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My first Mtn. Bike was a 1993 GT Karakoram in "Black-Light" which I bought new while serving in the USMC. The old Karakoram traveled the world with me and I've always had a place for the old GT's. I still have the old girl, although not fully functioning at present. My current ride is a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR. I recently picked up a 1996 Avalanche LE and I'm needing a little info if possible..... What is the specs on the original Rock Shox Judy XC on the Avalanche? I'm shopping the classifieds / e-bay for a replacement / upgrade and really don't know the exact specs to be looking for. Stem length? Travel? what fork would be a direct "bolt-on" replacement? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
 
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yeah picking up a 2nd hand fork like a sid or a marzochhi z2, or a functioning judy would be the way to go.
Niot much inb the way of new forks will fit. I put a manitou r7 80mm on my 96 xizang and works pretty well, but no canti hanger if you are going that way.
 
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I am going to put Hyd brakes on mine so I hope to find something without canti hangers. But a good deal on a good fork is first priority.

I have always wanted a Ball burnished Avalanche LE back in 97 I almost bought one but did not have the cash to spend on it and ended up with a 98 Trek 820 SHX finally 16 years later I got the bike I always wanted. Now I just have to decide what to do with it. Cant decide 1x10 2x10 3x9 or just leave well functioning 3x8 on it
 
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