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Author Topic: New fork for 856?  (Read 2442 times)

zulu

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New fork for 856?
« on: October 08, 2003, 09:54:29 am »
 8) I am looking to replace the Girvin fork with a new fork but would like some advice from others that have replaced their's already. I am leaning towards the Fox 100rl. Please advise if there are any potential problems or suggestions for any other fork. I ride aggressive XC and would like a bit more travel and like to keep it around $500.
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Re: New fork for 856?
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2003, 11:16:51 am »
I got a VanR when they came out and they are bullitproof you won't regret buying it. dmc
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Re: New fork for 856?
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2003, 11:31:50 am »
great choice, ...IMO, don't go over 100mm with the frame geometry being what it is..XC

the Girvin is in reality less than 80 anyways so you will really notice a difference....you may change your stem length and angle too, so consider that, also
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Re: New fork for 856?
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2003, 12:08:26 pm »
check out Fox fork deals at Cambria Bike:
http://www.cambriabike.com/SALE/fork/index.htm

imho, Fox forx are the best slider forks that money can buy.

steering precision is just about the same as the legendary xlink. bump absorption is second to none.

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Re: New fork for 856?
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2003, 02:28:51 pm »
Don't know much about Fox Forx, but I did equip my 856 with a Rock Shox Duke Race.  80mm of travel, around 300 - 400 bucks US.  Has been a wonderful fork.  
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