I'm running a 2001 Z1 ETA on it now.......i tried other forks but i like how the bike handles with a Low 5 inch fork. I need a new fork this one chirps like a bird when i get going fast, because the stanctions are worn silver.......i think i found a spare fork to swap out the the stanctions though. Should be good for another 6 seasons....:hot:MTB_Rob_NC said:3 years, same Frame/Fork same shock for 2.5 years. JUST had to replace the headset bearings for the first time.
About to buy a new fork today.
I am running an 03 125mm Talas and I am about to buy a Marz Z1light with ETA. I am excited about the 20mm through axle, the additional inch of travel when @150mm (for places like Snowshoe, Mammoth where ever else there is some DH) and the ability to run it at 130mm for trail riding. The next thing I will probably do is go to an air shock with a 2.25" stroke to bring the weight back down and give me the 5 3/4" in the rear.Cant Climb said:I'm running a 2001 Z1 ETA on it now.......i tried other forks but i like how the bike handles with a Low 5 inch fork. I need a new fork this one chirps like a bird when i get going fast, because the stanctions are worn silver.......i think i found a spare fork to swap out the the stanctions though. Should be good for another 6 seasons....:hot:
Sounds like you got it dialed....yes, the 20mm axle is excellent, it is tuff to give up. I have been looking at some used 125-130mm Fox forks, they are so stiff and have good ride height but not sure i want to step back to QR.....the newer Z1's are too tall IMO.MTB_Rob_NC said:I am running an 03 125mm Talas and I am about to buy a Marz Z1light with ETA. I am excited about the 20mm through axle, the additional inch of travel when @150mm (for places like Snowshoe, Mammoth where ever else there is some DH) and the ability to run it at 130mm for trail riding. The next thing I will probably do is go to an air shock with a 2.25" stroke to bring the weight back down and give me the 5 3/4" in the rear.
Agreed, even with the newer bling hanging around the trailhead from time to time, I still look at my bike and think, damn you are HAWT :hot:Cant Climb said:I've been speaking the Heckler gospel for like 8 years. Everyone around me buys 'this and that bling thing'......the bike is just incredible.
narlus said:a lot of used bike sellers probably hated to see that article...
There are many many way overpriced ad's on mtbr.com. I have seen 5 year old frames trying to be sold at %80 of their original MSRP when they were NEW.MMcG said:He should read that article and re-think his asking price.
That's cool that you've had so much success, but keep in mind that a good rider on a POS bike is going to be faster than a poor rider on a big ticket bike.dirtygirlmagnet said:I love my Heckler, I've won xc, dh, 4x races, and a super D aboard it. the only changes I made were the pedals, and maybe went to a shorter stem for dh. It's a great bike. There happens to be a bike looking just like it in the classifieds section....hrmmmm....same color, and the pictures appear to be from my garage too!
sent you an email about that... If its for realz, then I am sooper intrested.dirtygirlmagnet said:I love my Heckler, I've won xc, dh, 4x races, and a super D aboard it. the only changes I made were the pedals, and maybe went to a shorter stem for dh. It's a great bike. There happens to be a bike looking just like it in the classifieds section....hrmmmm....same color, and the pictures appear to be from my garage too!
Tame Ape said:I had one in the past. Hated how much lateral flex you would get in a corner, drove me bonkers!
Tame Ape said:I am sooper intrested.
what? So I'm fickle but I also know a good deal when I see it.binary visions said:
Of course not - the point was that it's likely NOT the bike propelling him to all those wins. At least not a big part of it.narlus said:well, i wouldn't suggest that the Heckler is a POS bike...
Genius alert:koffee said:I could not read the literature. Where can you find this alledged 1600$ Heckler?
koffee said:Where can you find this alledged 1600$ Heckler?