Suspension For Fatties

[Cychlo-path]

That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension
forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to
heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so
consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my
mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the
manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations
please.

Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as
possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.


Thanks

[Clive George]

"Cychlo-path" <keironk@mail.com> wrote in message
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> That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension
> forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became
> to
> heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so
> consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my
> mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except
> the
> manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations
> please.
>
> Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as
> possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.

Anything you can use on a tandem?

www.mtbtandems.com

Though actually you're not insanely heavy, so something airsprung or
air-assisted (ie tunable) would seem appropriate.

20mm axle helps a lot with stiffness.

cheers,
clive

[Marz]

On Sep 13, 10:13 am, "Cychlo-path" <keir...@mail.com> wrote:
> That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension
> forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to
> heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so
> consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my
> mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the
> manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations
> please.
>
> Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as
> possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
>
> Thanks

At 230lbs, I'm about the same weight and Marzocchi 66 forks absolutly
rock for me. 20mm through axle and coil sping, really plush, stiff
fork. I've seen some on ebay for around $500 for 2006 models. You
aren't going to get anything that works well for your size for under
$400.

[Chalo]

Cychlo-path wrote:
>
> That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension
> forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to
> heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so
> consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my
> mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the
> manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations
> please.
>
> Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as
> possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.

You're not that heavy.

Look at Marzocchi forks-- they are very well supported with different
springs. I was able to make a Marathon 29er fork work nicely for me
when I weighed 175kg. Marzocchi Dirt Jumper series forks come
equipped with stiffer springs and stiffer damping, which means they
might be just right as a general-purpose fork for you, without
retrofitting.

Get one with a steel steer tube, which is a little stiffer and a
little safer at loads exceeding design spec. It'll also save you some
money.

[Chris Nelson]

On Sep 13, 11:13 am, "Cychlo-path" <keir...@mail.com> wrote:
> That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension
> forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became to
> heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so
> consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my
> mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except the
> manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations
> please.
>
> Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as
> possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
>
> Thanks

What bike are you putting this on???

You need to match the travel of the fork to the bike. This will
significantly narrow down your choices.

Chris

[Cychlo-path]

"Cychlo-path" <keironk@mail.com> wrote in message
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> That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only suspension
> forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I became
to
> heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so
> consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support my
> mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except
the
> manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations
> please.
>
> Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as
> possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
>
>
> Thanks
>
>


Thanks all. I'll definitely look in to the Marzocchi range. I've wondered
about axels. What does this require; do i need a special/specific hub?

[Cychlo-path]

"Chris Nelson" <smilin321@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sep 13, 11:13 am, "Cychlo-path" <keir...@mail.com> wrote:
> > That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only
suspension
> > forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I
became to
> > heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so
> > consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support
my
> > mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except
the
> > manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations
> > please.
> >
> > Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as
> > possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> What bike are you putting this on???
>
> You need to match the travel of the fork to the bike. This will
> significantly narrow down your choices.
>
> Chris
>

I haven't decided, I've got an old marin bobcat trail ('97/'98) which i was
going to put them on initially. So single crown fork I realise. I think the
geometry is good for 80-100mm, i'm looking at 80 i guess, don't want too
much plus i'm in to moderate XC so no need for more me thinks. So what do
you reckon?

[Chris Nelson]

On Sep 13, 4:46 pm, "Cychlo-path" <keir...@mail.com> wrote:
> "Chris Nelson" <smilin...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> news:1189715428.881067.169920@y42g2000hsy.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Sep 13, 11:13 am, "Cychlo-path" <keir...@mail.com> wrote:
> > > That is clydesdales rather than tyres. My first, last and only
> suspension
> > > forks were Rockshox Judy XC '98 so my knowledge is very limited. I
> became to
> > > heavy for these's (even with a double firm spring set i think) and so
> > > consequently I'm a bit paranoid about choosing forks that will support
> my
> > > mass especially as the max weight is hardly ever posted anywhere except
> the
> > > manual. At anyone time i weigh between 105-110kgs. Fork recommendations
> > > please.
>
> > > Coil or air sprung is fine and I would like as stiff an assembly as
> > > possible. All price ranges too, as I'm poor and a proper tight git.
>
> > > Thanks
>
> > What bike are you putting this on???
>
> > You need to match the travel of the fork to the bike. This will
> > significantly narrow down your choices.
>
> > Chris
>
> I haven't decided, I've got an old marin bobcat trail ('97/'98) which i was
> going to put them on initially. So single crown fork I realise. I think the
> geometry is good for 80-100mm, i'm looking at 80 i guess, don't want too
> much plus i'm in to moderate XC so no need for more me thinks. So what do
> you reckon?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Make sure the headtube is 1-1/8 on that bike.

If it is, I like the suggestion of the Marzocchi Dirt Jump series,
they come in a 100mm and built for abusement. You can get them in a
thru axel or QR. You will need a special hub for the thru axel, which
will give you the ultimate durability.

Chris