Guys,
I am one of the lucky few that will be getting my new black Bottlerocket frame in next week
I have the following fork dilemma.
I own both an '04 breakout plus, which I actually like and an '05 Z1 FR1. I also have a new '07 36 Van on order but I am sure the shop that I ordered it from could sell it no prob if I decide not to buy it.
I would like for this bike to be somewhat trail rideable, so I am worried about the weight and height of the Breakout. The '05 Z1 FR1 feels good and I like it, but the 36 Van I tested in a parking lot felt amazing. The only problem with the VAN is it is quite a bit of cash and I am not sure I want to drop it right now. Which fork would you go with?
I am leaning more toward the Z1 or the 36 as I would like to keep the weight down but still be able to rip parks and shuttle. Is the VAN that much better to be spending all that money? Can anyone make a compelling argument to use the Breakout? (The other issue with the Breakout is I would have to buy a 1.5 headset and then buy reducer cups if I wanted to put one of the others on there later).
I am one of the lucky few that will be getting my new black Bottlerocket frame in next week
I have the following fork dilemma.
I own both an '04 breakout plus, which I actually like and an '05 Z1 FR1. I also have a new '07 36 Van on order but I am sure the shop that I ordered it from could sell it no prob if I decide not to buy it.
I would like for this bike to be somewhat trail rideable, so I am worried about the weight and height of the Breakout. The '05 Z1 FR1 feels good and I like it, but the 36 Van I tested in a parking lot felt amazing. The only problem with the VAN is it is quite a bit of cash and I am not sure I want to drop it right now. Which fork would you go with?
I am leaning more toward the Z1 or the 36 as I would like to keep the weight down but still be able to rip parks and shuttle. Is the VAN that much better to be spending all that money? Can anyone make a compelling argument to use the Breakout? (The other issue with the Breakout is I would have to buy a 1.5 headset and then buy reducer cups if I wanted to put one of the others on there later).