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6" fork suggestions, anyone still making them? (21 posts)
|  6" fork suggestions, anyone still making them? | NWO
Sep 4, 2001 12:51 PM | | I've got a XVert DC now but think I need a little more but I don't really want or need a full on 50# big hit bike. Six inches of travel and durability is all I need. Are there any old boxxers still available? They require frequent oil changes and seals don't they? I've thought about a MX 6 but the reports of Stratos producs seem kind of hit and miss. Did this fork have all the same issues as the new 7" model? I don't like the Jr T damping, I could go for a super but i think i want a stanchions bigger then 30mm for that kind of travel. I'm thinking about just looking for a deal on a Monster T but it sure would make my bike not very trailworthy. I guess it would probably rip the head tube of my poor pipeline also. Any other forks to consider? I have standard dropouts now and a 6" rotar so I guess I have to consider that along with the cost. |
| I know where you can get a boxxer | Garson
Sep 4, 2001 12:55 PM | | I got a tip that www.go-ride.com has 2 of them in stock (1998, 6in travel) good luck. |
| didn't see them | NWO
Sep 4, 2001 1:12 PM | | they list a MX 6 for $599 but no 98 boxxers. I'm still kicking myself for not getting a new 98 when rotec was blowing them out for $299! |
| I heard the 1998 from..... | Rhino from WA
Sep 4, 2001 1:19 PM | | Rotec needed some parts. So for that purchase don't kick yourself. I purchased a 1998 Boxxer over a year and a half ago and I payed $300. It wasn't(still isn't) a pretty fork but the fork was sound mechanically. I think the 1998(1999's are the same) should be selling for that mmuch now....or you can talk someone down who is selling the fork for more.
I think you need to call Go-ride for the 1998's, they just might not be listed.
Rhino from WA |
| Rotec only had one. I checked. (nm) | CraigH
Sep 4, 2001 4:40 PM | | nm |
| Well..... | Rhino from WA
Sep 4, 2001 1:04 PM | | I have a 1998 and love it. You probably can find them used...not new(but possible) Watch out for abuse but my Boxxer requires normal oil changes and infrequent seal changes(once a year maybe) The Boxxer has 33mm uppers so 30mm doesn't sound to far fetched.
Monster T might be a little to much for your bike. Weight and stress. Haven't ridden the Jr T so I don't know the story with the damper.
New SC forks have come a long way. Zokes Z-1's among others (to many for me to know alot about them. Give you 5" of workable travel over your 4"(?) and the possibility of a bolt on type axle.
Have you made it back to Jones Creek, WA since this spring?
Rhino from WA |
| Well..... | NWO
Sep 4, 2001 1:19 PM | | i just did that one race just to give DH a try. I'm really not into cmpetition though, i just like to go out and play. I spent this last weekend on the shore and had a great time riding with friends. For me, that's what it is all about. I'll probably do another race eventually though, just for fun.
Oh, I've got 4.7" of travel now and nice damping but it just isn't up to a downhill fork in performance. I think it is a little light for the kind of drops I am starting to get into also. |
| That blue fork of yours gets 4.7 inches of travel? | Rhino from WA
Sep 4, 2001 1:25 PM | | I thought they were stuck in the 4 inch range like the Judy XL. Yeah it is probably light for what you are doing....but some of the forks these days become much heavier when they are mounted on the front of your bike. 3-4lbs. is a lot but it does come with increased BEEF'iness.
Freak said the S-7 can be reduced to 6" and he has had good luck with his Stratos forks. He has enough of them believe me:o)
Rhino from WA |
| Stratos S7 can be reduced to 6" of travel....nm | Freak
Sep 4, 2001 1:09 PM | | rapiddescentracing
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| an old zzyzx : ) 98-99 boxxer is thru axle by the way | ©2001
Sep 4, 2001 1:10 PM | | so if you found one, you'd need a new hub, also i don't know about the 6 inch rotor compatibility although i doubt that'd be a problem.
i'm sure in the marketplace (here or somewhere else) you can find an old boxxer or xvert carbon. look/call around...cambria, supergo, bikeco, go-ride etc... |
| Wet Bath Trixxxy | Internal14
Sep 4, 2001 1:31 PM | | should be able to find a fork w/hub for not too much money. Just make sure that you get the wet bath version though!
I wasn't too keen on the old one, until I got it converted to the Wet Bath. Love it now!! |
| are they strong, stiff? | NWO
Sep 4, 2001 1:47 PM | | I saw them on the go ride site and liked the price but it was described as being good for light riders. Do you think it would hold up to hucking (not bender style but lots of hits still)? Do you know what it weighs, what type of damping it uses,etc? |
| Yup | Internal14
Sep 4, 2001 4:24 PM | | I'm 240 and it is fine for my xc w/drops riding.
damping can be set however you want. Turn of a dial for rebound and oil change for compression. |
| Foes F-1 Wet-One 6.5 in.travel under 7 lbs. | Flat Boy
Sep 4, 2001 1:40 PM | | pretty sure you can use a 6"rotor.
but if not? i know an 8" fits.
it has 6.5 inches of travel and the .5 in. at the bottom is elastomer bump stop.
I have mine bolted to a Shockwave that i use for X-breed
1/2 X/C 1/2 DH = a very fun bike! |
| Foes F-1 Wet-One 6.5 in.travel under 7 lbs. | Damn True
Sep 4, 2001 2:03 PM | | How long have you had the foes? How is it holding up? Maint? Are there covers for those lower legs?
Considering it vs. a Boxxer. I think the Marzzo Monster T is too heavy for my application (JOker) |
| Foes F-1 Wet-One 6.5 in.travel under 7 lbs. | LFB
Sep 5, 2001 8:12 AM | | Flat Boy doesn't believe in maintanence. He got it last March or so and ha pounded the crap out of it without a hint of a problem. He made some really cool guards for the lowers out of empty silicone tubes. |
| stratos superstar 6 or mx-6 | rich
Sep 4, 2001 1:49 PM | | I just bought a 1999 stratos superstar6 used and i'm really happy with it so far.It weighs like 7 lbs but it's really plush and night and day better than the junior T it replaced.You can find them used if you look hard enough they are more adjustable than the mx-6 (which is also an option for you) |
| Risse Trixxy @ Go-ride.com. 4-6" for $399 or 7" for $450! | KonaSpike
Sep 4, 2001 1:54 PM | | I am getting a '01 Risse Trixxy fork from Go-ride.com in a week or so. I was(am) in the same boat you are, not much moneyand upgraded my frame to 8" trave;(from 5"). My Judy Xl didn't work with 8" AT ALL!! Did my research and decide tthe Trixxy was my best bet.I looked for over 6 months on the classifieds and never got what I really wanted. So for ~$500 i can get a Trixxy,custom Risse 20mm hub,fork guards and shipping. Go fot it!!
Spike
PS. I am getting the '01 model WITH the "Wet Bath" version. It's a MUST!!!! |
| DON'T DO IT!!!!!! | dirtybiker
Sep 4, 2001 6:23 PM | | i would not recomend that trixxy fork to anybody that is above a beginner class racer or any kind of big drop type free rider...although it may look like a great deal(and it kind of is) the fork is so amazingly flexxy and it is an od sized hub so you are limited in your hub selection also
on the bright side...i have broken mine countless times and they have fixed it for me at minimal cost...those guys there are great they just need to do a little refining |
| 6-7 inches with big stanchions | Monkey Paw
Sep 4, 2001 6:18 PM | | You might want to take a look at the Z-6 Terrex by ATC at http://www.atcracing.com/Extreme/atcracinginfo.html |
| Travel-limited XVert Carbo, '99 Boxxer w/XXX seals, more | 2WS
Sep 4, 2001 9:07 PM | | The Super T is a pretty good fork, don't knock it. The Kona riders do some sick drops on it - bigger than most mortals ever will. It is plenty strong for your application, smooth, reliable, stiff, and has the top-of-the-line damping, although a Boxxer may be beefier, and a little lighter. You can get it in a choice of dropouts too.
A real 20mm thru-axle is better than QR20+, is better than QR20, is better than regular a QR. But a front wheel change will be required. However I recommend going 20 thru - big durability and stiffness improvement, even over QR20's.
Not an approved mod and will probably void the warranty, but '00/'01 Answer XVert Carbon's can be modified to do 6" travel. Warranty wont be an issue of you buy a used one. If you do it right, you won't damage anything, and the change can be undone if service is required on a new one. Used one's might have sloppy bushings though. Over a pound lighter than a Boxxer, not quite as stiff, but better damping performance. Post again if you want the details and I will mail them. Again, plenty strong for you.
I believe the '99 Boxxer's were still 6", maybe you can find one either used or new. Make sure you get updated Boxxer ('XXX') seals too if you go that way. Boxxer might 'spooge' some (weep some oil), but can be wiped down and refilled every so often (not a big deal unless you don't do it and it gets on the brake rotor). It takes a lot of leakage (long time) to diminish performance, and adding oil is easy. Actually, my experience has been that by the time it leaks out enough to make a big difference (a few months), it's time to change the oil anyway, not just fill it.
Stay away from Hanebrink. |
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