Manitou Black vs. RockShox Duke SL vs. Marzocchi MXC-ECC?
03-25-02, 10:25 PM
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Manitou Black vs. RockShox Duke SL vs. Marzocchi MXC-ECC?
I am looking to upgrade my front suspension to one of the following three (as the subject indicates): Manitou Black Elite 100/120, Marzocchi MXC-ECC, or Rockshox Duke SL. I've done some research on MTBreview.com and there seems to be mixed feelings about RockShox's and Manitou's quality of forks.
As for the Manitou Black, I was hoping to find out what their "Quick Range TPC" meant. Also, can the forks travel be changed from 100mm to 120mm on the fly (or does it require some internal adjustments)?
I was wondering out of the three, which fork would be the best deal and best suited for my style of riding (of course, if you have any other suggestions, feel free to include them). I'm a realtively light biker (~125 lbs). There are many uphills in my area (Mission Peak, Mt. Diablo) so maybe lock out would work better for me. Also I enjoy bombing downhill sections whenever I get the chance. However, by no means am I a freerider/dhiller--I have yet to take any types of drop-offs (at this time in life, I still value beauty
). Also currently I am riding a KHS ST Pro. The steering, to me, is a bit too responsive so I do not mind slacking the angle a bit.
Any info is appreciated!
-SofaKing
As for the Manitou Black, I was hoping to find out what their "Quick Range TPC" meant. Also, can the forks travel be changed from 100mm to 120mm on the fly (or does it require some internal adjustments)?
I was wondering out of the three, which fork would be the best deal and best suited for my style of riding (of course, if you have any other suggestions, feel free to include them). I'm a realtively light biker (~125 lbs). There are many uphills in my area (Mission Peak, Mt. Diablo) so maybe lock out would work better for me. Also I enjoy bombing downhill sections whenever I get the chance. However, by no means am I a freerider/dhiller--I have yet to take any types of drop-offs (at this time in life, I still value beauty
). Also currently I am riding a KHS ST Pro. The steering, to me, is a bit too responsive so I do not mind slacking the angle a bit. Any info is appreciated!
-SofaKing
03-26-02, 07:55 AM
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If you don't mind paying the extra $$$ and have a little extra heft, the Marzocchi is an excellent fork. Sure it weighs more than the others you've mentioned, but it'll handle everything you throw at it and the lock-out is very nice as it locks in the compressed position not fully extended making climbing easier by keeping you weight forward.
The Manitou is a good fork as well, the travel adjust is a lever at the bottom of the fork leg. It's not "on the fly" because it requires you to stop bend over and flip the lever, but it IS all external and no need for tools.
As far as the Psylo goes, what can I say, I'm no big fan of RS! I've also heard bad things about the bushings wearing prematurely (designed too small) and causing a lot of slop in the lower stanctions!
Good Luck & L8R
The Manitou is a good fork as well, the travel adjust is a lever at the bottom of the fork leg. It's not "on the fly" because it requires you to stop bend over and flip the lever, but it IS all external and no need for tools.
As far as the Psylo goes, what can I say, I'm no big fan of RS! I've also heard bad things about the bushings wearing prematurely (designed too small) and causing a lot of slop in the lower stanctions!
Good Luck & L8R
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03-26-02, 11:29 AM
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this is teue about psylos.....furthermore the ones that lock out completely don't last long at all.... also psylos have alot more flex than the zoke or the manitu
