Best 160 mm fork upgrade??

Hi Its very simple dilema.
I am looking to upgrade my fork, But I am not sure of what to take. I am going for a second hand one.
I ride a specialized enduro 06 model and currently has a manitou nixon (145mm more like 130mm) with variable travel.
I did the megavalanche last year with it , but to be honest the fork quickly showed its limits. alot of bobing and brake diving always blowing through its travel.
I would like something stiffer with a bit more travel for this years mega.
I am wandering if a lyrik 2 step from 2009 is reliable how about the u turn version, and how hard is it really to climb with a fox 36 van or float or a lyrik solo air??
as I see better and more deals on the non travel adjust models.
any thing good with marzocchi 55 ?? did they have an ETA version that was reliable?
I am looking to upgrade my fork, But I am not sure of what to take. I am going for a second hand one.
I ride a specialized enduro 06 model and currently has a manitou nixon (145mm more like 130mm) with variable travel.
I did the megavalanche last year with it , but to be honest the fork quickly showed its limits. alot of bobing and brake diving always blowing through its travel.
I would like something stiffer with a bit more travel for this years mega.
I am wandering if a lyrik 2 step from 2009 is reliable how about the u turn version, and how hard is it really to climb with a fox 36 van or float or a lyrik solo air??
as I see better and more deals on the non travel adjust models.
any thing good with marzocchi 55 ?? did they have an ETA version that was reliable?
specialized enduro 06 gone snif
RS Lyrik U-turn sold
Mondraker Dune XR
My Megavalanche qualifier : http://vimeo.com/15094020
RS Lyrik U-turn sold
Mondraker Dune XR
My Megavalanche qualifier : http://vimeo.com/15094020
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RS Lyrik U-turn sold
Mondraker Dune XR
My Megavalanche qualifier : http://vimeo.com/15094020
If going Lyric I would get the U turn.
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fox 36 float r would be my choice
giant anthem x4 10
Would love to have a set of Fox 36's
Thanks Matt
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If the world was flat, I wouldn't be riding !
so Im still on the look out, and I am starting to think I may have to forget the second hand option if a tiny scratch on a stanchion is a real issue.
RS Lyrik U-turn sold
Mondraker Dune XR
My Megavalanche qualifier : http://vimeo.com/15094020
Though I'm still going to get a set of Lyriks. Or possibly Wotans.