Giant XTC SE Marzocchi Suspension Upgrade Problems !!!

captainfurious

HI there,

I have read the Disc Explanation Guide but admit my knowledge being a newbie to mountain biking and understanding is not great. I was wondering if someone can help with an upgrade I'm planning - I apologise for my terminology but I will try and give as much info as possible.

I have a standard Giant XTC SE 2006 Model which came with a standard set of 2005 Marzocchi Race Suspension and Giant MPH-3 Disc Brake System Model 2002 with 160mm discs. As far as I can make out this has a standard Post Mount for the disc brakes.

A friend has offered me some 2006 Marzocch Bomber MX Pro Lo Shocks which has an IS Mount. They are a great deal but I have already bought one adaptor which was totally wrong and had to be sent back. A mate has found the following two adaptors which he thinks will work BUT I'd need to get a new larger disc:-

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/A2Z_A ... 360033034/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Hope_ ... 000000720/

I think the second one might be a winner but only if I can use my original 160 mm disc - its not worth buying the suspension if i need to get a larger.

Any thoughts and help would be great on this and again apologises for any inaccurate terminology.

Rich [/img]

nicklouse

your Race has IS mount the MX pro should have post mount.

so you will need a Post mount (fork) to IS (Calliper) adaptor and a 180mm disc.