New mtb fork

[chrispidgeon]

Ok so a quick question if I may.

I am thinking of upgrading the fork on my Fisher Marlin mtb. Cant recall what's on now but it's not that good, no lockout and heavy.

So when looking for a replacement are they all a unIveraal size to fit the headset? I know I need disc mounts, but other than that is it a case Of anything goes?

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

The simple answer is no and assuming you have RS Dart I think this pretty much covers most of the things like 1 1/8" steerer, xc level travel, post mount and for standard qr hub that you are likely to need.

 

[Muddy Ground]

Spanner in the works.... Gary uses a custom fork to get the right handling on his bikes [Genesis], so a new fork may make your bike feel a little different - a bit slower to turn perhaps. Saying this I've got a Tassajara and fitted a used Fox RL90 to it and it is fine. Any 'slowness' would be offset by the 800g weight loss and enhanced performance.

Or you could go mad and fit a rigid carbon fork on and really save mass - perhaps 2kg.

Also your bike I think has V-brakes - a new fork would be disc only so you'd have to factor this additional cost in [£70 upwards]. An hydraulic disc would make a real difference though; really nice things to have on a mountain bike.

But with a £500 bike, is it worth it? You may be able to get a used but upgraded bike off eBay for less than the cost of a decent fork and brake upgrade? You could then sell this bike onwards to offset the cost.

Decisions, decisions!

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[chrispidgeon]

Cool. Mine is about 6 yrs old. It already has discs on it. I think I might nip up to Sherwood pines, have a blast and then take it to the lbs thee and see what they say....

They sell some very nice Cube bikes......

 

[Muddy Ground]

Cube look good, but mixed reviews....

 

[chrispidgeon]

http://fisherbikes.c...archivemodel/47 this is my one. Its actually a 2004, but was very little ridden before I got it a couple of years ago.

Fork is a Manitou SiX - mine seems not to have the rubber bits at the top though...

 

[Muddy Ground]

It's a good bike built around a nice frame. But once you upgrade the forks and brakes, the wheelset suddenly becomes heavy and dead feeling, the handlebar a little too narrow, tyres don't grip anymore, and a new mech would be nice.... Personally I'd keep it as is, but perhaps get the forks serviced and then use it as a winter hack. If you're in the market for a Cube, then go for it instead of upgrading what is now an old bike. If you upgrade the Gazza you'll probably end up spending an easy £500, but it'd then be an old bike with some new bits. Also it would look a bit odd as the front wheel would have to be changed out for the disc but you'd still have a rim rear.

Leave it as is, look for a new or lightly used older bike with the bits already on?

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[Muddy Ground]

May make you think!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gary-Fisher-M...0588521639?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2eb401f0a7

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[Muddy Ground]

We're all waiting here with baited breath wondering how you got on with the Cube bikes?

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