Hi fellow Weight Weenies,
I'm looking for some suspension forks for my new full-suspension bike build.
My goal is a 23lb bike that's strong for trail riding and the occasional downhill trail bombing run.
I weigh 190-200 pounds depending on how much beer I drank the night before, so the RockShox SID and Manitou Skareb probably won't do.
Here's what I'm looking for in particular...
* STIFF - no noodely SID please!
* 100 mm travel (but 80mm wouldn't be a deal-killer)
* Disc brake compatible (for my Hope Mono Minis)
* 3.3 pounds or less (1500gr max)
* Not too expensive - budget = $600 max
Here's what I see out on the market:
MANITOU R7 PLATINUM
Right now I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a Manitou R7 Platinum, 100mm no boss 1450-1500gr for $600 (I like the BLACK!)
But it's a Manitou, are they reliable? I fear.
MANITOU R7 ELITE & SUPER
The "Elite" verion is affordable at $380, but it's heavier than the "Platinum" right? what's the weight?
I don't think i want the $500 "Super" with the remote lock-out, etc. Too heavy, don't need it.
SPINNER AERIS
The Spinner Aeris looks sweet, but $700-800! Whoa! Wish they made a less expensive version less than 1400gr for about $500
FOX F100RLC
Fox Shox are SWEET. I may get the F100RLC, but they're not cheap and they're a little porky!
I'd buy one today if they were a little lighter though.
ROCKSHOX REBA
Don't meet the weight limit of less than 1500gr
Anything else I should look at? Any suggestions?
Thanks
I'm looking for some suspension forks for my new full-suspension bike build.
My goal is a 23lb bike that's strong for trail riding and the occasional downhill trail bombing run.
I weigh 190-200 pounds depending on how much beer I drank the night before, so the RockShox SID and Manitou Skareb probably won't do.
Here's what I'm looking for in particular...
* STIFF - no noodely SID please!
* 100 mm travel (but 80mm wouldn't be a deal-killer)
* Disc brake compatible (for my Hope Mono Minis)
* 3.3 pounds or less (1500gr max)
* Not too expensive - budget = $600 max
Here's what I see out on the market:
MANITOU R7 PLATINUM
Right now I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a Manitou R7 Platinum, 100mm no boss 1450-1500gr for $600 (I like the BLACK!)
But it's a Manitou, are they reliable? I fear.
MANITOU R7 ELITE & SUPER
The "Elite" verion is affordable at $380, but it's heavier than the "Platinum" right? what's the weight?
I don't think i want the $500 "Super" with the remote lock-out, etc. Too heavy, don't need it.
SPINNER AERIS
The Spinner Aeris looks sweet, but $700-800! Whoa! Wish they made a less expensive version less than 1400gr for about $500
FOX F100RLC
Fox Shox are SWEET. I may get the F100RLC, but they're not cheap and they're a little porky!
I'd buy one today if they were a little lighter though.
ROCKSHOX REBA
Don't meet the weight limit of less than 1500gr
Anything else I should look at? Any suggestions?
Thanks