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I am dead set on getting a new fork to help alleviate a very frustrating neck-pain issue.
I am looking for bang-for-the-buck....and a great ride.
2 forks in the running are the Black Platinum and Fox Vaninlla-R. I can get either for $300. They both appear to be great forks. I have read all the reviews--multiple times.
Here are the positives and negatives:
Black: easily adjustable travel, wide range of external adjustments, smooth/plush.
however, has some plastic parts.
Vanilla: smooth, plush, great damping, internally adjustable travel.
however: I have read many reports of knocking/clunking and oil leakage. I have also read several reports of too much compression damping for lighter riders.
Love the idea of the Vanilla, but I'm also concerned about the reported issues.
any final comments about an appropriate choice for a 150lb rider on a GT I-Drive race?
I am still considering the Black since travel can be rapidly reduced if the longer setting goofs the handling of my bike.
thanks,
Bob
I am looking for bang-for-the-buck....and a great ride.
2 forks in the running are the Black Platinum and Fox Vaninlla-R. I can get either for $300. They both appear to be great forks. I have read all the reviews--multiple times.
Here are the positives and negatives:
Black: easily adjustable travel, wide range of external adjustments, smooth/plush.
however, has some plastic parts.
Vanilla: smooth, plush, great damping, internally adjustable travel.
however: I have read many reports of knocking/clunking and oil leakage. I have also read several reports of too much compression damping for lighter riders.
Love the idea of the Vanilla, but I'm also concerned about the reported issues.
any final comments about an appropriate choice for a 150lb rider on a GT I-Drive race?
I am still considering the Black since travel can be rapidly reduced if the longer setting goofs the handling of my bike.
thanks,
Bob