What Will A New Fork Do For YOu?
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Ok first off, what fork are you currently riding? What are the differences between what you're currently riding and what you want to get?
Personally, I don't think that any particular component will make you a better rider. Yes, having something that is high performance over something that is broken, or was just a giant turd from the get-go helps. But if you want to be a better rider the only way to really do it is by riding. Then riding some more. And after you're done riding, go ride again. Practice yo!
Personally, I don't think that any particular component will make you a better rider. Yes, having something that is high performance over something that is broken, or was just a giant turd from the get-go helps. But if you want to be a better rider the only way to really do it is by riding. Then riding some more. And after you're done riding, go ride again. Practice yo!
First of all only get the 2008 models and up because the later ones have crom steer tubes are more prone to bending then the new aluminum ones are to cracking. I would also look into the Pikes as well. Maybe some of the used Foxs. It all depends on your budget and riding style
I would say that in disciplines like downhill a better fork is more apt to actually improve your riding.
Here your running forks stiff as hell anyway, the main thing is whether it snaps or not.
Here your running forks stiff as hell anyway, the main thing is whether it snaps or not.
I like my Dirt Jumper 1
this is true as well. Many of the people I know who have suspension forks on street/dj whips have also reduced the travel.
PS defenstrated i just realized you have a municipal waste avatar. That is AWESOME!!
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Oh dude, forks are the bomb. They do soooooo much to make you a better rider. They'll get you up early to ride when you don't feel like it, they'll help you eat better and drink lots of water, they'll counsel you on proper techniques, they'll get on the stairmaster or road bike to build your fitness. Man, they'll do everything for you if you find the right one. I even had one pimp fork that worked 9 to 5 for me and paid my bills so I could ride all the time. It even went so far as to go to the gym to lift and make me stronger. Yeah. Get a great fork and it will make you a better rider. 
Oh dude, forks are the bomb. They do soooooo much to make you a better rider. They'll get you up early to ride when you don't feel like it, they'll help you eat better and drink lots of water, they'll counsel you on proper techniques, they'll get on the stairmaster or road bike to build your fitness. Man, they'll do everything for you if you find the right one. I even had one pimp fork that worked 9 to 5 for me and paid my bills so I could ride all the time. It even went so far as to go to the gym to lift and make me stronger. Yeah. Get a great fork and it will make you a better rider.
My sarcasm alert meter just went to defcon 4!Oh dude, forks are the bomb. They do soooooo much to make you a better rider. They'll get you up early to ride when you don't feel like it, they'll help you eat better and drink lots of water, they'll counsel you on proper techniques, they'll get on the stairmaster or road bike to build your fitness. Man, they'll do everything for you if you find the right one. I even had one pimp fork that worked 9 to 5 for me and paid my bills so I could ride all the time. It even went so far as to go to the gym to lift and make me stronger. Yeah. Get a great fork and it will make you a better rider.
Go rigid and be done with it...
As you get older, you'll find it is more difficult to stay rigid all the time...
main things to look for in a fork:
price
weight (av. is around 5lbs for DJ fork)
travel (can it be lowered)
steer tube length (not too short if used)
drop outs (perferably 20mm or 3/8)
color
air vs. spring
adjustments (do you really need them)
stiffness and feel (Probly really stiff for street)
other rider reports
pretty much sums it up
price
weight (av. is around 5lbs for DJ fork)
travel (can it be lowered)
steer tube length (not too short if used)
drop outs (perferably 20mm or 3/8)
color
air vs. spring
adjustments (do you really need them)
stiffness and feel (Probly really stiff for street)
other rider reports
pretty much sums it up
I like how color comes before air vs spring and stiffness
#1 stipulation, IT MUST COME IN ROOT BEER
its not in orderI like how color comes before air vs spring and stiffness
What hub do you have? I think the STP comes with a 9mm QR, in that case if you buy a 318 then you need a 20mm hub.
In that case theres lots of forks to look at:
Gold labels
Pikes
Argyles
it sounds to me like the 318 would be best for you though.
Their just a songer fork then a lot of others on the market but still not insanely heavy. If you want something super strong look at the Mar. DJ serries and the bomber.
argyle, but i havnt tried the new DJ series . but i got to say the argyle works well