super t is crap on that bike definatly go with the 888

 

As far as I know 200mm+ is used mostly for downhill, racing etc. and 180mm- is more freeride oriented. less travel will make the bike more responsive at the techstuff but when going fast and dirty more travel is best.

 

As far as I know 200mm+ is used mostly for downhill, racing etc. and 180mm- is more freeride oriented. less travel will make the bike more responsive at the techstuff but when going fast and dirty more travel is best.

Cant recall the source, but Ive seen some reporting that says a lot of pros favor a 7" fork setup.

Heresay - maybe someone can confirm or deny. super T is a good fork, if you're comparing RCV to RCV then no biggie, of course the 888 will be stiffer (and has a little better turning radius due to the wider set stanchions.

 

Don't get super ts for that bike. That bike is way to nice to use forks of that level, get some boxxers.

 

Cant recall the source, but Ive seen some reporting that says a lot of pros favor a 7" fork setup.

-Thats because their pro's. My sources indicate alot of avg Joe's favor an 8" fork, especially on the east coast.

 

-Thats because their pro's. My sources indicate alot of avg Joe's favor an 8" fork, especially on the east coast.

the pros are smooth and us average joes not so much depending on the rider(im not smooth at all)

 

Don't get super ts for that bike. That bike is way to nice to use forks of that level, get some boxxers.

I sure hope that the plurality of your statment was sarcastic. :madman:

 

Pro's don't usually need the extra cushion that the extra inch gives, like us mortals need. They don't need the extra degree slacker HA that us mortals need.

That said, it really depends where you ride and how you ride and personal preference. a 180mm fork will give you ~1* slacker HA and drop your BB ~1/2". If your looking for weight, the Boxxer will be the lightest

 

That extra inch does help on the rough stuff; It is very noticable Then again... I have built a fairly light 7inch travel bike (all the way around) that makes me wish I never wasted my time building a 9 inch travel bike.

At seven inches, I'd say that it does handle a bit better.. maybe because it has a lower profile/ center of gravity, whatever... but I wouldn't say theirs a big gap between 180-203 as far as handling goes. A lot of times, what really matters is the frame itself rather than the fork. If your bike is a tank, it will be less evasive no matter what travel fork you slap on it.

You, however, have a VERY nice bike. ( not that I or anyone else need tell you that) and I did have the chance to rip on one for a short time. it had an 888/roco set up/ eight inches up front, with its stalk set up. Riding it made me want to throw my previous bike off a cliff.

Try and get the 888, don't get the boxxer if you can avoid it.

 

Thanks for the feedback guys, as most of you mentioned I'm leaning towards the 8" set up. I am on the East side but make some trips to the rocky debts of Bromont and St. Anne, so the the plushness will help. Not to decide boxer or Marz. 888. Time to do some shoping I guess.

 

Thanks for the feedback guys, as most of you mentioned I'm leaning towards the 8" set up. I am on the East side but make some trips to the rocky debts of Bromont and St. Anne, so the the plushness will help. Not to decide boxer or Marz. 888. Time to do some shoping I guess.

Since you would like to go for a Marz why don't you go for the 888 ATA WC: http://www.marzocchi.com/Template/detailSPAForksMTB.asp?IDFolder=113&IDOggetto=55968&LN=UK&Sito=mtb
You'll have 160mm to 200mm Adjustable Travel at any time within your ride.

 

i love my 888vf2.... it freakin rocks. way better than my buddy's superT