Wicked with a segmented fork?

Jeeves · March 26th, 2010, 3:27 PM

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

chainline · March 26th, 2010, 5:06 PM

Run it!!!!!!

clockworkgazz · March 26th, 2010, 5:06 PM

hey, if the current set up works, then why change it?- post a picture we like an oogle!

sancho · March 26th, 2010, 6:00 PM

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.

colker · March 26th, 2010, 9:56 PM

i have got a wicked fork, metallic purple in pretty good shape if you want to trade or buy..

CTYankee · March 27th, 2010, 1:25 AM

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

March 26th, 2010, 3:27 PM	#1
Jeeves Senior Member Join Date: August 6th, 2004 Location: VA - USA Posts: 204	Wicked with a segmented fork? 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

March 26th, 2010, 9:56 PM	#5
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 997	i have got a wicked fork, metallic purple in pretty good shape if you want to trade or buy.. __________________ https://retratosdeflaviocolker.wordpress.com/ wanted: ride time.

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March 26th, 2010, 5:06 PM	#2
chainline Senior Member Join Date: February 12th, 2010 Location: laconia Posts: 301	Run it!!!!!!

March 26th, 2010, 5:06 PM	#3
clockworkgazz Member Join Date: August 26th, 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 92	hey, if the current set up works, then why change it?- post a picture we like an oogle!

March 26th, 2010, 6:00 PM	#4
sancho Member Join Date: June 10th, 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 47	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.

March 27th, 2010, 1:25 AM	#6
CTYankee Member Join Date: September 6th, 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 18	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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