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[oldave]

Wtd (for my painful arthritic hands) 80-100mm travel forks. 1 1/8 threadless, min steerer length 200mm. For rim brakes. Don't have to be <97. Fully functioning more important than aesthetics.

Or maybe a decent complete hardtail bike, medium size. Budget around 500 quid.

Thanks, Dave

 

[Matttymm]

Have you considered some Marzocchi Z1s Dave. Great fork and not too expensive.

Plenty around on eBay.

 

[oldave]

Thanks. I will search. I have no preferences as to brand, but do want some reasonable quality.

 

[Matttymm]

Plenty of colour choices. Very Serviceable. A significant step up from the Elastomer Manitou 4s. Don’t have the reliability issues of early SID forks.

Only real issue is they they were a tad heavy but In 1998 onwards the BAM Z1 had weight improvements with alloy steerer and machined out brace.

 

[Spankyfart]

Rock Shox Judy SL 2001?
100mm travel.
Steerer is 180 though. 60,- ex postage? (from EU)

 

[oldave]

@Mattyman These any good? I know v little about sus forks!

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[oldave]

@spanky, thanks but steerer too short.

 

[Spankyfart]

Can just press in a longer one, unless you don't want the fuss ofc.

 

[oldave]

I know nothing of how to press in a new steerer. Just want to fit and forget! Only 1 bike I can ride without pain - my '97 Kileaua with dual air SIDS and I prefer to keep that for best.

 

[Matttymm]

@Mattyman These any good? I know v little about sus forks!

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I’m not too hot on forks beyond 1999 mate. Technology moved on so quickly. Those are 2002.

I know that Marzocchis are solid forks as are Rockshox SID. Fox also.

If you’re not riding hard and just want comfort then I imagine they are all much of a muchness.

Make sure you take a view of price based on previously sold. They look in decent condition but maybe a little over market rate.