Suspension Fork Upgrade

Hi,

sorry to bother you all. I am in need of a little advice/guidance.

I'm seriously thinking of taking off the crappy springy suspension fork and
replacing it with a nice Marzocchi fork that I have seen for £99

http://www.bikedock.com/posit/shop/p...2Fbestbuys.php

Does anyone have any experiences with this fork and any comments.

Also, the fork comes in two sizes. I have spoken to some friends who inform
me that if I get the wrong one it will affect the geometry and that I should
go for the 85mm one.

Any advice would be greatfully received.

My bike is a Marin Bobcat Trail (I think it's the 2000 model as it came with
****ty gripshift)

Graham Wakley says he has ****ty grip shifts and a crappy springy fork.
What else don't you like about your bike?

Other than that, what will your bike shop charge you to put this new fork
on. And how much will you spend for an air pump?

http://www.marzocchi.com

--
DTW .../\.../\.../\...

I've spent most of my money on mountain biking and windsurfing.
The rest I've just wasted.

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 13:31:38 +0000 (UTC), "Graham Wakley"
wrote:

Hi,

Hi back.


sorry to bother you all. I am in need of a little advice/guidance.

Fly be free.


Peace,
Bill

....one speed to rule them all, one speed to find them,
one speed to bring them all and on the trails pass them
In the Land of Avalon where the geared pigs lie...

What shock did it come with? Nice pick for the upgrade.
But why do you say ****ty Gripshift?

Fire up MTB 03

"Graham Wakley" wrote in message ...
Hi,

sorry to bother you all. I am in need of a little advice/guidance.

I'm seriouslysnip

heh

HD

"Graham Wakley" wrote in message
...
taking off the crappy springy suspension fork and ...
it came with ****ty gripshift)


Is this bike worth upgrading to you? Marin doesn't make crappy frames, but
if you're gonna swap everything out, why not get the Xmas spirit and get a
whole new ride?

Chris

"Graham Wakley" wrote in message ...
Hi,

Hello.

Search groups.google.com for folks' impression of Marzocchi products.

At least it will give you a good starting point.

Shorty shifters are the only way to go if you are going to use a
Gripshift. Otherwise, stick with triggers. SRAM makes some now.
--
Jonesy