[cdf619]

Looking at switching the stock Manitou Splice Elite with a Manitou Minute 3. Granted the stock fork has 150mm of travel but only has rebound adjustment and nothing else.
With the Minute 3 I gain the infinate travel adjustment on the fly but lose 20 mm of travel. Will I notice the loss and will the shock still marry up to the rear 6 inch travel. Is this a good switch. I can get the shock for $329 so it is kind of hard to pass up. Suggestions please sale ends towmorrow.

Thanks in advance.....

 

[loco-gringo]

I would look at a Nixon instead, if it were me.

 

[mwcet8k]

Yeah, definitely look at the Nixon instead. It fits the bike better and you can get the '05 models dirt cheap right now. I've got the Elite on my Reign and am really happy with it. You might be able to find it cheaper than this if you shop around.

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13...orks/Accessories/2005-Manitou-Nixon-Elite.htm

 

[Biznatch01]

Unless you got some kind of special Reign 3, the stock fork only has a 130mm travel. I put a minute 1 on it the day I bought it and I really like it so far.

 

[other aardvark]

Mine handles better with a 6 inch travel fork.

 

[All Mountain]

Fork length is a personal preference. The more you ride downhill the most stiffness and travel you require. If you like to climb and ride where it's not very rough a 130/140 for would be just as good. Longer forks are heavier and will dive more due to the extra travel. Shorter forks are not as forgiving in the rough.

 

[swoodbrn]

I've got a 130mm Revelation on mine and like it. I frequently adjust it down to 100 for longer climbs. But then, I do lots of longer climbs, so it makes sense for me. I know many who treat it more for FR/DH put on 150mm Pikes.

 

[SuperNewb]

Performancebike has some Marz's on sale still including a Z150 fr sl for a bit more or you can get the AM SL as well for 375.

 

[Clutchman83]

I have the Nixon Elite on my Reign 2 w/ the adjustable travel. Most of the time I dial it down to 115mm for the climb, and I forget to reset for the downhill part and it seems to me to handle just fine. I think the extra travel is more important on big drops or jumps, if your comfortable getting out of the saddle over rough turrain, travel shouldn't be a huge issue.

 

[mavrim]

I am in the process of building a reign for my buddy cyfer, I should have all the parts and the frame by this friday. We decided to get the Marzocchi AM II 130/150 fork with eta adjustment. You can crank the fork down as low as 30mm for a hill climb and then set it at either 130 or 150mm of travel. Down shift cycles has it for $365 on sale, normally $505. I purchased another marzocchi fork from them last year and they have the best prices around! I originally spotted them on ebay and you can go to their website and also get bargains. The owner Jared is a cool guy, will give you a great deal! Shipping is also free!

On your splice, do you have through axles or standard skewers? The Fork I mentioned a standard skewer and not a 20mm through axle.

http://downshiftcycles.sslpowered.c...t_info&osCsid=52a5d67506b2f44372eba2f72bb0790

http://www.marzocchi.com/Template/d...QG#[email protected]#793,&mCJ=&IDOggetto=28060

The Marzocchi All Mountain is truly built for the entire mountain. Climbing is a joy and descending is pure bliss. At a mere 5 pounds, the All Mountain 1 is one of the lightest long travel single crown forks on the mountain. It is fully adjustable from initial setup to on-the-fly trail tuning. Marzocchi delivers the entire package for your all mountain needs.

DAMPING SYSTEM New SSV System
Open Bath Lubrication
ADJUSTABILITY External Air Preload w/o Adapter
Single Rebound Adjuster
ETA + TAS 130 > 150mm
SPRING TYPE Air
Long Negative Coil Spring
TRAVEL 130mm to 150mm Travel
TOP CROWN N/A
LOWER CROWN New Forged Crown Specific for All Mountain Use
ARCH/SLIDERS New All Mountain Magnesium Monolite
STANCHIONS
(inner legs) ø32mm Alloy Black Stanchions
STEER TUBE Alloy FR Steer Tube
DISC BRAKE MOUNT Disc Brake Post Mount
DROP-OUT TYPE Standard Drop-Outs
OPTIONAL FEATURE New AM Integrated Fender
FORK COLORS Flat black
DECALS COLORS White/Red