"Super Slinky" <
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> deluxe model said...
>
> > Seriously, are the 2003 SIDs that bad? My weight will be down to 190 or
less
> > by the time I get it built up. If the SID does blow up on me, it'll be replaced with something
> > else. I'll get the Bomber before the Fox though.
>
> It is a very light weight race specific fork. It would be the last fork in the world anybody would
> recommend for someone your size and for your intended use. Common wisdom says that a guy your size
> shouldn't get an air fork at all. SIDs are renowned for their noodle-like flexiness. I could tell
> a huge difference in the stiffness between a Duke XC and the Fox Vanilla I replaced it with. The
> Duke is known as a decently stiff fork and I only weigh 170 lbs. That should tell you something
> about how you are going to fare with the SID. The way it is likely to work out is that you can let
> go of the SID now and cut your losses, or trash it later and get nothing out of it. Either way you
> will end up with a more robust fork, but you may save yourself hundreds of dollars and possibly a
> face plant by trading it out now. The steerer is still uncut, right? Can you still return it? Run,
> don't walk away from this fork. Too bad you won't consider a Fox, because I think the Vanilla
> would be a great fork for you and that steel hardtail.
>
I got a second opinion, and he said about the same thing. I would be walking a fine line, and if I
started to get a little aggressive, it could mean trouble. The steerer is uncut, it's new and
complete with all the paperwork, and pump. Hell, I picked it up on ebay for $385. I will more than
likely get my money back for it.
I've already budgeted my money out on parts, so the Fox is a little out of my range. I'm thinking
85mm Marzocchi Marathon S now. Dual coil, and heavier, but it'll handle my weight with no problem.
Several places offer it for $499 with a free King headset. Hell, I can get $85 for the headset on
ebay easy since I already have one, and almost call it even.
Hey, I can even join the Bumberhood Clup, or whatever it's called, but instead brandy, and stogies,
I'll settle for a New Jersey pizza.