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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 27, 2016 7:37:16 GMT
Hi all, currently got some 140 travel Fox 32's on my Mega TR.
Thing is I could probably do with something a bit more substantial as all my mates laugh at me for having weedy XC forks (not strictly true as I have no mates....) but they do chatter a bit (the forks that is...).
Due to saving like mad for the house move my budget is probably Max £200 so will have to be another set of 'pre-loved', so what could I upgrade to?
Thinking something min 34mm and and 140 - 160 travel. Have heard good things about the X-Fusion Slant and Marzocchi 350's or should I just get some Fox 34's?
Would love a set of Pikes but don't have the budget.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 27, 2016 7:50:47 GMT
I would go for the x fusion. Should be able to get in your budget and talking to a suspension service centre they are withdrawing for marzocchi and monitou.
I think they said although they can work on then they often need to replace parts that they either can't get or when added to the service costs make the costs higher than the value.
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Post by ktmfiveforty on Oct 27, 2016 9:57:37 GMT
Got Slants on my Trek, tick all the box's (price, tapered, 34mm, 15mm axle) and work well 
no, Pikes they aint, but at a fraction of the cost .. and the sorta money you have to spend, deffo worth a go  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Oct 28, 2016 18:54:40 GMT
I would look and keep looking on Pinkbike until some second hand Pikes come on.
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Post by ktmfiveforty on Oct 29, 2016 8:20:36 GMT
I would look and keep looking on Pinkbike until some second hand Pikes come on. I've tried that in the past, tho top shelf forks are very rarely for sale .. I even asked at a couple of LBS to keep an eye out and left my number 
Spose it depends how long you can wait if you don't know someone that's selling ..
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Post by Rlo80 on Oct 29, 2016 10:28:56 GMT
I bet loads of RS fanboys will want to get the Lyrics...don't need to say it, but yeah, your forks are totally unsuitable for the Nuke beast.
You could try and give TFTuned a ring and ask if they have anything second hand...maybe even one of their mechanics.
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Post by ktmfiveforty on Oct 29, 2016 12:58:32 GMT
I bet loads of RS fanboys will want to get the Lyrics... Good shout that actually .. the "more money than sense brigade" might come good |
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Post by Mediocore on Nov 1, 2016 13:30:45 GMT
For a second I thought you had entered the Mega race, was going to post loads of photos of Iboprofen, best upgrade I can think of for that race.
Pikes are amazing, I have a 160mm set on me Kona and have been blown away with their performance. I would honestly suffer a few more months as its worth the upgrade. I hadnt really ever noticed the difference one for the to the next till I rode pikes
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Post by hodgy on Nov 1, 2016 14:47:01 GMT
I bet loads of RS fanboys will want to get the Lyrics...don't need to say it, but yeah, your forks are totally unsuitable for the Nuke beast. You could try and give TFTuned a ring and ask if they have anything second hand...maybe even one of their mechanics. I didn't know they sold off their mechanics...any experience of this G ..as to how much the weekly food bill is and are they happy sleeping in a shed ..? I'm quite open to the idea but wouldn't want to give them full family status ..but having a pro in the shed to keep the bike in full working order really appeals . Good shout mate.... |
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Post by ktmfiveforty on Nov 1, 2016 15:19:40 GMT
I bet loads of RS fanboys will want to get the Lyrics...don't need to say it, but yeah, your forks are totally unsuitable for the Nuke beast. You could try and give TFTuned a ring and ask if they have anything second hand...maybe even one of their mechanics. I didn't know they sold off their mechanics...any experience of this G ..as to how much the weekly food bill is and are they happy sleeping in a shed ..? I'm quite open to the idea but wouldn't want to give them full family status ..but having a pro in the shed to keep the bike in full working order really appeals . Good shout mate.... "having a pro in the shed" .... I'd rather go for your idea Hodgy to be perfectly honest |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 2, 2016 12:01:16 GMT
For a second I thought you had entered the Mega race, was going to post loads of photos of Iboprofen, best upgrade I can think of for that race. Pikes are amazing, I have a 160mm set on me Kona and have been blown away with their performance. I would honestly suffer a few more months as its worth the upgrade. I hadnt really ever noticed the difference one for the to the next till I rode pikes Haha - yeah would be a nice thought but no chance of me doing the Megavalanche.
Pikes seem like a good choice - need to save a few more pennies unless I can get a decent used pair.
Although have spotted the Marzocchi 55 CR's on CRC for £240 (after discount). These are in 170 guise but can be quite easily converted to 150 with the use of a spacer apparently.
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Post by liljase on Nov 2, 2016 16:05:54 GMT
ive got new 34 fit 4s on my mega 150 travel. mint. my mate had x fusion sweep on his adjusted to 150 and just as good. £200 is a good used bydget but not near for new. £300 should get pikes. i paid £350 for my 34s new from pinkbike.
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Post by liljase on Nov 2, 2016 16:11:35 GMT
www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2071007/these are piss easy to adjust. undo bolt on bottom. take assembly out. adjust a little push pin to the 160 setting. replace and mint. might have to replace oil , i would. 10 min job even for novice.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 2, 2016 17:07:13 GMT
Cheers for the link to those forks. Messaged the guy - will see what happens. Still waiting for some one to message me back about some other forks.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 2, 2016 22:26:29 GMT
I appear to have a set of nearly new Sweeps on the way.....
Thanks for all the help guys.
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Post by liljase on Nov 3, 2016 10:02:37 GMT
glad i could help buddy. i think they are only slightly heavier than fox 34s but a fraction of cost and just as good. will hold resale value at this to mostly buddy.
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Post by Jan on Nov 3, 2016 11:55:48 GMT
Are the sweeps 650b?
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 3, 2016 12:35:04 GMT
They are, but not much difference overall. Will be dropping travel to 140 too.
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Post by Rlo80 on Nov 3, 2016 21:14:22 GMT
ive got new 34 fit 4s on my mega 150 travel. mint. my mate had x fusion sweep on his adjusted to 150 and just as good. £200 is a good used bydget but not near for new. £300 should get pikes. i paid £350 for my 34s new from pinkbike. Shit! You grabbed a HUGE bargain there mate. I paid 500 for mine also 34's Factory FIT4 150 travel...spoke to TFT guys who advised me when the time comes to service to invest the extra 30 quid to get the fork pushed because they say it makes a huge difference. |
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Post by liljase on Nov 5, 2016 18:23:04 GMT
yeah. ill service myself tbh but only upgrade i added is slik graphics in mega yelow and black and lok wicked.
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Post by Rlo80 on Nov 5, 2016 18:42:16 GMT
yeah. ill service myself tbh but only upgrade i added is slik graphics in mega yelow and black and lok wicked. A Push tune is more than just a service and supposed to make the fork even better. The mechanic from TFT told me that in fact the fork can be a lot better if Fox were to change something inside, that apparently they are well aware of it but decide not to do anything...i guess they need to keep things for the next model. Apparently, after the Push tune where they replace a few things inside, there is a bigger difference between the 3 modes. |
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