That's a major problem. Why don't the fork companies realise we like flex?
So far MZ seems to have the best one with the Shiver DC.

"R.White" wrote in message
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"B. Sanders" wrote in message
news:x5MRa.84975$ye4.64453@sccrnsc01...
Neither. I'd buy a mint-condition or NOS Manitou SX-R or Manitou Magnum
R
on Ebay for $30 to $50. A couple of months ago I bought a
mint-condition
Manitou X-Vert for $60. Plenty of awesome fork deals to be had on Ebay.
The newer forks aren't any better, or any lighter. If anything, they're
made cheaper, and they cost more.

Yes, but every year each fork is 15% stiffer than last year. Soon
they will be as stiff as a rigid fork.


"Andrew" wrote in message
...
This is how my fork overhul attempt ended, Which el cheapo fork would
you
choose if you ever get in the situation with little money and you
missed
badly getting outside to ride Both $150. By the way 170lbs 5'8" cheap
trek
hardtail rider in Philadelphia.
THANKS

Manitou 03 Axel Super Fork

03 Axel, 4.2 lbs Changeable Travel 80mm to 100mm, reverse Arch Lower
Casting
for Stiffness, TPC Damping with adjustable Preload & Rebound, Coil
Spring,
Micro Lube Black Finish
$149.99

Vs

The 2003 Pilot XC from Rock Shox is a sweet cross-country fork
utilizing a
single sided coil spring with air assist. The positive air pressure is
adjustable via schrader valve so you can tune the fork to precisely
suit
your weight.

The Pilot XC inherits SID inspired magnesium lower legs that are
lightweight
and stiff. The crown is a lightweight aluminum forging, while the HC2
damping offers a broad linear adjustment range with a dramatic
reduction
in
fade. 28mm chromed steel upper tubes run butter smooth without the
need
for
boots. Chromoly steerer tube is super strong.

Fork features both V-Brake® and international standard disc brake
mounts.
Max tire size 2.1".


Travel: 80/100 mm via internal spacer
Weight: 4.38 lbs (uncut steerer tube)
Spring: Coil with air assist
Adjustments: Internal HC2 damping, positive air pressure
Stanchion Tubes: Chromed steel
$149