S-bike build started, opinions wanted

[Void(EN12-82)]

Hiya there,

Uhm... so tonight Mr. Void Sr. has finished painting my S-bike frame. So I guess I can start building it up then Pics will follow when I get back home... I think rattle-can painting it really turned out well (of course with grounding and primer).

Now I have a dilemma for what fork to use. It's not really likely I'll be finding one of those original STM forks for it (or if anyone has one?). The bike came with a Rock Shox MAG-20 installed, with a 1.1/4" threaded headset. I also have another fork, a Manitou EFC (1.1/4" threadless). Now I dunno what fork to use... the bike is supposedly from 1993, so my MAG-20 would be more "period correct". But the EFC I have looks just about new, and the silver/red colors from this fork will fit the silver/red from the S-bike frame better I think. Only thing is, the EFC is from 1995 I think. Somehow this gives me a dilemma.

So what do you guys think? MAG-20 or EFC?? BTW: The MAG-20 is the fork in the picture below (the bike how I got it, before painting etc):

So, what do you guys think would be the best choice?
Void(EN12-82)

 

[Corduroyboy]

I reckon some Mountain Cycles 'Suspenders' would compliment the chunkiness of the frame. They were '93/'94 weren't they?

 

[Corduroyboy]

BTW, I think the EFCs first came out in '94 so not far off in terms of age from the frame.

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

Well, just go to it to make some pictures of my choices....

Here's the one with the Manitou EFC:

And here's the one with the Rock Shox MAG-20 (that was in it):

So what do you guys think looks better? I don't have a clue in this. I would say the EFC, but somehow the (original?) Rock Shox looks more correct to me :?: :?

Void(EN12-82)

 

[IbocProSX]

Nice project,

And I think it will look fabulous with a Girvin Vector in polished Aluminium.
The thin telescopic forks look unbalanced F/R, especially the RS. The rigid
version with slim steel rigid forks always look unbalanced to me as well.

Enjoy!

 

[cherrybomb]

Of the two forrks you have......Manitou.

Interesting project by the way.

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

Mag 20. Keep it looking original.

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

Mag 20. Keep it looking original.

Hehe, that's the way I'm thinking too... it looks more original to me somehow (and a bit more "1993" as well). Also my "non-bike-oriented" friend said "Go Rock Shox, not a doubt about it, don't like that other fork" :shock:

So I guess I'll just go for the Rock Shox. Also saves me a bit of money, since I can use the headset I already had and the Syncros stem I already had.

THanx guys... maybe I'll find some other project for that EFC, or maybe I'll sellt it if it fetches a nice price :?: We,ll see...

Void(EN12-82)

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

Well, started the build last week... stole the wheels off my S-works (wanted other ones for that one anyway), also stole the cranks off it and had some NOS M737 brakes lying around.

Now to find the rest of a 737 grouppo, a seat/seatpost, tires and get some decals for it On the other side... now my S-works M2 Team is another project again hehe ;-)

Void(EN12-82)

 

[24pouces]

Hey !
Cool bike
Vouilloz was world champion ship with this bike for the first time in1992 !
Ok for the mag 21 and not manitou EFC !
What would be THE fork you need (but hard to find) : a STM upsidedown fork (or max concept)
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