I have an X-Vert R and I'm thinking that after 4yrs it's time for some new technology.
I'm 6'2" weigh 255 and have 100mm of travel. I ride hard XC.
I think I want ~120mm of travel and a little less weight in the fork. Xvert R = 4.8 lbs.
I've been looking at the Marzocchi 04 MX pro ETA 120mm. It can be had reasonably.
I like the features on the Fox's but the prices are a bit scary.
I haven't looked into the Rock Shox yet.
I'm really happy with my manitou so far but am a bit miffed at them because I was gonna have the LBS rebuild it and manitou doesn't stock parts for any older forks.. their answer was upgrade which gets me leaning toward anyone but them. I tend to keep things a while and servicability is important.
Thanks,
Mark
I'm 6'2" weigh 255 and have 100mm of travel. I ride hard XC.
I think I want ~120mm of travel and a little less weight in the fork. Xvert R = 4.8 lbs.
I've been looking at the Marzocchi 04 MX pro ETA 120mm. It can be had reasonably.
I like the features on the Fox's but the prices are a bit scary.
I haven't looked into the Rock Shox yet.
I'm really happy with my manitou so far but am a bit miffed at them because I was gonna have the LBS rebuild it and manitou doesn't stock parts for any older forks.. their answer was upgrade which gets me leaning toward anyone but them. I tend to keep things a while and servicability is important.
Thanks,
Mark