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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

3180.0. "MTB Susp. forks info needed" by PATS::RICHARDSON () Fri Feb 21 1997 18:12

    
    
    I'm looking to change my forks over from rigid to suspension.
    I've ridden other folks bikes and prefer the ride (less chatter
    in my arms and shoulders!!!).  I'm not a hard-core MTB''er, I'd
    just like something (durable, comfortable, easy to maintain).
    Any suggestions?  I think this has been covered in here before, but
    things may have improved over the years.  Is there anyplace in
    N.E. or mail-order anyone could recommend for prices, pros/cons
    of various models.  I'm starting with a Wheeler(@) 27" frame.
    
    /John 
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3180.1SMURF::LARRYFri Feb 21 1997 19:033
    I've heard good things about the Rock Shox Indy as a pretty good
    low end fork (still costs over $200 though).
    -Larry
3180.2TLE::LUCIAhttp://asaab.zko.dec.com/~lucia/biography.htmlMon Feb 24 1997 12:225
There is such a high turnover rate in the MTB industry right now you would do
well to hunt for a used low-end suspension fork.


Tim
3180.3CONSLT::MCBRIDEIdleness, the holiday of foolsFri Feb 28 1997 14:305
    The Indy line has forks that range from $180.00 to about $220.00.  The
    higher end is the replacement for the Q21R and the low end replaced the
    Quad 5.  This is one item that is worth considering getting through
    mail order or if you can find a shop with last year's Q21R for around
    $200.00 that might be a good way to go also.  
3180.4indyFABSIX::S_ARCHAMBEAUSun Mar 02 1997 03:557
Actually all the Indy's are the same and they are still making the Quad 5.  The
only difference between the three models of Indy's is weight.  The SL uses a
lighter aluminum steerer.  All three (sl,xc,c) can be upgraded to longer travel
with the purchase of a kit and the internals are the same.  The only difference
inside is the SL uses a one piece spring space/connector while in the other two
it's two pieces.  The C is the model that is OEM, although I have seen it for
sale on the aftermarket.  All three use a quad 5 sized elastomer and a spring.
3180.5PATS::RICHARDSONTue Mar 18 1997 15:309
    
    Thanks all,
    
    Looks like I'll be getting the RS Indy C for this frame, for my on/off
    road riding this will be fine.  Found a set along with a few other parts
    at www.bikeworld.com (149.99/Indy C).  At present, the frame is gutted
    and waiting for me to repaint it.
    
    /John