[Intenserider2]

So I just got a new frame (KHS XC104 w/ 4.2" rear travel) and the steerer on my 03 Psylo is about 3/4" too short - Doh!:madman: This was supposed to be my franken bike project, well, now I have to get a new fork. (at least I was able to sell my old psylo on eBay in like 23 minutes) Here are my choices for an XC /all mountain fork in the $200 or less range. Please advise what you feel would work the best and why. THANK YOU!

2006 Manitou Black Platinum Lockout 100mm
Weight: 3.8 lbs
Travel: 100mm
Damping: TPC Lockout
Adjustments: Air, Rebound, Lockout
Lubrication: Semi-Bath with Evil Genius Seals
Spring: Air
Casting: Magnesium RA
Stanchions: 30mm Aluminum
Steerer: Aluminum 1 1/8"
Crown: Forged Aluminum with Satin Black Finish
Axle: Standard QR
Ride Height : 470 mm
Color: Black
Braking: Disc Only

2007 Rock Shox Tora 318 U-Turn Coil
U-Turn coil spring system with external travel adjustabilty (130-85mm)
MotionControl oil damping with external rebound, compression+lockout, and fixed high-threshold floodgate (PopLoc remote kit available separately)
1-1/8" threadless aluminum steerer with 32mm 4130 CrMo-steel taperwall stanchions fixed into a forged, hollow 6061-T6 aluminum crown
1-piece magnesium lower legs with 9x100mm quick-release dropouts, linear and disc brake compatible (51mm IS-QR): 2.4" tire OK

Manitou Minute 1:00 Fork '05
Coil spring with RTWD (Rapid Travel Wind Down) travel adjustment from 100-130mm via top-mounted knob
SPV Evolve damping allows platform-type performance while retaining small bump sensitivity
74mm post mount for disc brake calipers (accepts Avid, Hayes and other 74mm calipers w/160mm rotor systems directly, adapters available for other fits)
Disc brake only - rim brakes cannot be used
4.4 lbs

 

[Debaser]

Manitou Minute 1:00 Fork '05

I've got a Minute 2 in the garage...

 

[Intenserider2]

I've got a Minute 2 in the garage...

I'm interested. Can you send me some details? Minimum steerer length must be 8.5".
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[Debaser]

I'm interested. Can you send me some details? Minimum steerer length must be 8.5".

It's 7 3/4".

 

[coolhandluchs]

What's your brake situation?

Maybe you've already thought this out, but remember that Manitous are post mount only. If you're buying new brakes or have a post mount compatible front brake caliper you're golden.

If you don't have a post mount front brake or adapter, and don't want to get one, you can't go with Manitou, which could make your decision very easy.

Looking at those three fork, the RS looks tempting anyway, but it's probably the heaviest of the three...if that makes any difference.

I was in sorta this same situation. Built up a DJ as a winter project, using my old parts, and the fork's steerer was about 3/4" too short. I ended up buying a new upper assembly from Fox, which while not cheap, was still less than a new fork.

Good luck.

 

[Intenserider2]

Thanks for the brake tip. I learned the hard way a couple years back. I have a post mount Deore mech caliper and IS adapter - so I am good either way.