Retro suspension recommendations...

[Prodigal Son]

The best susp for me now is a fat tire and low psi. I cant stand products that dont last and you cant find parts for. We should not have this kind of bs around bicycles. Dont even bring full suspension... Its not capitalism: suspension does not belong in bicycles. Suspension ruins the ride for me. Instead of feeling the trail i am feeling the front of the bike going up and down,

 

[Nothin-fancy]

So that's why my b@77s itch? Capitalism caused it??? Damn...

Back on topic...

I'm pretty mechanically inclined and can do valve jobs, timing chains and head gaskets etc. So doing the work myself isn't an issue. Here's my question. Would it be a better idea to get a cheaper Marzocchi xc700 that looks good but needs a rebuild I can do myself or get one that's supposedly been rebuilt and pay a slight premium for it?

 

[Nothin-fancy]

Side question

On my Manitou Comp the fork hub spacing is looking like it's 104mm vs the 100mm it should be. Is there a way to bring it back to 100mm?