My 'Zocchi is toast due to a front hub failure that snowballed and managed to ruin the fork as well.
I get a little spastic, sometimes, when shopping and and either overspend on something that I really don't need or underspend and end up with something that doesn't work.
I will probably end up running my old RS Judy XC (example of something that didn't work) for now, but need to get a new fork. Luckily, all the '04 stuff is on sale. Given my budget (peanuts), riding style (elephant on crack), and usual choice of trails (does your insurance company know you're doing that?), this is the short list: (prices do not include shipping)
'04 MX Comp ETA 120 (what I had) 4.3lbs $199
'04 MX Pro ETA 120 (external rebound) 4.3 $229
'03 Psylo SL 85-115 (would require HD spring upgrade) 4.1lbs $299
'04 Marathon SL 120 ECC (jedi XC) 3.7lbs $329
'05 Pike SL 90-140 Lockout, Thru Axle 5lbs (might need HD springs) $369
'04 Z.1 FR SL ECC 130 (mmm... BEEFY!) 4.7lbs $379
Maverick 'The Fork' 4"/6" 3.7 lbs $800
OR:
'Stick with the Judy, get a hardtail, and learn how to ride, WUSS!'
OR:
Suggest another of comparable quality/price range.
Other considerations:
1) I weigh 215-220 in gear & Camelbak, and have broken nearly everything on my bike (including frame) in the past 18 months.
2) This will be going on a bike with 3.75" of rear travel for now, but will end up on a trail bike with somewhere between 4-6" of travel next year.
3) Weekday rides are usually in Palmer Park.
4) Weekend rides involve long technical climbs and nasty descents.
5) Oh yeah, did I mention I'm broke and in the process of saving up for a new frame?
Any input will be appreciated, but I am especially interested in hearing comments from anyone currently using any of the products listed for XXC.
I am going into cognitive overload already...
HELP!
I get a little spastic, sometimes, when shopping and and either overspend on something that I really don't need or underspend and end up with something that doesn't work.
I will probably end up running my old RS Judy XC (example of something that didn't work) for now, but need to get a new fork. Luckily, all the '04 stuff is on sale. Given my budget (peanuts), riding style (elephant on crack), and usual choice of trails (does your insurance company know you're doing that?), this is the short list: (prices do not include shipping)
'04 MX Comp ETA 120 (what I had) 4.3lbs $199
'04 MX Pro ETA 120 (external rebound) 4.3 $229
'03 Psylo SL 85-115 (would require HD spring upgrade) 4.1lbs $299
'04 Marathon SL 120 ECC (jedi XC) 3.7lbs $329
'05 Pike SL 90-140 Lockout, Thru Axle 5lbs (might need HD springs) $369
'04 Z.1 FR SL ECC 130 (mmm... BEEFY!) 4.7lbs $379
Maverick 'The Fork' 4"/6" 3.7 lbs $800
OR:
'Stick with the Judy, get a hardtail, and learn how to ride, WUSS!'
OR:
Suggest another of comparable quality/price range.
Other considerations:
1) I weigh 215-220 in gear & Camelbak, and have broken nearly everything on my bike (including frame) in the past 18 months.
2) This will be going on a bike with 3.75" of rear travel for now, but will end up on a trail bike with somewhere between 4-6" of travel next year.
3) Weekday rides are usually in Palmer Park.
4) Weekend rides involve long technical climbs and nasty descents.
5) Oh yeah, did I mention I'm broke and in the process of saving up for a new frame?
Any input will be appreciated, but I am especially interested in hearing comments from anyone currently using any of the products listed for XXC.
I am going into cognitive overload already...
HELP!