Hello,
My first post here so let me introduce myself. My name is Andrew and I'm a fan of old bikes, I have few older bikes from 30's, but anyways right now I'm trying to build kind of MTB "retro" bike, just for recreational use, and sometimes for some heavier terrain (actually more XC bike). I'm looking for a fork from early 2000 that would suit my 28/29" frame. So I got this offer - Marzocchi marathon s fork, really old one at least 15 years old with "air spring". Seller told me it's a new fork, but with few scratches here and there caused by bad storage conditions. To me however it looks like the fork was in use already, correct me if I'm wrong, but I can see some scratches on upper fork tubes also. The asking price is 150 GBP. What are your thoughts? Taking into account that it's very old it should have some good service done even if it wasn't used at all, am I correct? Service parts for this fork won't be easy to get also I think. is it worth the price seller is asking for? Or should I pass on this offer?
Thanks!
P.S Maybe you have some other ideas? What fork from early 2000 designed for 28/29" would be better?
My first post here so let me introduce myself. My name is Andrew and I'm a fan of old bikes, I have few older bikes from 30's, but anyways right now I'm trying to build kind of MTB "retro" bike, just for recreational use, and sometimes for some heavier terrain (actually more XC bike). I'm looking for a fork from early 2000 that would suit my 28/29" frame. So I got this offer - Marzocchi marathon s fork, really old one at least 15 years old with "air spring". Seller told me it's a new fork, but with few scratches here and there caused by bad storage conditions. To me however it looks like the fork was in use already, correct me if I'm wrong, but I can see some scratches on upper fork tubes also. The asking price is 150 GBP. What are your thoughts? Taking into account that it's very old it should have some good service done even if it wasn't used at all, am I correct? Service parts for this fork won't be easy to get also I think. is it worth the price seller is asking for? Or should I pass on this offer?
Thanks!
P.S Maybe you have some other ideas? What fork from early 2000 designed for 28/29" would be better?
As long as its working and have no signs of disqualifying damage. Actually, I'm looking for a fork that was designed for first 29ers. This one is one of them however, I'm not sure as to its wear and tear state so to speak... Can you see those scratches on upper tubes or it's just me? Also, what's your opinion on its state? BTW, thanks for pointing out classifieds, I will have a look for sure.
