as DH/FR. An air fork is more used to save weight so XC, and the stronger ones maybe DJ/AM.
