Right forks for bike?

jamazin
jamazin Posts: 371
edited April 2010 in MTB buying advice
Hi guys. not been on in a while. Just in the process of doing over my Norco Bigfoot. It is an 08 frame and i was wondering if a marzocchi 55 fork would be suitable for the bike. If not, is there any you advise, i usually ride delamere and like to do some tame freeride. However i also do some trail riding up in the lakes and in Scotland. This made me think of the 55. Any advice? Thanks guys much appreciated :)
Mabie forest. Maybe one of the greatest places to ride.

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  • konafiremtn
    konafiremtn Posts: 50
    I think my friend has these and he does DH and some light free riding and he seems very pleased with these forks
  • jamazin
    jamazin Posts: 371
    Thanks mate. I'm guessing he has a full sus frame then? The thing is this is a hardtail frame and i am wondering if they would be suitable? Doeas anyone know?
    Mabie forest. Maybe one of the greatest places to ride.
  • xtreem
    xtreem Posts: 2,965
    The bike came with 120mm fork so don't know if a 160mm fork will be fine on it.
    You could get away probably with 140mm fork but any higher you should check the waranty.
    NS Bikes Eccentric Alu custom - 2016
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    the bike is mainly a trail bike (heavy duty XC in English) I would not push it more than 130mm as the head angle is already 69 degrees.

    there is no way i would fit that fork.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • jamazin
    jamazin Posts: 371
    Right okay. thanks very much. I think on the ata model can be reduced to about 140mm in travel? Are there any forks that you would avise. I will probs be buying second hand at a budget of £200. Thanks a lot people.
    Mabie forest. Maybe one of the greatest places to ride.
  • xtreem
    xtreem Posts: 2,965
    You couldn't go wrong with a Pike.
    NS Bikes Eccentric Alu custom - 2016

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