I did a search or three and couldn't find the information I was looking for. I would really like to understand the differences in the forks... and what the deal is with my bikes.
Background. I purchased a M Yo new in 92. It came with a Mag-21. The fork eventually died and I decided to order a rigid fork from Wendyll / Chris.. This was probably in about 97/98. I waited and waited, got what I think is a BOI, installed it and have been riding it ever since.
Skip forward to yesterday. I just purchased a 99 YO on eBay... got it re-assembled it and took it for a test ride before I tear it down and make it SS. WOW !!!!!!! What a difference. The new one has an IF fork on it with a bit more rake, and it is about 1.25" longer than the one on my other. It is so much more stable. My old bike feels like a crit bike now... twitchy as hell. And I feel like I'm a bit dumped. I'm starting to think that Wendyll sent me the wrong length fork for my old yo.
So: Background finished, these are the questions I hope you could help me answer:
1. What is the difference between BOI and Yo fork?
2. How do I measure my 93 to decide if it is suspension corrected?
Thank you in advance
Background. I purchased a M Yo new in 92. It came with a Mag-21. The fork eventually died and I decided to order a rigid fork from Wendyll / Chris.. This was probably in about 97/98. I waited and waited, got what I think is a BOI, installed it and have been riding it ever since.
Skip forward to yesterday. I just purchased a 99 YO on eBay... got it re-assembled it and took it for a test ride before I tear it down and make it SS. WOW !!!!!!! What a difference. The new one has an IF fork on it with a bit more rake, and it is about 1.25" longer than the one on my other. It is so much more stable. My old bike feels like a crit bike now... twitchy as hell. And I feel like I'm a bit dumped. I'm starting to think that Wendyll sent me the wrong length fork for my old yo.
So: Background finished, these are the questions I hope you could help me answer:
1. What is the difference between BOI and Yo fork?
2. How do I measure my 93 to decide if it is suspension corrected?
Thank you in advance