Which DH fork?

Ice Bullit · May 30, 2004

If you have the dough I would go for the Avy forks and second to that I would get the 888's.

SirChomps-a-Lot · May 30, 2004

i would say that your most important concern is getting a reasonable geometry. all of those forks will hold up (10 to TRANNY not flat).

those custom plates really screw with your angles. i would guess you need something either really short (slider+) or something really tall (888). probably the tall one seeing as you added more travel.

you will probably end up with a stupid-high bb too. oh well.

Curb Hucker · May 30, 2004

well ive got a WB DH 2.0 and i love the thing, it can take huge drops and not bottom as it has a very high amount of bottom out and spring rate adjustibility.

Both Dorados arnt going to be available until Mid-End July

Ive ridden a Slider and liked it, so id say if ya dont get a white go for the slider

Jm_ · May 30, 2004

Shiver

zstyle_22 · May 31, 2004

I have the new dorado x-werks and it is freaking sweet! Manitou is having a hard time keeping up with it's demand, so I would go with the slider plus. All my friends have them and love em.

Fulton · May 31, 2004

I say wb dh2.0. I was extremely impressed with the one I rode, very, very smooth, and the quality of construction is amazing. Plus, the guys (and gals) over at eko sport could teach classes on customer service. Very friendly and professional.

If i were gonna buy a dh fork right now, it would be a dh2.0.

Kornphlake · May 31, 2004

you should get a monster T for doing big hucks, plus if you get a steel hardtail you can use it for either bike.

Seriously though if you want a plush ride and stiffness to the max why not consider a monster t? It seems like they cost about the same or less than the other forks you're looking at.

DHracer1067 · May 31, 2004

Originally posted by bighitfsr

I want a fork which will handle drops to transitions up to 10ft.

well if thats the case you probly dont want the avy dhf ti because i thought it was made for like racing only or something and no freeriding at all. dont ask me why but i heard someone say that.

Transcend · May 31, 2004

stay far FAR away from an xworks. The internals are utter crap. So far no one has had one that works properly and alot of riders are going back to their older dorados (or wishing they could).

This includes technitians i know at the Canadian manitou distributor. Manitou has told them that new internals and a few fixes are a few weeks out.

Oh btw these fixes, WILL involves drilling out certain parts of the dampers.

Curb Hucker · May 31, 2004

Originally posted by bighitfsr

ViolentVolante,
How do the DH2 and Slider plus compare?

Well for one theyre both nice and stiff. The Slider has SPV and it lets you adjust bottom out and spring rate using air. The white bros lets you adjust spring rate using spacers, and there is a very large range of bottom out and rate of progressiveness control with some work on the spring stack. The damping is very good on the 2.0, better than a few 888s ive felt, every turn of my reb or comp knobs really makes you feel a difference in the damping. As for the slider, the adjustments work well, but u thought the damping on the 2.0 was better, but it is also a much more expensive fork. Also keep in mind that the 2.0 is 8in travel and the slider is 7

Don

HTFR · May 31, 2004

i thought that the DH2.0 have a "SPV" type thing. it sits at the bottom of the right leg. similar to the older spv durados.

lonewolfe · May 31, 2004

I'd get a Marzocchi and forget about it! I have a Shiver that has been awesome with 190mm travel. totally plush, bottomless and worry free. I have a Super T and it has been sweet as well. I've not ridden the 888 extensively but that will probably be my next fork whenever that might be. For now, I am very happy with what I already have and these forks just take a beating and ask for more. I like the Monsters but they are HEAVY!

Brian HCM#1 · May 31, 2004

So far I'm loven the 888 :thumb:

Craig Seekins · May 31, 2004

Originally posted by DHracer1067
well if thats the case you probly dont want the avy dhf ti because i thought it was made for like racing only or something and no freeriding at all. dont ask me why but i heard someone say that.

Check out our website we offer 7 versions of the DHF forks now.

8 inch travel:
http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/dhf8forka.html

or 7 inch travel:
http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/dhf7fork.html

vitox · May 31, 2004

hm all of the sudden the avy isnt so expensive anymore if you compare with the dorado, the 888r with GR-or risse crowns or the WB2.0 which are all within 100-200 usd. interesting evolution really....

Jm_ · May 31, 2004

Originally posted by vitox
hm all of the sudden the avy isnt so expensive anymore if you compare with the dorado, the 888r with GR-or risse crowns or the WB2.0 which are all within 100-200 usd. interesting evolution really....

um, with the risse crowns, an 888 is still about $600 cheaper...that's a big chunk of money to me.

But I agree, with $1800 dorados...I don't see any point in spending the money there, when you can get an avalanche for the same price.

Threepointtwo · May 31, 2004

In my completely unbiased opinion, you should buy the Slider +... which I conveniently have for sale cheap.

Actually I do like it. I got one (2 by mistake) when the X-Works was not available and I may just stick with it since it does what I want.

Curb Hucker · May 31, 2004

bighitfsr email me at rfxr@sbcglobal.net i have a fork you will want

Don

BMXman · May 31, 2004

Originally posted by Transcend
stay far FAR away from an xworks. The internals are utter crap. So far no one has had one that works properly and alot of riders are going back to their older dorados (or wishing they could).

This includes technitians i know at the Canadian manitou distributor. Manitou has told them that new internals and a few fixes are a few weeks out.

Oh btw these fixes, WILL involves drilling out certain parts of the dampers.

so is Manitou issuing a recall or something??....D

Transcend · May 31, 2004

Originally posted by BMXman
so is Manitou issuing a recall or something??....D

I have no clue, just passing along what they have been telling me.

Curb Hucker · May 31, 2004

Bighitfsr

I will sell you my 2004 WhiteBros DH 2.0 with custom internal valving and i will custom build a spring stack for your weight as well. i live in illinois so you know the thing hasnt been ridden hard. email me at rfxr@sbcglobal.net if interested

Jm_ · May 31, 2004

Originally posted by bighitfsr
FYI I'm about 180lbs with gear and as I mentioned before intend on hitting drops/gaps up to 10ft and only to decent trannys.
When I say max 10ft drops I'm describing the biggest drop I've ever hit. I wouldnt be hitting any drops bigger than 8ft on regular basis.

I dont feel that my weight or riding style warrants a monsterT.
I would be carring 3lbs more fork than any of the other forks I've mentioned.

Thanks for your post Craig I was not aware that you offered:

DHF8:FreeRide Ti spring and single damper
Set-up - Freeriding, med drops
Weight range - 125-185 lbs
Cost - $1495

This is ideal as spending $1795 on the dual damper DHF8 is the absolute limmit of what I'm willing to spend. Before reading about the new DHF models I felt that the DHF8Ti Race would be ideal but I was scared off by the racing only warnings and strict weight limmit.

I'm willing to drop $1495 on an Avy DHF8TiFR.
Do you monkeys think its a suitable choice for the riding I've described?
If so I think I've found my new fork.

I have to wonder about the difference in ride compared to the regular DHF8 with the twin cartridges. For that kind of coin, I'd want to be DAMN SURE that it did what it was supposed to. 1800 isn't really that much more than 1500, and I wouldn't want to get something that didn't live up to the DHF8-twincart as far as performance.

Fulton · Jun 1, 2004

Originally posted by ViolentVolante
Bighitfsr

I will sell you my 2004 WhiteBros DH 2.0 with custom internal valving and i will custom build a spring stack for your weight as well. i live in illinois so you know the thing hasnt been ridden hard. email me at rfxr@sbcglobal.net if interested

damn man, you go thru bike stuff quick! What are you replacing it with?

narlus · Jun 1, 2004

i think he's getting the new karpiel fork, but when he gets it the fork will be too short, and he'll have to order aftermarket hi-rider crowns from Stratos.

vitox · Jun 1, 2004

Originally posted by Jm_
um, with the risse crowns, an 888 is still about $600 cheaper...that's a big chunk of money to me.

But I agree, with $1800 dorados...I don't see any point in spending the money there, when you can get an avalanche for the same price.

its a usd200 difference

1495-1150-150 = 195

but you get a stem with the marzo.

Matt D · Jun 1, 2004

I recently got a Slider+ and like it a lot so far. I haven't done anything big with it yet, but it rocked at the US Open. I'm going to ride it some more to make sure it's what I want and probably sell my Dorado.

The new Fox fork is awesome from what I heard from Marla and Lisa Streb this weekend. Lisa was raving about it. I'm sure I'll get my questions answered at Snowshoe; assuming the Fox guys will be there again. That may be my next fork.

Lexx D · Jun 1, 2004

Originally posted by ViolentVolante
Bighitfsr

I will sell you my 2004 WhiteBros DH 2.0 with custom internal valving and i will custom build a spring stack for your weight as well. i live in illinois so you know the thing hasnt been ridden hard. email me at rfxr@sbcglobal.net if interested

Oh, "buy the WB it's the best, want to buy mine". You just realized how much you can get an avy for and want that.........come on, admit it.

Brian HCM#1 · Jun 1, 2004

Originally posted by ViolentVolante
Bighitfsr

I will sell you my 2004 WhiteBros DH 2.0 with custom internal valving and i will custom build a spring stack for your weight as well. i live in illinois so you know the thing hasnt been ridden hard. email me at rfxr@sbcglobal.net if interested

Can I get some eggs with that SPAM!!!!! I thought you loved that fork, we going for the new fork of the week now?

Curb Hucker · Jun 1, 2004

look at all of the havoc ive caused :devil:

I knew saying im selling my fork would get all your panties in a knot

Lexx D · Jun 1, 2004

You may as well hold weekly RM lotto for "used" parts. Has the WB even been off road?

Curb Hucker · Jun 1, 2004

Originally posted by Lexx D
You may as well hold weekly RM lotto for "used" parts. Has the WB even been off road?

i was just fvcking around :devil:

Lexx D · Jun 1, 2004

Sure it was :thumb:

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