So I am still, as always ever, looking at options for running a 27.5 wheel with a dual crown on my trailbike.
That duty is currently occupied by my 2005 (or 04?) Marzo 888 works set to 170mm travel. Super-low AC height with flat crowns. Absolutely love the ride, but wondering about lighter options for the long-term, as I'm not shuttling at all currently. Even among dual-crowns, that's a heavy fork.
The new Formula Selva XL looks great, as does the MRP Bartlett although the Ribbon seems to be a controversial fork....? Bartlett uses same damper and I've read sketchy reviews. Both seem to be unobtainable at this point; however, I'm not in a huge rush, just musing and can wait. Any reviews or opinions on the Bartlett?
Fox 40 coil forks are available used, easily adjustable, and lighter...and will apparently fit my 27.5" front like my 888, per earlier thread...but it's not lighter-enough that I necessarily want to make the switch considering I'd still be on the hunt for something more svelte. Probably better to save my $400 towards the right fork rather than a stopgap.
How short can I take a late-model Boxxer? Could I use the air shaft from a singlecrown to bring it down to 160-170mm? If not, 180mm isn't too tall with a bit of extra sag and the stanchions dropped to the max, I'm sure. They're pretty light.
The Formula Nero R also looks like a decent prospect if the Selva remains unobtanium. Close to Boxxer weight. But Boxxer sure makes for more readily-available parts. And again, probably best to wait for the purpose-built DC enduro forks than press another DH fork into trail service. But I'm dumb, so take that into account.
That duty is currently occupied by my 2005 (or 04?) Marzo 888 works set to 170mm travel. Super-low AC height with flat crowns. Absolutely love the ride, but wondering about lighter options for the long-term, as I'm not shuttling at all currently. Even among dual-crowns, that's a heavy fork.
The new Formula Selva XL looks great, as does the MRP Bartlett although the Ribbon seems to be a controversial fork....? Bartlett uses same damper and I've read sketchy reviews. Both seem to be unobtainable at this point; however, I'm not in a huge rush, just musing and can wait. Any reviews or opinions on the Bartlett?
Fox 40 coil forks are available used, easily adjustable, and lighter...and will apparently fit my 27.5" front like my 888, per earlier thread...but it's not lighter-enough that I necessarily want to make the switch considering I'd still be on the hunt for something more svelte. Probably better to save my $400 towards the right fork rather than a stopgap.
How short can I take a late-model Boxxer? Could I use the air shaft from a singlecrown to bring it down to 160-170mm? If not, 180mm isn't too tall with a bit of extra sag and the stanchions dropped to the max, I'm sure. They're pretty light.
The Formula Nero R also looks like a decent prospect if the Selva remains unobtanium. Close to Boxxer weight. But Boxxer sure makes for more readily-available parts. And again, probably best to wait for the purpose-built DC enduro forks than press another DH fork into trail service. But I'm dumb, so take that into account.
