The QUICK question thread.....

[pink poodle]

Well yes but it weighs the same as my Recon!

Well I think we are well aware of the issue in that statement...because your current fork is heavy, doesn't mean you can't have a lighter one now.


I'm not against the Mezzer, manipoo make some good stuff, just wondering if there are better options for you.

The frame is begging for something stiff that can plow, and the bike is light enough to afford the extra grams but running such a big fork at 140mm could be overkill for sure. It can only improve the way he rides, but I concede a Pike/Lyrik or Fox 36 would also do a superb job, and if you could find something in that vein second hand on RB it would be worthy.

Personally, I just love coil forks ever since the old Z1 and if I was upgrading would chuck a Mezzer on the Bronson in a jiffy. The old 130mm Sherman I had was a great fork, I can only imagine a 160 Mezzer would be like that but betterer.

The Cairns terrain has plenty of chunky stuff.

Maybe he is about to be the FNQ send lord?

 

[Dales Cannon]

I personally would recommend the Durolux, stiffer than the RS or Fox equivalents and a third less the price.

And Bunnings can tint it any colour you like!

 

[Scotty T]

Maybe he is about to be the FNQ send lord?

I thought that's how it works, fit coil fork, become send lord?

 

[pink poodle]

I thought that's how it works, fit coil fork, become send lord?

Pretty sure it was all spelt out by Pacino in scar face? First you get the money, then you get the coil...

He even has the pit vipers on.

 

[wkkie]

I personally would recommend the Durolux, stiffer than the RS or Fox equivalents and a third less the price.

This for sure. I'm your weight @HamboCairns and have the Durolux. Awesome fork and even better value for money!

 

[HamboCairns]

This for sure. I'm your weight @HamboCairns and have the Durolux. Awesome fork and even better value for money!

How much are they? And can they go down to 140mm travel?

 

[wkkie]

How much are they? And can they go down to 140mm travel?

They get down to 150mm. The new versions change travel with the air shaft now.

I can never find the online shop... I'll keep looking.

 

[wkkie]

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[wkkie]

Comes to about this much after the discount code...

 

[droenn]

Skip paypal's currency conversion and you'll probably save a few more bucks too!

 

[wkkie]

Skip paypal's currency conversion and you'll probably save a few more bucks too!

Better to use the banks own rates?

 

[beeb]

Better to use the banks own rates?

Generally, yep.

 

[droenn]

Yeah the rates should be better, and just check what your bank's fees are to see if you're still ahead. I've got 0% international conversion fees with a Bankwest CC and have a Citi debit card that does this as well although I haven't used that in ages. edit: Citi is just when you're overseas so not much use at the moment!

 

[K.C.]

should i remove the 4.5mm spacer (approx 51mm chainline) and use 3mm spacer on the driveside to move the chainring closer to chainstay (provided chainstay clearance is ok) to reduce the wear on outer side of chainring teeth?
will be going to alu-minimum 32T eagle SL chainring i picked up cheap
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wAd7V78eAfMLxbGh9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MF8qAyMNhvBYmxsp7

 

[HamboCairns]

That's pretty good, I'd probably lean toward the Auron though. The Durolux is likely a bit too stiff, same with the Mezzer.

A new Pike Select is $999 but the Auron is $649!

 

[wkkie]

As long as it's the 35mm Auron. Being a bigger boy, personally I don't like to drop below 35mm stanchions.

 

[beeb]

That's pretty good, I'd probably lean toward the Auron though. The Durolux is likely a bit too stiff, same with the Mezzer.

A new Pike Select is $999 but the Auron is $649!

Neither the Durolux or the Mezzer should be 'too stiff' in terms of the chassis, if anything (and as others have said) for your height & weight a stiffer fork will be a benefit. Marz 36 [EDIT: Z1, not the Fox 36] or Durolux would be my recommendations.

 

[HamboCairns]

Neither the Durolux or the Mezzer should be 'too stiff' in terms of the chassis, if anything (and as others have said) for your height & weight a stiffer fork will be a benefit. Marz 36 or Durolux would be my recommendations.

No good getting excited about it yet, still got a bit to go before I really start annoying everyone with (even more) questions.

 

[moorey]

No good getting excited about it yet, still got a bit to go before I really start annoying everyone with (even more) questions.

That horse has bolted.

 

[ozzybmx]

Yeah the rates should be better, and just check what your bank's fees are to see if you're still ahead. I've got 0% international conversion fees with a Bankwest CC

Same with a 28Degrees Mastercard.

Yes, get yourself a 28degrees Mastercard or similar and attach it to your PayPal account. No international transaction fees, no international currency changing fees and a better exchange rate than PayPal gives you.