|   Zoch Z1 or Z1 w qr20 for Heckler | M.C.
Apr 25, 2003 8:50 PM | | I am gettng a Heckler and have a delema on this fork. I would like to know if a regular Z1 Freeride would be just fine or if I would need to get the QR20. Type of riding is cross country, trails and 4 to 6 or seven foot drops from time to time. I am concerned that the weight difference of about a 1/2 pound would make a huge difference on 2 to 3 hour rides or not. I am 5'9 and 175lbs. Any suggestion would really help.
Thanks,
M.C. |
| re: Zoch Z1 or Z1 w qr20 for Heckler | Damion
Apr 25, 2003 11:02 PM | | Forget the 1/2 lb. Go with the QR20 if you are really doing 4-7ft drops. You will never regret the stiffness difference. |
| Drops? | Snowroller
Apr 26, 2003 11:51 AM | | Sounds like You'd be better of with a Bullit for the kind of riding You describe. I ride a Bullit for 2-3 hours, XC, trails, drops, just knowing the frame can take almost whatever abuse makes me more secure. BTW, I got a regular Z1 Freeride on the Bullit, no problems so far, the 2003 QR version is really stiff! |
| One other consideration... | DSR
Apr 26, 2003 1:33 PM | | It's kinda tough to find something that meets the demands of both XC and 6-7 foot drops. I use a regular Z1 for XC and agressive trail riding. It's a great fork for a "trailbike". Not too heavy and plenty and travel plushness. The ECC is real nice as well. The Fox has a lock-out but the ECC is much better since it drops down and greatly enhances the geometry for climbing.
I actually used to have a Z-1 QR20 but sold it and picked up a regular Z-1. I didn't switch the QR20 out because of weight but instead because it was a pain to take the wheel off. I ride from my house a bit, but usually drive to hit the better trails. Taking off the front wheel everytime got to be a real pain. There's is nothing "quick" about it. Although the new ones are tool-less and are probably a bit easier. It's one other consideration.
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