|   Fox Vanilla or Marz Mx Comp Eta or Marx Mx Pro Eta? | joshe236
Aug 3, 2003 7:27 AM | | Hi, I'm in need of a new fork. I currently have a '01 Manitou Sx-lt, 100 mm fork. It's almost a year old on my '01 Specialized Enduro FSR. (I bought the bike in August of '02)
I've saved money up and I would like your advice.
Should I go with the '03 Fox Vanilla 125R or the '03 Marzocchi Comp/Pro with Eta? (If there is a major difference between the comp and pro?).
I do mostly intermediate/advanced XC, racing, on singletrack, roots, rocks, etc. If you're in S. Florida, I do all the local trails here, Markham, Oleta, Queit Water and Amelia. I'm not looking for a super light or a heavy fork. I'm not a big guy, 5"10, 150 lbs. 17 years old.
I've read mixed reviews and I'm not sure which one I should get. The Mx comp is cheaper by $80, and the Mx Pro and the Vanilla is $350.
Thanks for the help!
Josh |
| re: Fox Vanilla or Marz Mx Comp Eta or Marx Mx Pro Eta? | FTT®
Aug 4, 2003 7:36 AM | | The difference between the MX Comp and Pro is the external rebound unit on the pro. On the MX Comp, you have to adjust the rebound internally with a provided adjustment rod. The rebound unit on the pro is definitely an upgrade over the comp. I have the comp and like it lots, and it's a great deal. Also seems like all Fox forks are universally loved. Good Luck. |
| Vanilla no contest | andy f.
Aug 4, 2003 9:57 AM | | The Marzocchi Marathon series forks and the Z1 FR or Z1 FR SL forks are as good as the Fox Vanilla (maybe better) but their MX forks (comp or pro) are a notch below in terms of damper performance.
When you're looking at Marzocchi forks, avoid any of the models that use SSV or SSVF dampers. Their other forks are absolutely great, though. |
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