|   Trek Fuel fork suggestions? | Spaz
Jul 30, 2003 10:21 AM | | I know this has been posted before (several times based on the search I've done in the archives), but are there any new suggestions for a front fork for a 2001 Trek Fuel? I ride mainly XC without the drops and such, and I weigh 180. I don't much worry about air or coil sprung: either would be fine.
I'm just soliciting suggestions, right now.
TIA.
-Spaz |
| re: Trek Fuel fork suggestions? | Adam
Jul 30, 2003 12:35 PM | | Well, I would really go for a fox if you have the cash, they're crazy stiff, and super plush, any of the fox forxs will be great for you, but you may want to stay under 125mm, or it could mess up your handling, your best best would be a Fox float 100mm, it wont add too much weight to your ride, and it will feel great. |
| I recently switched from | WarrGuru
Jul 30, 2003 1:37 PM | | a 2001 SID XC (air fork that came with my 2001 Fuel 98) to a Marzocchi 03 Marathon S. What a difference!!!!!!
It's like I got a brand new bike. I just love riding it again.
I stopped riding the Fuel when i got my Turner 5 Spot. I realized that the fork made an enormous difference in the handling. When I switched from the SID to the Zoke, it was magical.
THe SID, compared to the Zoke, was a worthless noodle of a fork. Now I ride the bike that's cleanest....unless I'm trying something new and very technical.....then I always ride the 5 Spot. It's the most forgiving bike I've been on.
Anyway....I highly recommend the 105mm Marathon S (2003) for the Fuel. The handling is still great even with the greater axle to crown height. In fact....I like the handling even better than before.
Also, don't let people scare you away from a coil fork by saying that the bike will be unbalanced (air front and coil rear...3" vs 4"). Hard tails have an even bigger difference. It's not bad.....it's just different. |
| re: Trek Fuel fork suggestions? | atlantabiker
Jul 31, 2003 9:17 AM | | i wanted a more robust fork after my fuel 100 came with a spindly sid xc. coil is wonderful plush, it feels like a motocycle fork, its just heavy at around 4.5 pounds. mine is set in the 100 mm which give fine balance against the rear air shock (close to 3 inches) I weigh 225 and it handles me fine. i added the discs too and it fine with the carbon stays on the swing arm |
| 2003 Marathon SL | been_jammin
Jul 31, 2003 6:01 PM | | What a HUGE difference this fork made for me on my 2002 Specialized FSR-XC. 105mmm of fine travel. With 90mm in the back and 105mm in the front the bike feels super balanced when descending. Lots of adjustability in the fork (more than on the S coil model). Lighter, too. The ECC feature is amazing!!!!! If you have any fireroad climbs, or technical climbs that you can't just slam up with momentum... lowering the front by 70mm and still having 30mm of travel (a little stiffer, mind you) can only be described as goat-ish for climbing ability. Saty seated and climb like never before. Hold your chosen line on seriously steep ascents without doing unintended wheelies. I have experiemented with ECC and w/o: you WILL feel a difference going from 80mm to 100mm when climbing. No problem whatsoever when you have ECC. Ride one and you'll never want a non-ECC (or ETA) fork again!!! Sorry Fox, but (IMHO) Marzocchi has cornered the market for riders who ride up as well as down. |
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