After just receiving an '05 Scott Nitrous SL11, I've been pounding these forums looking for a fork better than the Nixon Super that came stock. The single pivot rear sports either 150 or 170mm of travel via a Manitou Swinger 4-way air shock, and I'd love to find a similar travel fork for rough XC to possibly taking on a DH in the geriatric category. I can't afford a stable full of bikes, so this one has to suit any type of riding I may take on. I rode a Trek Fuel not long ago at SRAM school with F&R lockouts, and I kinda liked that feature, as well as the feel of air shocks.
What I don't like is the "lockout" on the Nixon. It doesn't seem to work consistently, and the Maverick DUC32 fork I was drooling over has lost some appeal in my eyes as a potential replacement due to having the same type of lockout (not to mention cost).
Other forks I am considering are:
Just about any of them are going to require a new front wheel since the Scott has a QR, and I'd prefer a 20mm. I'd also like to keep the weight down as much as possible, but not at the cost of performance. Any suggestions?
What I don't like is the "lockout" on the Nixon. It doesn't seem to work consistently, and the Maverick DUC32 fork I was drooling over has lost some appeal in my eyes as a potential replacement due to having the same type of lockout (not to mention cost).
Other forks I am considering are:
- Marzocchi 66 SL
- Marzocchi Z1 FR SL
- Marzocchi All Mountain SL TST
- Marzocchi All Mountain 1 TST/ETA/TAS
- Rock Shox BoXXer Ride
- Manitou Travis Single Intrinsic 180mm,1.5"
Just about any of them are going to require a new front wheel since the Scott has a QR, and I'd prefer a 20mm. I'd also like to keep the weight down as much as possible, but not at the cost of performance. Any suggestions?