So I'm buying new forks, to put on the Hyrax but am struggling with the same supply issues as we all are. I originally wanted to put some new Lyrik ultimates on but am struggling to find some available that haven't been jacked through the roof in terms of price. I can see some Pikes for a nearly acceptable price, but am unsure if they are the fork for me. I've read a bunch of reviews but they all read like the normal review waffle.
I'm hoping that some folk here have ridden both and have a decent hot take. I'm looking for 150mm to go with 140mm rear. I'm riding Canberra trails, so not going huge. But I'm a heavy chap at around 11kg and try to go hard. I've been riding Fox Float 32s for years now, they flex like a bungee cord but have held together very well. If I could name my riding style, I'd say all mountain - I like going up almost as much as I like riding down.
So the question is, do I hold out for a Lyrik or will a Pike do the job just fine. I've never ridden either fork and have no idea how much difference there is in the two.
I'm hoping that some folk here have ridden both and have a decent hot take. I'm looking for 150mm to go with 140mm rear. I'm riding Canberra trails, so not going huge. But I'm a heavy chap at around 11kg and try to go hard. I've been riding Fox Float 32s for years now, they flex like a bungee cord but have held together very well. If I could name my riding style, I'd say all mountain - I like going up almost as much as I like riding down.
So the question is, do I hold out for a Lyrik or will a Pike do the job just fine. I've never ridden either fork and have no idea how much difference there is in the two.