Decent forks for my Marin

daniel_b

Chaps,

am considering upgrading the Manitou Axel Elites forks on my Palisades for a couple of reasons.

Firstly they have no lockout, and secondly, they would benefit my commuter Carrera, and give me a slightly more comfy ride to work!

I've seen these on CRC - still Manitou - any good? (Can't tell if it has lockout)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=17463

I'm looking for 100mm of travel, and lightness would slightly come above ruggedness.
Any specific type of fork I should go for, ie are there different internal methods of getting the damping, be in spring/air/hydraulics?

Many thanks

Dan

ddoogie

I really like the Manitou Black forks. I used them for a while and they were pretty good. Nice for £150 as well. That was until they spewed up their guts everywhere. Terribly unreliable.

I'd go with something like the Marzocchi Mx Pro, or a Rockshox Recon for that sort of cash.

daniel_b

ddoogie wrote:

I really like the Manitou Black forks. I used them for a while and they were pretty good. Nice for £150 as well. That was until they spewed up their guts everywhere. Terribly unreliable.

I'd go with something like the Marzocchi Mx Pro, or a Rockshox Recon for that sort of cash.

It was looking good until the 'terribly unreliable' bit!

Do you remember if they have lockout??

I'll investigate the other 2 forks you mention.

Cheers

Dan

Scubar

I can vouch for the Recons being great forks, I had some on my Marin Hawkhill, They are now for sale as i put some Revelations on my Hawkhill in the end as they suited it better.

daniel_b

Thanks for your reply Scubar,

Looking on CRC, the cheapest recon form seems to be £199.99 for the 327 solo air - is that the one you are talking about?

I can see a 351 solo air with poploc for another £20.

Am I right to think the 'Air' means it is the lightest method?

Dan

Scubar

I have 351 U Turns travel adjustable from 85-130mm with poploc,

The Air versions weigh slightly less than coil but arent as plush out on the ride.