[cali4niabiker]

I am wondering how much the Stratos 6o7 AND MX-6 weighs (hopefully less than 7 lbs). I can't find any specs on the internet that mentions the weight of these two forks. I am looking to drop the weight of my bike to under 40 lbs for urban/freeriding/light DH riding since I will be moving to Atlanta, Georgia area in two months (right now its at 42). The current setup right now is awesome on so cal trails, but it will be a little overkill in the rolling hills of the Atlanta area where shuttling isn't really a luxury. I intend to keep the bike and try and get it setup right for that type of terrain.

Here is the setup: '01 Ells Dare w/ DH chainstays, Fox Vanilla RC, Marzocchi Shiver DC (9 lbs w/ integrated steerer), Chris Kings w/ Mavic D321s, Maxxis H-R 2.7, Raceface Northshores, e.13 Chainguide, cheapo Shimano BB (UN-52 tank) gives a total w8 of 42 lbs.
Here is what I plan to do:
(1) Drop the tire size to anywhere b/w 2.5 - 2.3 range;
(2) Convert the wheels to tubeless (Stan's tubeless);
(3) Pick up a lighter BB (ti spindle)
(4) Swap out my steel spring with a titanium spring
(5) Possibly pick up a lighter triple crown OR single crown fork.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Fulton]

8+ pounds according to stratos

 

[Jm_]

if it weighs anything similer to their forks that share the same platform, about 8lbs.

(my MX6 was about 8lbs)

 

[vitox]

around 3,8 kilos or just 8lbs +

 

[punkassean]

Maybe wait for the new Boxxer with U-turn if you can? Or will it not be available until after you need it.

 

[InsaneP2Rider]

don't '02 super t's weigh a little over 6.5 lbs? that could be an option too if you'd be willing to buy used...

 

[Transcend]

how about you forget buying the retarded $$ parts that dont really save weight (ie: ti spring, ti bottom bracket etc) and simply get a nice light wheelset and a decent fork. That stratos is a rolling pile of trash man, use the $200 you would blow on a ti spring to get a nice wheelset and fork.

 

[The Kadvang]

Why don't you just get a new wheelset. Lighter rotating weight is gonna make the most difference and its alot more worth it than say a ti spring, even tho they are pimp that little weight doesnt make much difference unless say you get all ti parts- bolts, spring, bb, etc...

 

[The Kadvang]

Trancend beat me to it...

 

[Transcend]

Trancend beat me to it...

The ladies always say that too...dammit.

 

[cali4niabiker]

Thanks a bunch for the posts....y'all rock! I've been beating around the bushes for a bit in terms of trying to get my rig setup for the east coast type of riding.

I've had bad luck with the rims and wheels, and I totally ripped nipples out of the rims on my front rim as well as experiencing "tacoed" wheels. I had Mavic F-519s which, *supposingly*, are freeride specific rims (as claimed by Mavic) - BS! Really, the rims are a heap of aluminum junk, so instead of shelling out hard earned $$ on more freeride rims, I went with the d321s because I don't want to be stuck on the mountain with my rim flopping around on the wheel... and having to deal with a hungry mountain lion lurking in the area for a pissed off piece of meat.

If I were to build a new 32 hole f & r wheelset with my Kings... what rims do y'all suggest besides the d321's? I am by nature a light (150 lbs) and aggressive rider who has a real urge to go fast down rock gardens and hardpack trails. Also, I have a 8" disc rotor on the front, so I cannot have any weak rims (e.g., XC based rims, F-519s)! I normally don't do jumps greater than 6' to 7' high.

 

[Zark]

Just go tubless on your 321's If you are running DH tubes you will save pounds of rotating mass. StansNoTubes kits might be for you

 

[Transcend]

or go 521. a little lighter, 99% as strong.

 

[ChrisRobin]

Stratos forks, for what they are, are heavy! A boxxer would be good.

 

[scofflaw23]

I second the 521's...awesome rims, lighter than the 321's by a lot, and almost as strong. What about a Slider Plus for a new fork? Under 7lbs. and a lot of people here have had good luck with them.