What do I do now?!

[Robertjd1975]

I have a 1998 Gary Fisher Big Sur with a Judy XC. I Pulled it out and dusted the cobwebs off to help rekindle my love of mountain biking. I found that the Judy has a hole in it near the bottom. It is frozen and is a goner! I need ideas on a replacement fork that will fit. Any direction would much appreciated.

 

[Robertjd1975]

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Here are a couple of pics to help...

 

[superstu]

Marzocchi is my first choice for forks of that era. Z2's probably for that frame.

They are really plush and go on forever with a bit of love (occasionally they crack near the fork brace so inspect any pair that you buy)

 

[Robertjd1975]

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As far as brake posts and size. Are new forks out of the question?

 

[Minifreak]

I have a Judy XC on the way, it's the earlier gold one but could combine the good bits from yours and mine to make you a nice working fork. I'd even do the work for you if you send me yours. It's a bolt on steerer so would be easy to swap over no need to remove crown etc from your bike.
Send me a PM if interested. Tim