[manimal]

I'm currently running an '03 Super T on my Demo 8. i can get an '05 66 for a really good price. during the off season my demo is pretty much just used for tech trail riding, some dirt jumps and stunts. during the season, it's used for all of the above plus most of the local DH races (southeast).

would i be able to tell a difference in the DH venue if i switched to the 66 or is it comparable enough to my super t that the difference would be negligable? i'd like to lighten the bike up a little as well as free up the h-bars for a little twisty-treat action

thanks.

 

[coma13]

i don't know how much weight you'd save as the '03 Super T's are pretty darn light... Also, the '05 66 is going to have a WAY taller ride height... (558mm for the super t vs. 592mm for the 66)

 

[kidwoo]

Yes the difference is huge. I had an 05 150mm 66 for a short while. The axle to crown measurement was more than my 8" 888.

Get an 06 if you can. The 05s were insanely tall.

 

[manimal]

so what about stiffness for DH? super T still better overall?

 

[kidwoo]

The 66s are stiff.

But I'd still keep the super t. Those are great forks. The 05 66s.....not so much. Mostly because for the same travel, you'll be riding a chopper.

 

[manimal]

cool, thanks. just getting the off-season change-up jitters i guess.

 

[kidwoo]

I don't think there's anything wrong with the 06 forks.........I just ordered one myself.

It's just the 05s in particular were kind of thrown out there without a bunch of thought to them being their own entity. They used the same crown measurements and such as the 888s.

 

[Kntr]

get the 06 for $492 at Jenson

 

[manimal]

i would...but...the whole point of the '05 is because i can get it for $150. i'm not really looking to spend a lot and i could spare $150 if it wouldn't change the dh character of my ride too much.

 

[Kntr]

The 05 is worth nothing. Dont do it.