|   gimme the dirt on WB forks.... | martini
Jun 16, 2003 10:28 AM | | I decided this weekend that I need something. My wrists are just getting slaughtered out there. I can get a good deal on a WB CX-1 fork, but have heard that there may be issues with the seals not working after a while. I know the service is great on them, so that may make up for it.
My debated is between that and the coil bomber. I don't really care about the weight, I just want the fork to work consistently wiht out a ton of work(which I know Marzocchis will do). A negative for the bomber is that it will probably screw up my head angle, which I don't really want to do.
Which direction should I go? Ease of maintinence and slack head angle or potential issues and true handling?
marty |
| re: gimme the dirt on WB forks.... | jpre
Jun 16, 2003 12:36 PM | | I have my own opinions, but they're only that, opinions.
My pre-29"er bike had an old 70mm Z2 bomber. That's probably the best fork I've ever had from a maintenance perspective. My 29"er has a CX-1 and while I deem it basically fine I believe I was spoiled by the coil/oil action of the Z2. The CX-1 is easy enough to open up and spread Slick Honey around, and the seals, even with me abusing them for a bit less than a year, are basically fine, but I think it gets slightly stictiony sometimes (not enough to affect performance, just enough so that you know it's doing it). I prefer it greatly when the fork itself can throw oil on the stanchions from the inside. I've never used a Marzocchi air fork.
Having to open up a fork more than once or twice a year annoys me greatly, so for me the choice would be clear. However, at the same time I would never advise someone to mess up the geometry of their bike either. Ultimately I'm not sure what to tell you. |
| One year on a WB CX-1 | Skateparks
Jun 17, 2003 4:22 AM | | and I couldn't be happier. It is very stiff, very responsive but the travel has a racier feel to it than the 'Zoke. What I mean by this is that it is not as plush.
I rode a Marathon 29" for the year before the WB and hated it, but that's my opinion.
From the maint. standpoint, I have never had to touch my WB but I am very familiar with the internals. Hands down, the WB is going to be far easier to rebuild (remember the old Judys that you could rebuild on the side of the road?) than the 'Zoke.
Coming from rigid, I am inclined to think that you will find anything other than the WB too flexy and too active. I wouldn't let the 1-2 times per year tear-down stop you, especially if you can get a deal and if the 'Zoke is going to effect the geometry of your bike.
-tom |
| For my own info... | xxlt
Jun 17, 2003 6:08 AM | | Any thoughts or time spent on the BW.8 or BW1.0? If I ever decided on a sussy, they seem like a good option for me. I'd be curious to know if they are as stiff as the CX1. |
| I have not ridden either of them, only the CX1 | Skateparks
Jun 17, 2003 8:21 AM | | |
| Martini, could please you email me? | Cloxxki
Jun 17, 2003 5:44 AM | | Your old email seems to be out of order. jgklok at kabelfoon dot com
Thanks!
J |
| Thanks guys, and JG, check yer mail! | martini
Jun 18, 2003 5:17 AM | | I think I'll go the WB route. Just sounds better after all the options are wieghed. |
| Thanks guys, and JG, check yer mail! | Cloxxki
Jun 18, 2003 12:47 PM | | Im so stuuupid, I'm on a "dot nl" (...)
Please retry? The email addy that comes up on your profile didn't work for me.
J |
| OK try again... | martini
Jun 19, 2003 7:01 AM | | sent it to .nl this time. |
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