Looking for a fork for the A2T

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- February 12, 2011 at 11:06 pm
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Niika
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Now that the A2T is almost here, I need to find an appropriate fork for it. Any suggestions?

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- February 13, 2011 at 2:34 am
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Niika
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There’s a Manitou 3 on Ebay right now, which I believe is what the A2T originally had, but I am a little concerned about the condition as I really know nothing about forks. Here’s the listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Retro-Answer-Manitou-3-forks-fat-yeti-klein-kult-/290531860630?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item43a50c6096#ht_500wt_901
- February 13, 2011 at 10:13 pm
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neo_pop_71
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Niika,

You don’t want to mess with that… it’s expensive plus you would spend a bunch shipping it over here. Check this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/manitou-answer-comp-1-1-8-mountain-bike-fork-good-cn-/370482594584?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56427bc318#ht_500wt_1156

I can vouch for the Manitou Comp, I have one, they’re a good fork. Plus, you can rebuild them like Mix and I did with Wings Suspension springs. Offer the guy $60.00 with shipping included, he’ll probably go for it. If something happened and you didn’t get the Mani Comp on Ebay, you may be able to buy my Comp fork, Mix wanted it for his ‘Cuda Comp but I never heard back from him. Plus mine isn’t as faded as the Comp on Ebay. Mine has threaded steer tube, so you could pick up this nice NOS Barracuda stem, I bought one and it’s a beauty!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Barracuda-130mm-x-10-Black-Cromoly-Quill-Stem-NOS-/360337194865?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e5c53f71#ht_910wt_907

Good luck!

-DON-
- February 15, 2011 at 1:01 am
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manbeer
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Mag 21 would also be sweet, or if you could find an Mag 21 SL Ti even better. Most will need a rebuild if they haven’t already had one though. I think they are one of the better performing short travel forks when in good working order, and they are super light. I actually have a few i could part with but they could probably all use a rebuild. That is the fork pictured in the barracuda ad someone posted in one of the other threads
- February 15, 2011 at 4:12 pm
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Mark
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I’m totally seeking a Mag-21 in decent cosmetic shape, I don’t care what shape the internals are in, I can rebuild..
- February 15, 2011 at 5:20 pm
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neo_pop_71
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Here’s one Mark, very versatile listing…

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220738755142#ht_720wt_1141

The seller relisted this fork and dropped the price slightly.

Good luck!

-D-
- February 15, 2011 at 10:19 pm
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Niika
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Here’s one that’s in really good cosmetic shape, MarK. It looks like it’s good all around, as it’s been rebuilt.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rock-Shox-Magnesium-21-mountain-bike-fork-v-bra-/140512319580?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b72fd85c#ht_500wt_1069

I am still unsure about what fork to get. I actually bought and returned an old rock shox already because the action was very sticky. I was thinking of maybe getting a Marzocchi z-something because it had good reviews, but those are heavy.
- February 16, 2011 at 3:34 am
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manbeer
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@Mark wrote:

I’m totally seeking a Mag-21 in decent cosmetic shape, I don’t care what shape the internals are in, I can rebuild..

I have a few that may fit the bill. What year is it for? I have a couple different styles. The earlier dark gold ones with black arch, the 94ish with matching brace amd 95/96 which was lighter in color like judy xc. I’m sure I can part with one or two
- February 16, 2011 at 6:24 pm
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Niika
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@neo_pop_71 wrote:

Niika,

You don’t want to mess with that… it’s expensive plus you would spend a bunch shipping it over here. Check this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/manitou-answer-comp-1-1-8-mountain-bike-fork-good-cn-/370482594584?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56427bc318#ht_500wt_1156

I can vouch for the Manitou Comp, I have one, they’re a good fork. Plus, you can rebuild them like Mix and I did with Wings Suspension springs. Offer the guy $60.00 with shipping included, he’ll probably go for it. If something happened and you didn’t get the Mani Comp on Ebay, you may be able to buy my Comp fork, Mix wanted it for his ‘Cuda Comp but I never heard back from him. Plus mine isn’t as faded as the Comp on Ebay. Mine has threaded steer tube, so you could pick up this nice NOS Barracuda stem, I bought one and it’s a beauty!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Barracuda-130mm-x-10-Black-Cromoly-Quill-Stem-NOS-/360337194865?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e5c53f71#ht_910wt_907

Good luck!

-DON-

I thought that was a pretty fork, Neo. I was actually totally considering it, but I am too much of a slug and it was sold this morning.

I haven’t been posting much lately because I am trying to break my addiction to the computer and get other things done. I read your advice a while ago (thank you!) but didn’t respond earlier for that reason.
- February 18, 2011 at 11:36 am
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Niika
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What about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380315916090#ht_1157wt_1054
- February 18, 2011 at 4:08 pm
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neo_pop_71
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Niika,

That’s a great fork! I’ve always been a big fan of the Marz Bomber forks, especially the Air Lite Bomber! Marz was putting out an awesome fork in the later 90’s and they still are from what I’ve read and been told by friends. Those Italians have a knack for building quality cycling gear!

-D-
- February 18, 2011 at 4:17 pm
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manbeer
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I loved my 98-99ish jr t. Marzocchi is one of the plushest forks, albeit a bit heavy
- February 18, 2011 at 9:53 pm
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Niika
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Well, I got the fork. I probably paid a little too much for it ($101 including shipping), but at least I don’t have to keep waiting and searching.
- February 18, 2011 at 11:12 pm
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neo_pop_71
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Dropping $81.00 for a Marz Bomber is a good price! You’ll be very happy with that fork, it’ll go great on your A2T! I would grab up every Bomber or White Brothers fork under a $100.00, I had a few of both and they are solid and last forever with very little upkeep. Niika, your A2T is shaping up nicely! Congrats!

-D-
- February 19, 2011 at 5:02 am
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Niika
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Thanks Neo. Yeah, I think I’ll like the fork. The only reason I think I paid a little much is because I’ve seen some in better condition that sold for less, but I didn’t want to wait so I was willing to pay more for it.

Here’s one I think I would’ve liked that no one even bid on. In the description it mentions Fairfax, CA, which is the town where I was born:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Marzocchi-Bomber-z2-Atom-80mm-Suspension-Fork-/130480868810?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e61440dca#ht_500wt_1069
- February 23, 2011 at 3:07 am
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Niika
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The manitou comp that was sold has been relisted.

http://cgi.ebay.com/manitou-answer-comp-1-1-8-mountain-bike-fork-good-cn-/370487183601?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5642c1c8f1#ht_500wt_1069