[johnbrittain]

So i've basically decided that my old boxxer is on the verge of dying after going thru my un-smooth riding, and also seth and alex from bcd. i found an un-used but still older model super T on a site and was wondering what some of your opinions are of the fork, as far as performance and price go, and wether it would be worth it to buy it over a newer one.

http://wheelworld.com/site/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1833&Catalog=39&sort=Price


edit: also will a lower end fork like the super t make my azonic recoil feel way too low on the front end?? i have heard that taller forks are better for this bike but i dont have any expierence as far as that goes...

 

[Smelly]

600 is steep i think for an '02 super T. you can find them used in really good shape for 300-400.
i don't really have any further opinions on the subject though.
in '03 they stepped up to 32mm stanchions but lost tire clearance. so the newer ones are stiffer but it's hard to run something bigger than a 2.5 in it. for '04 they fixed the clearance issue but took out one of the HSCV cartridges, so it's not quite up to the same level as the older ones.
sorry it's vague, i have limited knowledge on the issue.

 

[johnbrittain]

the 30mm stantions i can deal with, i am not too big of a guy, 150 lbs. @ 5'9''
but tire clearance IS a pretty big deal with me, do you know what the clearance on the '02 is??

 

[MikeD]

The 02s fit at least a maxxis 2.7 as I recall, and probably a micchie 2.8. Good forks, and $600 is a decent price but nothing spectacular. The QR20 system's pretty lame, IMHO. That's the only drawback. I liked mine a lot on my Big Hit.

MD

 

[Tweek]

Yes, that is pretty steep for an '02. Clearance was improved in '04 from '03.

 

[johnbrittain]

is it the same qr20 dropouts i have on my 03 dj2? and if i could get a brand new '02 super T for $500 should i defonitily go for it?

 

[Smelly]

no, the '02 super t used an even less practical QR system where the bottom piece of the dropout bolts to the lowers with a 4mm bolt and uses that big QR. it doesn't use those wing cam thingys
500 ain't a bad price. for new, you're gonna have to search around whole lot to find it much cheaper. i say do it

 

[Eigil]

My '03 fits a bunch of companies' 2.7s.

 

[johnbrittain]

sounds good then, thanks for the help

 

[Kornphlake]

IIRC the '02 line fit 3.0 tires. I run a 2.5 maxxis in mine and have plenty of clearance.

 

[nicklin]

it's an awsome fork, go for it. fpr its weight and performance it's unbeatable this side of a dorado.

 

[johnbrittain]

well my decision is pretty much made, anyone want a boxxer!?!?

 

[bighitfsr]

An 02 superT is not going to hold up well as the boxxer you've killed.
Its performace is questionably better than the boxxer but strength wise its way behind (30mm upper legs and cryofit lowers).

An 03 or newer will be marginally stronger/more durable than a boxxer (similar construction to a boxxer but they weigh more).
Really you should probably be looking beyond the supert at an 888R, pre-03 monster or shiver.

I cracked the upper legs on a 30mm marzocchi right below the crowns doing nothing more than 3 foot drops and nose wheelies (didnt even use them off road).

 

[willyboy8576]

john-bbb-zzz what dude. this is what you need to do. tell eddie that his dumb ass got ript off and that he is just a goofy muthafvcka and that he needs to give you my old boxxer. anyway when are you coming to sweden?

 

[awholelota]

i think $600 is a little high for an 02 fork. i have an 02 supert on my bullit and it rocks, but i wouldn't pay $600 to get it. for $50 more you can get a new 03 from cambria.

 

[neversummersnow]

John,

I have to agree, I think a new Boxxer would be a better choice for you. The 30mm stanctions won't hold up like you're hoping. What exactly is wrong with your boxxer? They are easy forks to fix.