What fork for an Ellsworth Id

Big JuJu · Sep 12, 2004

I'm gonna build up an Ellsworth Id in a few weeks, the manufacture recommends a fork with 125 to 150mm of travel, what fork would you guys run on this bike, I'm not a weight wenie and prefer coil forks and am open to through axles as well.
Thanks in advance
Big JuJu

jimbo2k · Sep 12, 2004

if weight is not an issue

then a manitou fork will give you the best bang for the buck. A sherman Firefly is what I put on my Id and it is stiff as all get out, and smooth as silk, but a little heavy. The minute will be lighter but not as stiff, and the Nixon will be heavier with 5" plus travel. I gave serious thought to a Vanilla R, but found it to be a little noodly in the 125 mode, and there are compression damping issues, and the dreaded knocking noise. I never have been a Marzochi fan, though I am sure that they make fine products and one would be suitable for an ID.This of course is my humble opinion, but you asked. Jim

Big JuJu · Sep 12, 2004

Actually the firefly is where my instinct leads me.

The Ids I have ridden both have Minute forks. My LBS may have them on there test bikes but admit there's better forks for this frame. The fire fly has great reviews and has been on some of the Id reviewers bikes. It's about a pound heaver then the minute and it's heaver than the Nixon. I don't think the Nixon is the ticket because it's not a proven fork and I want a coil fork. Jim what does your Id weigh any way?
Thanks
Big JuJu
P.S. Still looking at Marzocchi too

jimbo2k · Sep 12, 2004

I really have no idea

Big JuJu said:
The Ids I have ridden both have Minute forks. My LBS may have them on there test bikes but admit there's better forks for this frame. The fire fly has great reviews and has been on some of the Id reviewers bikes. It's about a pound heaver then the minute and it's heaver than the Nixon. I don't think the Nixon is the ticket because it's not a proven fork and I want a coil fork. Jim what does your Id weigh any way?
Thanks
Big JuJu
P.S. Still looking at Marzocchi too

about the weight. If I had to venture a guess, I would say arond 30lbs. Some say they can get it down to 26lbs,. buy I cant see how. This one is mostly XTR, shifters, deraileurs,crank and BB, Thompson stem, CF bars, Louise Freeride brakes,VelocityVCX rims, Kenda Karma L3R tires, Raceface XY post. All bolts have been replaced with Ti and Alu. Only place I can see losing some weight Is changing the 14 Ga spokes, Saddle (WTB speed V race), and Fork. There is a Ti spring in my future. Here is a link to a PIC. Jim http://gallery.mtbr.com/bulkupload....&photopath=234082&upuser=&notify=no&defcat=501&deftitle=&defdesc=&numprocess=10

Big JuJu · Sep 12, 2004

Under 32 lbs would be good enough for me.

I can't see onne of these at 26 pounds either. If you wanted to be that light you might as well go with a Truth. A 26 pound Id would probaly have a air fork, skinney 1,9 in tires with latex tubes, the air rear shock, a weak stem with a cabon fiber bar maybe straight. All of these would compomise to intentions of the bikes design in my opinion.
This bike is gonna be just for fun, I have my road bikes both fixed and geared for conditioning and fun of course. My Id is replacing a Moots YBB I've had for three years or so. I built my moots with a 100 mm fork and it weighs 24.5 lbs. I don't need to be this light but would like to definatly be more comfortable on rough trails.

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