USA-themed custom paint, Italian-made, 1999-dated mtb

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MrMister in reply to @macaroon

I like the look of the Marzocchi forks but they are a bit spendy - it is supposed to be my beater for when I'm too scared to use my Scapin on the gravel. I can probably find a set of the Bombers but aren't they likely to need servicing and rebuilding? I've found a few on eBay that I'll keep an eye on, but I'm half tempted to stick an old rigid steel fork on (Orange/Tange/Mongoose/Surly/Kona etc) before I swap one suspension fork for another.

Oh and did you ever find a -17 degree stem? I swapped my ITM one for a 3T (31.8mm clamp) and can send the link if you need it.

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macaroon in reply to @MrMister

The open bath oil forks are probably some of the most reliable ever made. Unless the seals are weeping, they should be good. An oil change is often worthwhile though.

Never did get that stem either, shelved it for now!

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MrMister in reply to @macaroon

What do you think about some older RockShox forks? They are easier to find in good condition here in Italy, presumably because so many were sold as part of complete bikes back in the early 2000s. I have no idea how the quality compares to Marzocchi though.

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