29er Suspension fork info

[beungood]

I am looking for a Fork for 2008 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR frame I want to build up. I would like a decent performing fork.Im new to MTBing any reccomend a couple to look at and some place reasonable in price.

Should I go with a QR or thru axle set up?

[DRZRM]

Most folks will say Fox forks (except Jack who will say a Lefty, which is a great thing if you can afford it, but for non Cannondales they get expensive fast). I am a fan of the White Brothers, I ran a Magic 80 on my Moots for years, and I'll get a new White Brothers Loop 100 for the incoming Zanc 29er when it comes in early next year. A bit pricy, but not too bad, you can use VIP15 at Universal Cyclist for 15% off any purchase over $300 to bring it down into a pretty competitive pricing range.

They only offer it with the 15QR through axel, so I got an adapter for my Chris King ISO front hub. I don't have it put together yet, but folks really like how stiff the through axels are.

Here is a bit of info.

http://twentynineinches.com/2011/08/10/white-brothers-loop-29er-fork-on-test/

[beungood]

The LBS shop owner/Mech,a road ,TT and Mountain biker mentioned WB ,Fox and Rockshox and maybe Manitou. Said he didn't like the Lefty and always seen them let people down. I asked about X-Fusion also.

My bike has that Brain and I was thinking of the White Bros with IMV. He did mention that White Bros would be some $$ but he liked them. He usually is pretty reasonable price wise.

[lonoeightysix]

if you're running 100mm or less, you probably can get away with QR. i'd go TA with 120 or more, either 15 or 20.

[Jack Brunk]

I'd go with a fox 29er 100mm terralogic 15mm through adapter. It's not quite at a lefty level but it's damn close and would be what I'd use on a non lefty 29er.

[that guy]

1. Fox
2. RockShox
A very distant 3. Everyone else

Do yourself a favor and find a thru-axle fork, especially with 29. If you don't you will have a hard time playing with what is essentially the new "standard".

[Mr Cabletwitch]

Being Poor and having had multiple forks from Manitou, RockShox, and Fox I would have to say my favorite is the Rock Shox. Its easy to rebuild, smoother than fox IMHO, adjustable, and best of all doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I use my mountain bike hard and don't see a need for all the expensive platform stuff. Last fork I bought was a 2011 Rock Shox Reba RLT. I had a fox terralogic, and RLT Ti in front of me and couldn't justify the extra money when the RLT worked almost the same and was 300-450 cheaper. I could almost buy two RLT forks for the cost of a terralogic. Its your money spend it how you want, but I doubt you can go wrong with either rock shox or Fox. Manitou while better than they used to be still scares me enough to not buy a newbie from them.

[Mr Cabletwitch]

Double Post :crap:

[gdw]

Rockshok Rebas are the best bang for your buck. Fox forks are excellent but pricey. Nothing against the others but it's best to go with a model which can be easily maintained and repaired by most any shop if problems crop up. Go for a thru axle hub too,

[swPArider]

the RockShox Recon forks are nice, they are similar to the Reba but a little cheaper.

[beungood]

I found a Marzzochi 44 Micro Ti for $289.00 120mm TA ,would this be in the ball park of the above? Didn't think there would be so many choices with a MTB!

[DRZRM]

Great price! What year is the fork? Reviews seem pretty good, and they have a 3 year warrantee, so likely not a bad gamble. Some reviewers say they are a bit flexy, but that seemed more the case with the 2009 and 2010 versions. I had a B2 Bomber about 10 years ago and loved that fork, but Marzzochi has had a hard time in recent years.

[beungood]

It is a 2010 brought up to 2011 standards. Straight steerer qr15.

[DRZRM]

You sure about the straight steerer? I'll admit, I'm a bit tempted by this deal, but by my reading of the Huck and Roll deal, these are marked "Steer Tube Diameter: 1.125 in 1.5" which is tapered. I'd confirm with them before you make any final decisions, and let me know, at that price, I may try one out on the Zanc.

[clyde the point]

I love me some Reba.

[Ordinary Bikes]

Look at the travel of the Marzocchi and make sure its not going to be too much for your frame...

[DRZRM]

Its a 100-140mm that is delivered at 120. You install a spacer (hopefully included) to reduce to 100 (or remove a spacer to increase to 140). I figure for ~$250 it is worth a try (there are some coupons available for H&R). These forks get surprisingly good reviews and Marzocchi USA's customer support is supposed to be great. The truth is I have a soft spot as a happy user of a B2 Bomber for many years from 2001. I think I'm going to actually try one of these out. Thanks Jack!

[gdw]

Marzocchi produced some great forks and hopefully is back in the running.
I'm still riding a Z2 Atom Bomb on my loaner/town bike. Changed the oil a few times and it's still going strong.

[beungood]

Zach,I have to thank you right back with that Coupon Code! I have one on the way too. For half the price I was quoted from my shop for lesser models I am getting a much better fork. The reviews I read really swayed me. Hope this will be a good match for my '08 Stumpjumper FSR.. The savings will allow me some good wheels tires and Grouppo..