[Fisty]

Im looking at a Skareb 100 super leftover and the price is making me hungry. I was wondering what ride kit comes standard and also which kit would you recommend for a 180lber for xc racing?

 

[rcharrette]

Model year?

What model year is it? I think 04 and above are air sprung (someone correct me if I'm wrong??). This would be designated by the absebce of "micro lube" ports on the fork legs.

 

[Fisty]

What model year is it? I think 04 and above are air sprung (someone correct me if I'm wrong??). This would be designated by the absebce of "micro lube" ports on the fork legs.

It is an 05 Havent done my homework. Last Mani I had was an 02 mars.

 

[rcharrette]

Air Sprung

Yea, I'm pretty sure that's air sprung, not coil. What other info do you need?

 

[Fisty]

All set, Im an owner.....thx

 

[rcharrette]

Congrat's!

Great, enjoy it!
Randy
www.peaktopeakbicycles.com
http://stores.ebay.com/Peak-To-Peak-Bicycles

 

[Chris2fur]

Im looking at a Skareb 100 super leftover and the price is making me hungry. I was wondering what ride kit comes standard and also which kit would you recommend for a 180lber for xc racing?

You've gotten some incomplete info here, Fisty. The Skareb line is air/coil spring. A small spring handles initial travel/sag and then the air piston takes over. Having the right coil spring makes a huge difference in small bump compliance. If your fork comes with a medium spring, which it is supposed to, then you will probably be OK, depending on your riding style. Note that, for some reason, the stock forks do not always come with a medium spring. I'll post some pics of the Skareb springs and their ratings in a few minutes.

 

[Chris2fur]

Coil Spring pic

Here's what the Skareb springs look like and the ratings. The X-Firm is the only one not pictured. It's for 215-235 LB. riders.

 

[Fisty]

Yeah I went to Manitou's site earlier and found that they do indeed still have springs. I like a slightly softer spring for most of races around my area so hopefully it does come with a medium rate. Thank alot!