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Join Date: August 6th, 2004
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Hi Cogs,
My first and favorite Fat is my rusty, trusty Wicked that I bought my total (paltry) savings back in college in '87. My dad had to kick in the last few hundred bucks! Anyhow, along the way, I bent the original fork during a downhill race (yep, no suspension), and replaced with a gen 1 answer Manitou elastomer. When that crapped out, I replaced with a YO fork (or a BOI - not sure of the difference, sorry). The fork is great, and tracks well, and I still like the ride of the Wicked. I'm thinking about slowly picking up parts and repainting / refurbing the wicked, however, and so the big question is...do I search for and replace with an old wicked fork, or keep as-is? Is it a fantastic new hybrid, or a FAT abomination?? ![]() Thoughts? Thanks! -Raj |
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Join Date: February 12th, 2010
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Run it!!!!!!
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Join Date: August 26th, 2009
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hey, if the current set up works, then why change it?- post a picture we like an oogle!
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Join Date: June 10th, 2006
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I would stay with the Yo (BOI?), but I'm partial to the look of straight bladed Fat City forks. However, if you want to swap for a stock Wicked fork let me know. I have one in excellent condition that I'd be happy to trade for your Yo fork.
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Join Date: June 1st, 2006
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i have got a wicked fork, metallic purple in pretty good shape if you want to trade or buy..
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Join Date: September 6th, 2006
Location: Connecticut
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I own both a Yo and a Wicked (Lite). The Wicked is the sweetest ride I've ever been on. Not sure how a Yo fork would effect the ride but I suspect it couldn't make it better.
Yo forks over the years have brought some big money - I recall some close to $1000. The market is undoubtedly down but it could pay a good part of your restoration back to original. I don't recall a Wicked fork ever bringing anywhere near that amount. Good luck and I would vote for returning it to original.......... Charlie |
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