Rock Shox Psylo's or MX Pro's

DTM12

As per a previous thread I was about to upgrade my garbage Manitou Splice Comp on my Trek Fuel 80.
I had pretty much decided on the 07 Marzocchi MX Pro forks, however since that I have been offered some brand new Rockshox Psylo SL's for exactly the same price. Which would you consider the best deal for general MTB duties, north Wales trail riding, nothing over extreme

My perceived Pro's and Con's (as I see it in my inexperience) are as follows

I like the fact that the MX's are air sprung meaning I dont have to faff around trying to get new springs if the ones in the Psylo's are too stiff (I weigh 145 lbs). However the U-turn feature on the Rockshox looks quite interesting.

The Psylo's have the stock spring in, is this going to be too stiff for me ? This is my main issue

In the past I have had Marzocchi MX Comps, and the factory had overfilled the oil levels apparently which was a bit of a hassle trying to sort out, IS this still a problem ?

Any how I would be glad of the opinions on which to go for

Thanks

nicklouse

MX's as the brake mount is the same. and a better fork.

Dan67

Yep mx pros. Been using them coming up for a year now and havent got any perfomance querys yet. Been happy with them so far.

clarkson

interestingly enough, i have a set of 01 psylos on my gt, and are looking at upgrading to a lighter stiffer fork, preferably air. would the mx comps be worth considering, as i've been thinking about them for a while.

nicklouse

clarkson wrote:

interestingly enough, i have a set of 01 psylos on my gt, and are looking at upgrading to a lighter stiffer fork, preferably air. would the mx comps be worth considering, as i've been thinking about them for a while.

for you i would look at the rebas. what travel are you wanting?

clarkson

between 100mm and 120. adjustable if possible, if not it doesnt really matter. budget is up to 300 quid.

nicklouse

rebas then (again) 115mm reducable with spacers too 100/80 or the air turn version.

clarkson

i did also have the revelations in mind, and especially as the 08 stuff is coming out i may be able to get money of an 07 pair?!

nicklouse

revs not as light. and longer.

clarkson

ok thanks nick, somethoing to think about anyway! your help was much appreciated!

supersonic

Psylo is an old fork, and not the stiffest, but ok when set at 100mm or less, and the climb it control damper is ok if not the most reliable. More features than the MX, and lighter, but not as stiff or reliable.