nicgel
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Of course. Just checking out the options whether to go rigid or put a suspension fork.
Suitable Suspension fork for a 1990s Marin Team MTB
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nicgel
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I just had that front mech in my spares. What would use for that year and model instead?
I could find a front rigid fork for it. Unfortunately it was sold before I could get my hands on it.
Anyone have a Marin rigid front fork as an alternative?
I haven´t seen the photo before. I would go for something like this. For road is ok, fresh elastomers in ebay etc.
https://es.wallapop.com/item/horquilla-answer-manitou-comp-ano-1995-780465382
https://es.wallapop.com/item/horquilla-answer-manitou-comp-ano-1995-780465382
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The normal (traditional style) now called high band mech.
That mech's band would need to clamp at a part of the frame that isn't round, or run it too high from the cogs.
The fork (red ones) are probably way too long for the bike, but you could try them, you might like the way it rides.
For what you mentioned though, you don't need a lot of travel.
That mech's band would need to clamp at a part of the frame that isn't round, or run it too high from the cogs.
The fork (red ones) are probably way too long for the bike, but you could try them, you might like the way it rides.
For what you mentioned though, you don't need a lot of travel.
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Problem with these (for commuter use) is they are not very robust*, need regular servicing to clean out the debris and water that gets in them.
*robust to me means, can forget about them for ages and they'll not be damaged and still work. But in Spain, I don't know the sort of conditions they'll really get.
Warm and dry and not gritty/dusty or muddy. Be great.
nicgel
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Thanks Madhj. It looks like short travel to me.
nicgel
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It is dusty where we are. So perhaps might give it a miss.
The problem is the frame, that is a early 90s one. It looks good with a early Manitou. But you have more options.
You have Pace, and many other weird suspensions like this AMP. I haven´t tried any of this.
https://es.wallapop.com/item/horquilla-suspension-amp-844406250
And you can go for the cheap way: Betor- combe XC forks. I owned one of this forks and works fine. As always in retro components, the condition is all and specially with forks. I own a Match 5 that it was new, so no problem with seals etc and the Z2 has little use and was serviced by pros-closet.
This is an example, very cheap and working
https://es.wallapop.com/item/horquilla-bici-de-montana-26-betor-853334408
Mine was a bit more modern and I sold but works ok, it was oil and spring. Betor Forkwar.
Then marzochis pre Z era. They work but ... it is not as the Z2 etc they absorb but the feeling is not great. This was mine, it looks great but the fork, brakes etc didn´t work as spected. I don´t ride bicycles in cities, for commuting etc I didn´t like it too much.
Depending on the budget, if it is low, I will go for a silver Betor Forkward, or even a RST 460, Marzochi Zokes etc
https://es.wallapop.com/item/horquilla-rst-460-798943840
RST Mozo USA, not easy to find one, but was nice finished:
You have Pace, and many other weird suspensions like this AMP. I haven´t tried any of this.
https://es.wallapop.com/item/horquilla-suspension-amp-844406250
And you can go for the cheap way: Betor- combe XC forks. I owned one of this forks and works fine. As always in retro components, the condition is all and specially with forks. I own a Match 5 that it was new, so no problem with seals etc and the Z2 has little use and was serviced by pros-closet.
This is an example, very cheap and working
https://es.wallapop.com/item/horquilla-bici-de-montana-26-betor-853334408
Mine was a bit more modern and I sold but works ok, it was oil and spring. Betor Forkwar.
Then marzochis pre Z era. They work but ... it is not as the Z2 etc they absorb but the feeling is not great. This was mine, it looks great but the fork, brakes etc didn´t work as spected. I don´t ride bicycles in cities, for commuting etc I didn´t like it too much.
Depending on the budget, if it is low, I will go for a silver Betor Forkward, or even a RST 460, Marzochi Zokes etc
https://es.wallapop.com/item/horquilla-rst-460-798943840
RST Mozo USA, not easy to find one, but was nice finished:
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