I have the choice between 2 forks, the 2014 Manitou R7 Pro for which I can get for $260 (Manitou R7 Pro Disc Fork 100mm Black White | eBay) or a 2011 Fox 32 Float RLC FIT for $350. Fox 32 Float 26 RLC FIT 100mm 1 1/8 Fork | MTB
The Fox is an amesome deal, but is nearly $100 more expensive and $350 is about my limit for how high I can go.
I've heard great things about the ABS+ damper but Fox is known for their reliability and plushness.
I don't want to go with Suntour, and I've explored other options like the X-fusion Velvet but I can't find any compatible forks that are a reasonable price.
There's also another prossible problem, and that is what the steering tube length is on the Fox... I measured my stack and I would only be able to use the 180mm steering tube if I removed all spacers and let the stem rest above the headset cup. I'm not sure how this would feel or if I should let the stem touch the headset.
The Fox is an amesome deal, but is nearly $100 more expensive and $350 is about my limit for how high I can go.
I've heard great things about the ABS+ damper but Fox is known for their reliability and plushness.
I don't want to go with Suntour, and I've explored other options like the X-fusion Velvet but I can't find any compatible forks that are a reasonable price.
There's also another prossible problem, and that is what the steering tube length is on the Fox... I measured my stack and I would only be able to use the 180mm steering tube if I removed all spacers and let the stem rest above the headset cup. I'm not sure how this would feel or if I should let the stem touch the headset.