[tne]

hi,
I'm considering switching my Dorado SC from my Uzzi to my DJ bike ..
I have an old Marzo Z5 on my DJ bike and I'd like to replace it with a 90-100mm, thru-axle forks (I was considering a Sherman or a Stance). and in the other side, my Dorado is too heavy and not soft and plush enought for my Uzzi SL, so I'm wondering if it could do the job on a DJ bike, if there's a way to limit the travel to 90 or 100mm.
What do you guys think about that ? I'm not an heavy rider (135lbs), and I ride my hardtail for DJ and also to ride on BMX tracks.

 

[Tully]

That fork is too pretty to dirt jump! Seriously, though, I would call Answer about reducing the travel.

 

[brake_and_bleed]

i doubt you could reduce the travel,
but i would go for it,
it'll look really nice!

 

[ufdff15]

I would try it out on the DJ bike and see how you like how it is set up now. Seth Lolli(evil bikes) rides a dorado sc I believe.

 

[Tully]

Definitely go for it.

 

[tne]

I didn't try yet, but I'm almost sure that without reducing the travel, the head angle would be far from what we can expect on a DJ bike ... Axe-to-crown is about 2" higher on the Dorado than on my old Marzo ! too much IMO .. the other reason why I'd like to reduce the travel is stiffness. As it is right know, the dorado is less flexy the the Z5 (good point), but definitively more flexy than a 100mm/thru-axle/not upside-down fork ..

Tully, you're right, that fork is too pretty to dirt jump ! but also too pretty to be sold !!
Although I know that the Dorado is too heavy for my Uzzi SL, I can't decide myself to let it go .. I have to find an other usage for it !

 

[blue]

Give it to me.

Anyone know where you can find one anymore? Me want...

 

[Tully]

Tully, you're right, that fork is too pretty to dirt jump ! but also too pretty to be sold !!
Although I know that the Dorado is too heavy for my Uzzi SL, I can't decide myself to let it go .. I have to find an other usage for it !

Well, maybe you could use it as an excuse to build another bike...

 

[HTFR]

Give it to me.

Anyone know where you can find one anymore? Me want...

i think there is one in the Buy/Sell

 

[foxfreerider11]

I would think it would be way to much travel.....but then again it would look sweet. Just make sure the rake is not overkill then you could snap the headtube or bend something

 

[tne]

Well, maybe you could use it as an excuse to build another bike...

I'd like to do that, but I can't afford a 4th bike .. well, I mean it won't be reasonable ..
(mmm .. actually, to put that Dorado on a DJ bike is not reasonable anyway .. )

 

[dexter]

rennie ran one on his asrx for 2 years and bones (x rpm rider) ran one on his old school asx and it felt uber steep before he went to 24 inch rear

 

[Curb Hucker]

It would be a good DJ fork. Im almost positive that Seth Loli ran his lowered to 80mm or 100mm, either way it can be lowered, call answer or evil one of them should be able to help

 

[Tully]

Well, if it can be lowered, I wouldn't hesitate to jump it, especially because inverted forks are supposed to be so stiff front-to-back.

 

[tne]

OK, I'll email Answer.
thanks.

 

[tne]

Finally, no need to ask to Answer, to change the travel is pretty easy !
I'll not explain all the details (my english is not good enough to clearly explain that, I don't know the name for each small parts inside the fork..). Basicaly, I just cut a little bit more than 1" off the firm spring, and put a 'spacer' to reduce the travel (I put the small piece of spring, but I'll try to find a better spacer).

travel is now just under 4" (more or less 90mm), axle-to-crown lenght is 480mm. the fork is very stiff and firm (that's what I was looking for) .. and looks pretty cool on my DJ bike !

 

[ufdff15]

post some pic of it