Little fork help please

[dirtmistress]

Lots of cool threads going on under GD but I hope a few of you can give me some fork advice real quick. I'm trying to finalize the build of my new bike.
Recommendations for light 4" XC please. I don't even know what's out there these days.
When I get some names and opinions, I will then do more research on what you have suggested.
Thanks!

[dutch]

new SID?

[tkblazer]

if you're looking for 100mm fork then here are some options:

• Rock Shox Reba
• Marzocchi XC 700 ATA
• Magura Durin
• Fox 32 Talas RLC

the SID is 80mm only

[Dizzle]

The new sid has a 100 mm setting and it's alot stiffer than the previous years. That's prolly your lightest bet. If you're not worried too much about weight you can never go wrong with fox, F100

[dirtmistress]

Does my weight make a difference on fork performance? I'm 142.
By 'stiff' I assume that means less flex in turns?

[Dizzle]

If your going between 20 and 30 mph around a turn you'll notice more or less flex in the forks. It's mainly when you stand to crank hard. SID world cup is where it's at if you got the dough otherwise F100.

and 142 is an awsome weight, don't have to worry about flex at all. I weigh 150 and have last years SID and there is minimal flex. They made it much stiffer this year

[bevaaler]

If you plan to race xc then I would sway toward new SID, if you just want to ride, then fox f100 or Marz.. Just my $o.o2 Erik

[SAR_boats]

2008 Magura Durin Race 100mm 3.30 lbs
(32mm stanchions, Dynamic Lock Out (maintains sag), Dual arches, multiple colors. )
2008 Fox F100RLC 3.38 lbs (32mm stanchions, classic fox plushness)
2008 SID WC 3.1lbs (28mm stanchions, carbon fiber steertube, dual air chambers)

Personally I would go with the Magura or the Fox. I never liked the dual air system that RS uses. For the type of money they want for the SID WC you could lose 0.2 pounds elsewhere on the bike for cheaper. (The SID team weighs 3.25 lbs) Plus with a carbon fiber steer tube I question durability in the RS.

The Magura is going to be stiffer than the Fox but the Fox has low speed compression dampening. Oh, and the Magura has a remote lockout option too.

If you are a sponsored pro level rider who must have the lightest race only rig out there then go for the SID World Cup, otherwise, I'd advise against it.

[Waldo]

What's your budget and intended use? (casual trail, XC race, or ??)

[mottmcfly]

Originally Posted by Waldo

What's your budget and intended use? (casual trail, XC race, or ??)

My thoughts too. Also how much control do you want over the fork? Do you need or are used to rebound, compression control and lockout? Marz has has a reputation for set it and forget it while Fox is more expensive you have more control of whats going on. I went with the Fox Talas when I built my Superlight and while I spent more on a fork than I would have liked I had zero problems with it.

[Pain Freak]

Originally Posted by Dizzle

The new sid has a 100 mm setting and it's alot stiffer than the previous years. That's prolly your lightest bet. If you're not worried too much about weight you can never go wrong with fox, F100

Or you might even consider the 80. I'm looking to do the same thing on my ss.

[mechmann]

i have a really close to new Fox F80RLT that allison rode on her single speed a few times. it takes vbrakes or disc. it was the best model at the time.

[dirtmistress]

Originally Posted by mottmcfly

My thoughts too. Also how much control do you want over the fork? Do you need or are used to rebound, compression control and lockout? Marz has has a reputation for set it and forget it while Fox is more expensive you have more control of whats going on. I went with the Fox Talas when I built my Superlight and while I spent more on a fork than I would have liked I had zero problems with it.

Holy Cow! Look! I wanna put the fork on and never think of it again unless it breaks! I want it to eat up the big bumps and stutter bumps and save my ass if I accidently huck (hack). I want it to lock out on long fire road climbs or the occasional black top I end up on.
I want it to carve a tight single track and I don't want it to feel all wiggly and flexy! I want it light because I'm trying to keep the bike about 24 lbs. but I don't want to risk safety! Someday I may race again. Maybe for my 60th! I also travel alot with my bike and do alllll sorts of terrain! Does that help?
How's this...on my Fox whatever on my Superlight. I rarely touch the knobs! I am not a knob toucher!
You guys have been great!

[mechmann]

if anyone is interested in the F80, just PM me. i need the funds to help pay for my new frame.

[OldDogDan]

I think the Reba would be a good fork for you. Stiffer than SID, but still relatively lightweight. It has a lockout. It sounds like you wouldn't want to mess with adjustable travel, so don't get that model. Quite a few people claim they're more reliable / less maintenance than a Fox. That's why I put one on my Epic, and I'm very happy with it.

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by dirtmistress

I am not a knob toucher!

Alright, already, Liz...we know that!

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by dirtmistress

. I rarely touch the knobs! I am not a knob toucher!
You guys have been great!

Ok, I have an old RS Judy elastomer fork that I will sell to you. You can truly set it and forget it because there really isn't anything to set. Just think: 1.5" of sweet travel.

[dirtmistress]

Originally Posted by SAR_boats

Ok, I have an old RS Judy elastomer fork that I will sell to you. You can truly set it and forget it because there really isn't anything to set. Just think: 1.5" of sweet travel.

Gee thanks but it would probably hang next to my Manitou elastomer. should I put in yellow bumpers today?

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by dirtmistress

Gee thanks but it would probably hang next to my Manitou elastomer. should I put in yellow bumpers today?

I thought those were for the big hit stuff..