elmadaleno said:
So what did ya get Warp? Fox 36 Talas????
Nah... the 36 Talas uses each time less travel (the fork sinks into its travel by itself from 5 to 10mm, check the suspension forum).
I got a Magura Phaon. 125-90mm adjustable travel (like U-Turn, but this one has preload adjustment), coil springs, adjustable compression and rebound, open bath oil, ready for 210mm discs, stainless steel dropout and brake eyelets covers... and the superb Magura Customer Service.
Think of it like a Vanilla meet TALAS.
When it gets home (early january) Ill post pics.
So far, the reviews are good. Everybody says it's not as plush as a Vanilla or a Zoke but the build is stiff and nice controlled travel all-around. No failures reported. Also a very low maintenance. Keep the stanchions clean, look under the wipers once a month, service once a year... no cheap plastic things to break. Maybe the rebound and preload dials on the right leg... but nothing more.
Second contender was a Vanilla... but it's more expensive actually with less features.
Edit.... at the price of a 36, I could have upgraded the rear shock, brakes and fork at the same time... out of my budget.