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I broke down and ordered a 2002 Marzocchi MXR from Pricepoint.com after much painful debate between
it, a 2k3 MX Pro ETA and an '02 Marathon 100. I figure that if I find myself needing the fun
features on either of the other two forks, I'll probably have a better frame to bolt it to when the
time comes. As it is this MXR is probably overkill for my bike, but I've never been one to make
sense in the past, so why start now?
Also threw in some other upgrade goodies I'd been considering, and it seemed like the right time to
do it. If I'm tearing things down to install a fork I'd might as well give it an overhaul. Pair of
LX derailleurs, two pair of new cables and a new chain. Next on my list are the crankset and
cassette, but they can wait a little longer. New brakes would be nice too, but to go disc would cost
at least $200 (wheelset as well as disc setups). Again, probably something I'd be better getting as
bolt-on with a new bike.
Should probably upgrade the rider too.
Anything super tricky on a fork installation? Or front/rear derailleurs for that matter? Quick
checks on the net indicate I should be good to go if I pay attention, last resort I can have an
actual LBS install it while I watch and say things like "oooooh, THAT'S where it goes..."
-Slash
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"Ebert Victorious"
- The Onion
it, a 2k3 MX Pro ETA and an '02 Marathon 100. I figure that if I find myself needing the fun
features on either of the other two forks, I'll probably have a better frame to bolt it to when the
time comes. As it is this MXR is probably overkill for my bike, but I've never been one to make
sense in the past, so why start now?
Also threw in some other upgrade goodies I'd been considering, and it seemed like the right time to
do it. If I'm tearing things down to install a fork I'd might as well give it an overhaul. Pair of
LX derailleurs, two pair of new cables and a new chain. Next on my list are the crankset and
cassette, but they can wait a little longer. New brakes would be nice too, but to go disc would cost
at least $200 (wheelset as well as disc setups). Again, probably something I'd be better getting as
bolt-on with a new bike.
Should probably upgrade the rider too.
Anything super tricky on a fork installation? Or front/rear derailleurs for that matter? Quick
checks on the net indicate I should be good to go if I pay attention, last resort I can have an
actual LBS install it while I watch and say things like "oooooh, THAT'S where it goes..."
-Slash
--
"Ebert Victorious"
- The Onion