Through me some suggestions for a DS fork. It'll be mounted on a Specialized SX. Thanks Thrillseeka.
Dual Slalom Fork
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rockshox revalation, pike, reba
fox 32 van, f 120, 32 talas
the revalation and the talas would be pretty sick!
fox 32 van, f 120, 32 talas
the revalation and the talas would be pretty sick!
i ran a pyslo this year. got it for really cheap. next season i'm planning on running a 4x.
the new manitou minutes are crazy light and plenty stiff
rockshox argyle, 36 talas (in 100mm), marz 4x, pike, nothing that starts with man and ends with poo
What about the Marz. 4X WC?
WHat are you going to do with it now that your getting a 4X? Is it 20mm?
My girlfriend rides an SX also, and I have her riding a Pike U-Turn Air. The fork adjustments work really well for her weight and mine.
<---little bigger then your girl. 200lbs
lets hope huh!
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i'll sell you my pyslo. its 20mm
Wouldn't bother with a talas, they're too linear and blow through travel on the shorter settings. Run a Van or Float and reduce the travel.
marz 4x
100 bucks for the pyslo. it only has about 15 days of riding on it and it treated me really well but i just signed with marz. so i'm gonna be running the 4x for 08
If it's used strictly for DS go with something QR...they're lighter. the fox vanilla rlc is perfect for DS.
I got a dual air pike 426 (non u-turn). With the dual air, you lower it with all travel spacers, so you get more adjustment than the air u-turn (110-140mm). I'm going to try it at 90mm first.
Wheel world has them for $350.
Wheel world has them for $350.
Mainly DS, some trail rides. Also the first "DH" Race for Mt Hood Ski Bowl in OR. Its usually on a single track trail, still usually to much snow on the main DH course. So I was hoping to go 20mm thru. I have about 4 wheels sets. If I got QR I'd have to buy another front or 3. I'm thinking of that Marz. 4X also.
What about an '06 Fox Talas 36 RC2 for $350? Worth it?
I've never owned a fox fork w/ lockout, so not sure if it works like Pike w/ motion control. I have a Pike on my sx, and I wouldn't want to race 4x/ ds or dj without some type of damping lockout w/ adjustable blowoff. The Pike works great as a trail fork, too, altho I think it could be a bit more plush. I might be (at 185) a touch light for the firm spring.
That's why I got the air. On my hardtail, I don't need a really plush fork and it's easier and cheaper to stiffen than buying a new spring.
I have an 07 minute and it is really sweet. light, stiff, super smooth, and durable.
I ride the fork also and I'm 200lbs. The fork responds equally well for her 120lbs and my 200lbs------enjoy the SX.
I'm glad she isn't 200lbs also....
The 36 Talas would be ideal, especially at your weight. I have an '05 SX, and ride mostly XC and dirt jumps with a 32mm Talas R. It's good, but 6" feels way better on fast, rocky descents. For slalom, 4x, and jumping, the 36 at the 4" mode will work really well, and for bombing hills the longer travel will be nice. I'm only 160lbs, and the 32mm Talas is indeed a bit flexy.