Suspension for P7 RS?

[smegg]

Hello,

I have an old '97 P7 RS, although quite a few years back the yellow rockshox gave way and I was fortunetly that orange still had some of the standard rigid forks hanging around in the factory.

Stupidly I sold on the rockshoxs (as I am sure I could have serviced them, but at the time the bike was commute perpose only) but now I am considering putting some springs back on for a bit of comfort. I also find the geometry with the rigids not quite right.

So what options are there available new (or good second hand) for 1 inch steerers? Seen the Marzocchi ETA onces which look alright but would need v-brake bosses. Wonder whether most forks the travel would be too long for the original 60mm P7?

Considered getting a new bike, but not sure I could live with anything but a steel hardtail!

Cheers
Greg

 

[TheGreenRabbit]

Orange + Pace = Its the Law !

 

[Anthony]

It's got to be a Pace RC36.

Should cost you less than £100 for a decent one. Justbackdated can service it for you, you should be able to find a 1" steerer and the timeline is here
http://www.goatsurfer.com/pace_forks.html#1997

As you can see the Pro Class was 90mm reduceable to 70. You probably need the standard one which was sold with 70mm, but could be increased.

 

[smegg]

Always wanted a set of those. Probably need pointers!

Did they do them in non-threaded?

 

[smegg]

Any rockshox judys that I should keep my eye open for that were 1" ahead?

Also do the pace accept V's as the brake bosses are at the rear?

 

[fingers]

Judys were available in 1" but rare. Pace are easier as the steerers can be bolted in. 1" ahead available. The pace forks take a V no problems. Use a 130deg (rear) type noodle and RHS front brake lever and you'll get a nice cable run!