That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations please.
Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
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That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations please.
Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
Anything you can use on a tandem?
www.mtbtandems.com
Though actually you're not insanely heavy, so something airsprung or air-assisted (ie tunable) would seem appropriate.
That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations please.
Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
Thanks
At 230lbs, I'm about the same weight and Marzocchi 66 forks absolutly rock for me. 20mm through axle and coil sping, really plush, stiff fork. I've seen some on ebay for around $500 for 2006 models. You aren't going to get anything that works well for your size for under $400.
That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations please.
Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
You're not that heavy.
Look at Marzocchi forks-- they are very well supported with different springs. I was able to make a Marathon 29er fork work nicely for me when I weighed 175kg. Marzocchi Dirt Jumper series forks come equipped with stiffer springs and stiffer damping, which means they might be just right as a general-purpose fork for you, without retrofitting.
Get one with a steel steer tube, which is a little stiffer and a little safer at loads exceeding design spec. It'll also save you some money.
That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations please.
Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
Thanks
What bike are you putting this on???
You need to match the travel of the fork to the bike. This will significantly narrow down your choices.
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That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only
suspension
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forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I
became to
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heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support
my
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mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except
the
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manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations please.
Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
Thanks
What bike are you putting this on???
You need to match the travel of the fork to the bike. This will significantly narrow down your choices.
Chris
I haven't decided, I've got an old marin bobcat trail ('97/'98) which i was going to put them on initially. So single crown fork I realise. I think the geometry is good for 80-100mm, i'm looking at 80 i guess, don't want too much plus i'm in to moderate XC so no need for more me thinks. So what do you reckon?
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That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became
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heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except
the
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manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations please.
Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
Thanks
Thanks all. I'll definitely look in to the Marzocchi range. I've wondered about axels. What does this require; do i need a special/specific hub?
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mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except
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manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations please.
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Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
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You need to match the travel of the fork to the bike. This will significantly narrow down your choices.
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I haven't decided, I've got an old marin bobcat trail ('97/'98) which i was going to put them on initially. So single crown fork I realise. I think the geometry is good for 80-100mm, i'm looking at 80 i guess, don't want too much plus i'm in to moderate XC so no need for more me thinks. So what do you reckon?- Hide quoted text -
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Make sure the headtube is 1-1/8 on that bike.
If it is, I like the suggestion of the Marzocchi Dirt Jump series, they come in a 100mm and built for abusement. You can get them in a thru axel or QR. You will need a special hub for the thru axel, which will give you the ultimate durability.
