2014 Marzocchi 55R
welshkev
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are they any good? my 2010 Fox Van 36's are knackered and I'm on a tight budget. I've been looking second hand but then I saw these new for £329 at merlin.
the 2013 model has pretty good reviews but I've not seen any for the 2014 model.
Cheers
the 2013 model has pretty good reviews but I've not seen any for the 2014 model.
Cheers
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I think there quite heavy about 2.5kg which is a lot.
Id have alook at a pair of revs for that price.
here is a review of the 2012 fork http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... -12-46123/
struggling to find anything on the 2013/14 model0 -
Revs are only 150mm though.
Anyone else run 150mm on a nomad?0 -
looking at the weight in the specs of the 55r and my van 36 they're pretty much identical in weight so I wouldn't notice it. :?0
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I do want pikes but forking out close to £700 is a lot of cash! :?
Have you used the 55r's rocket monkey?0 -
I have ridden a 66r which is the bigger version.
Its a good fork. Limited adjustment but good damping.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
160mm Lyrics?
Can get pikes for around the £520 mark, depending what your steerer requirements are!0 -
The Northern Monkey wrote:160mm Lyrics?
Can get pikes for around the £520 mark, depending what your steerer requirements are!
Yeah I've looked at lyrics too. My frame will take a tapered steerer as it has 1.5 head tube, just need to change the headset.
But £330 - £520 is a lot when you're skint, but I guess pikes will be lighter and perform better so would probably be worth it.0 -
welshkev wrote:The Northern Monkey wrote:160mm Lyrics?
Can get pikes for around the £520 mark, depending what your steerer requirements are!
Yeah I've looked at lyrics too. My frame will take a tapered steerer as it has 1.5 head tube, just need to change the headset.
But £330 - £520 is a lot when you're skint, but I guess pikes will be lighter and perform better so would probably be worth it.
It is, but then if in 6 months you look to upgrade again it'll cost you more
If you can keep the current forks going for a bit longer I would.. use them in the shite weather and see if they die then re-assess!0 -
so, another question.
I have a hope step down headset in. stepping down from 1.5 to 1 1/8th.
do I need to replace the whole headset if I get a tapered steerer or just the bottom cups/section?0 -
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1025/ ... ml?mfid=45
£520 for pikes, just buy them, i know 100 odd is alot when skint but its a long term saving :P0 -
have a look at the new suntour durolux just got a set for my jekjll and seem really well made and travel is easily adjusted and are under £3000
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Thewaylander wrote:http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1025/a121333/pike-rc-dual-position-air-160-tapered-ml15-weiss.html?mfid=45
£520 for pikes, just buy them, i know 100 odd is alot when skint but its a long term saving :P
Or buy the RCT3 model for not much more at Merlin?0 -
I just bought a set of xfusion slants for £350 new from wiggle, 160mm and get great reviews.0
