Transition Double Build

[RideRMB]

So I'm building up a trans double or DJing with all deity. I just need a fork. I need atleast 120 and no more than 140. Im thinkin of the 08 Zoke 55 ATA 2 cause it has the travel adjust down to 120 then i can go back to 150 for trails and NE Style for those of you who know what that is. (For those who dont, its basically a short A-Line.) Plus its only around 480 USD. Any opinions? Id get a Fox Vanilla but its only 9mm and I need 10mm. Thanks, MC RMB.

55 ATA 2: http://marzocchi.com/System/56009/M_55_ATA2_2.jpg

Double: http://transitionbikes.com/2007/images/Gallery_Double3.jpg

[Lumagent Morple]

I'd want something with a little less travel for a Double. I've ridden one with a Pike @ 95mm and it felt spot on. Plus, you can still run that fork at 140mm for the trails you're talkin about. If you're lookin for more travel than that, you might want to consider the Bottlerocket. They both jump well, but the Double is a purpose-built DJ bike and feels even more like a hardtail (with that extra squish for the "oh sh1t" moments)

[RideRMB]

Well I already have an rmx and the parents would ask, "why would you need that? youve already got a 3+ k bike that you said would be perfect" and id consider a pike, they just dont make a good empression on me. how bout a lyric? any other opinions on the 55?

[Nick]

id consider a pike, they just dont make a good empression on me. how bout a lyric? any other opinions on the 55?

what about the Pike makes a bad "empression" on you? I think a Pike would be an excellent choice for a Double and what you described. Adjustable, strong, 20mm axle ... a great jumping and trail fork.

[bigdonut]

I'd want something with a little less travel for a Double. I've ridden one with a Pike @ 95mm and it felt spot on. Plus, you can still run that fork at 140mm for the trails you're talkin about. If you're lookin for more travel than that, you might want to consider the Bottlerocket. They both jump well, but the Double is a purpose-built DJ bike and feels even more like a hardtail (with that extra squish for the "oh sh1t" moments)

Second that!

[Chip Henderson]

I just emailed Transition yesterday asking about a fork for the Double. Neil said that it was designed around a current 100mm travel DJ fork. So, I'll be building mine with a Pike :-)

But seriously, looking at the geo of that frame, even 120mm is going to make it ride funky...

Chip

[basikbiker]

or a zoke 4x?

[-rsklhm-]

The travel on the 55 is 160mm max, and even at 120mm that seems a little much for the bike. Also where are you seeing this fork at for $480? I thought the ATA had white lowers and the one you pictured was the ETA?

[RideRMB]

So if i end up with 100mm what should i get, argyle, dj, or 4x?

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=13277&catID=150

[Lumagent Morple]

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=13277&catID=150

That looks like about $744 USD to me.

[RideRMB]

Whatever I already know im not getting it. so argyle r 4x? O the two what would you get?

[Chip Henderson]

Whatever I already know im not getting it. so argyle r 4x? O the two what would you get?

Of those 2, I would say the Argyle just because I've seen first hand the sort of punishment they can take.

Chip

[DavidMakalaster]

Whatever I already know im not getting it. so argyle r 4x? O the two what would you get?

Marz 4X

[scorpionsf]

argyle cause i like RS, but you cant go wrong with a zoke

[bent^biker]

i've beat the snot out of my argyle 318 and it has been killer

[FrontRangeDH]

I cant wait to get my Double, I am gonna run a 36 float lowered to 100mm

[LOOnatic]

As far as fork choice i would go with the Argyle 318.
Me and 2 bro's all bought DJ forks a few months ago.
The Marz 4x has been a real let down and the Argyles have been surprisingly good:clapping:

[buckoW]

Chopped 36 Floats are really good!!!
When you lower it the air chamber gets smaller therefore the fork gets more progressive in the end stroke. It feels soo good.
here is mine at 95mm...
http://i4.pinkbike.com/photo/1556/pbpic1556607.jpg

[formermtboarder]

Have you considered a manipoo? The gold labels are nice, and the new ones are beautiful (cough*sherman*cough).