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@Bollox64: Thanks, unfortunately mine had a pos Paioli suspension fork which is obviously toasted now. I might rebuild it in the future, it needs new elastomers and should be good to go, but I am not really enthusiastic about the suspension forks from that time period as dor me all of them were wet noodles and weak performers in real riding conditions.
Let's just say that in my opinion real suspension, reliable and with palpablle benefits, appeared since 1997, with Marzocchi Z series.
@Jens_BM: nice Paramount, same Tange Prestige tubing ?