36 TALAS RC2 v Lyric 2 step Air? Alps on Meta 5.5

strak
strak Posts: 439
edited February 2008 in MTB buying advice
For Alps use on Meta 5.5 not heavy DH - more natural trails, but drop/FR capability a definite +ve

Looking 07 models
Any experienced testers out there?

cheers

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    36, i cannae remember if the 2-step system has been fixed.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • Timer
    Timer Posts: 8
    strak wrote:
    Looking 07 models

    The 07 Lyric 2-Step does not work in the long run. Now and again there is a fork that does, but those are exceptions. The only two "fast travel adjustment" forks that are pretty much guaranteed to work are the 36 Talas and the Magura Wotan. RS claims that the 2-Step problem is fixed with the 08 Lyrics, but i wouldn't rely on that.
  • papasmurf.
    papasmurf. Posts: 2,382
    neither.

    what you got on the meta at the mo?
    Meta5.5
    Duster
  • strak
    strak Posts: 439
    PIKES 454 dual air. will be riding alot of lisfts though so 6incher makes sense :)
  • lost-time
    lost-time Posts: 549
    Your pikes should be fine....
  • rob cole
    rob cole Posts: 706
    well MBUK have had my Mythic Wildcard with a 2008 Lyric 2-step on for some months now on test, should get it back soon and interested to see if they had any problems with the fork....

    in the 2 weeks I had it before it went to test, certaintly no problems with the 2-step despite lots of airtime and some hucks...
    check out my riding - www.robcole.co.uk Banshee Factory Team rider, Da Kine UK Team rider, www.freeborn.co.uk www.eshershore.com
  • WILSTOKES
    WILSTOKES Posts: 24
    I've got a Meta 5.5 with 36 Talas RC2s and would definitely recommend that set up. They can be easily dropped for steep climbs when necessary but I find they're not too high for general trail work anyway. Get some! You won't regret it.
  • RideTheLakes
    RideTheLakes Posts: 209
    I've just ordered a pair of Talas 36's, can't wait to get em. Bear in mind that the 07 36's don't have the quick release so you need an allen key to remove the front wheel.

    I've heard Lyrics are awesome when they work...
    Lake District Mountain Biking
  • papasmurf.
    papasmurf. Posts: 2,382
    pikes would be find..i've ridden bikes in the alps with SR Suntor forks!! not very pleasent mind.

    the 07 talas I didn't like, the dials all came loose and readjusted themsleves on long alp descents

    the bombers 55 or wotans look good
    Meta5.5
    Duster
  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    Most intrested i have just purchased the Orange 5 AM and they come with the 36,s
    are these a great fork?

    Just want a bike in the back of the car and see an hill and ride

    Feed back on fork will be great

    Good luck

    Grant
  • RideTheLakes
    RideTheLakes Posts: 209
    Orange 5 AM, great bike that will be a lot of fun!
    Lake District Mountain Biking
  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    Well got my Orange 5AM and boy are these forks FAB

    To test them out i went to Kings Oak pub in Epping Forest and went to that
    rough carved up hill with loads of high exposed roots

    Boy point this beast into the rough and flew over everything i
    pointed them at!!!

    Going up just flick lever down to 100 and make your way back up and do
    it all over again Styly

    And LOL watched the guys with there 100mm small travel doing it
    humming bird style :lol:

    What would make these fab forks 100% will be to put a lock out on them and would make these a heavy but dam good XC All mountain fork.

    Buy them you cant go wrong

    I just went down the hill back up and down the hill and back up

    What you waiting for get to the shop nowwwwwwwww

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