[dG video]

So I have a great deal in front of me right now. A 2002 Monster T for $250. This fork would be going on an 03 V10. I am a pretty big guy at 6'3'' 270lbs and I need soemthing, stiff, strong and durable. I ride dh, some freeride and drops but mostly racing but at a non-weight weenie level. I dont mind my bikes heavy because that way I feel like I have something to rely on and I feel more comfortable.

I have previously owned boxxers. I liked the way the fork was very responsive and felt active and soaked up all the small stuff but I didnt like how I shot through the travel on the big stuff and how it topped out and the flexiness of it.

Im wondering if I should go with the monster which is about as heavy of a fork as I would like, or go for something new that coming out or something else. Money IS a factor, I do have a job so saving up isnt a problem but I cant justify paying $1,000 unless necissary for a fork so I am thinking used is a batter choice.

If anyone has any advice or experiences with this set up let me know. Also what other forks I should look at. And if anyone has any pics of a V10 with a 2002 Monster T on it, post it up, I searched for a while and couldn't come up with much.

Thanks, Dan

 

[Jm_]

So I have a great deal in front of me right now. A 2002 Monster T for $250. This fork would be going on an 03 V10. I am a pretty big guy at 6'3'' 270lbs and I need soemthing, stiff, strong and durable. I ride dh, some freeride and drops but mostly racing but at a non-weight weenie level. I dont mind my bikes heavy because that way I feel like I have something to rely on and I feel more comfortable.

I have previously owned boxxers. I liked the way the fork was very responsive and felt active and soaked up all the small stuff but I didnt like how I shot through the travel on the big stuff and how it topped out and the flexiness of it.

Im wondering if I should go with the monster which is about as heavy of a fork as I would like, or go for something new that coming out or something else. Money IS a factor, I do have a job so saving up isnt a problem but I cant justify paying $1,000 unless necissary for a fork so I am thinking used is a batter choice.

If anyone has any advice or experiences with this set up let me know. Also what other forks I should look at. And if anyone has any pics of a V10 with a 2002 Monster T on it, post it up, I searched for a while and couldn't come up with much.

Thanks, Dan

At 270lbs you shouldn't be using a boxxer. You should be riding a bike that is proportional to your mass. I don't want to offend, but that is just the way it is. We don't tell people of that weight at the shop that they should be riding the light high end hardtail made by giant, they are going to break it, even if they ride "smoothly" they'll put WAY more force on it in certain situations.

The monster would really be an excellent choice. Get the heaviest springs made for it, and go for it. The dampers are fairly large and have a decent surface area, great for someone bigger. I think you'll be very happy with a properly set up Monster. If there are any issues, marzocchi still makes all the parts and you can fix them fairly easily due to the modular nature of their forks. (at $250 the dampers may be nearing the end of their life, I could be 100% wrong on this, but the worst case senario new dampers cost about $250 for 2, new seals about $30, and new bushings not too much either, it is STILL a hell of a deal and then you basically have a totally rebuild fork with brand new internals).

 

[Curb Hucker]

thats a great deal for that fork for sure. Theres a local guy who's a friend of mine that has done up 3 2002 monster Ts around here for big guys like you. He can make a custom springstack for your weight if you want, PM me if interested

 

[dG video]

thats a great deal for that fork for sure. Theres a local guy who's a friend of mine that has done up 3 2002 monster Ts around here for big guys like you. He can make a custom springstack for your weight if you want, PM me if interested

Clean out your box boi...

 

[Curb Hucker]

Clean out your box boi...

done

 

[Toshi]

i think the 2002-earlier monsters are a great deal. 9.5 lbs isn't THAT much weight, the near-180 degree turning radius is a plus, the damping system is good, and the price on the used market is definitely right.

here's a slightly lame pic of me giving my '01 a workout up in north vancouver:

 

[Kntr]

Hey Ive ridden that rock. Sweeeet.

Yes the 2002 Monsta is the ticket. Get it and tune it to your weight and you will have a great fork.

 

[bmxr]

I agree with the above. I am about 215lbs and I would not choose any other fork over my 02 Monster. For $60 you can replace all the bushings and seals, I am sure you can still get extra heavy springs, and if you still blow through the travel, Marz can revalve your dampers. They offered to do it for me for $50. A new stanchion is about $80, if you needed one.

Bottom line...you can't go wrong with that fork at $250 unless there is something missing from the story.

http://www.freeridesouth.com/pics/showpic.php?image_id=3271&cat=&order_by=id desc&query=bmxr

 

[butthead]

So I have a great deal in front of me right now. A 2002 Monster T for $250. This fork would be going on an 03 V10. I am a pretty big guy at 6'3'' 270lbs and I need soemthing, stiff, strong and durable. I ride dh, some freeride and drops but mostly racing but at a non-weight weenie level. I dont mind my bikes heavy because that way I feel like I have something to rely on and I feel more comfortable.

I have previously owned boxxers. I liked the way the fork was very responsive and felt active and soaked up all the small stuff but I didnt like how I shot through the travel on the big stuff and how it topped out and the flexiness of it.

Im wondering if I should go with the monster which is about as heavy of a fork as I would like, or go for something new that coming out or something else. Money IS a factor, I do have a job so saving up isnt a problem but I cant justify paying $1,000 unless necissary for a fork so I am thinking used is a batter choice.

If anyone has any advice or experiences with this set up let me know. Also what other forks I should look at. And if anyone has any pics of a V10 with a 2002 Monster T on it, post it up, I searched for a while and couldn't come up with much.

Thanks, Dan

I'm the same weight as you and I used to own a Monster T. The extra firm springs with the max preload was perfect. It was a very smooth, strong, and stiff fork. I wish I still had it.