New 2008 Rockshox Totem on a M3 w/ 1.5 headtube

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New 2008 Rockshox Totem on a M3 w/ 1.5 headtube
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flag rockerjzero
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 19:51 Quote
Im gonna be buying a totem soon for my M3, it has a 1.5 headtube so it will be pretty stiff, but i cant decide which model i should get, the Coil, Solo-Air or 2-Step. Im gonna use it for mostly dh but some freeride. and wheight doesnt matter, all i care about is performance.
flag mike-juliet
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Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 19:54 Quote
the M3 is designed to be a race bike why not put some boxxers, fox 40s or 888s on it like it was designed for? and im pretty sure the M3 has a 1 1/8 headtube too but im not positive
flag jeremygosse
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 19:54 Quote
if you want performance just get the coil, the solo is a little sticky but its lighter, totems are light in general though. just be sure to replace the speed lube frequently or else you will leak oil and stuff, thats why everyone thinks totems suck, just cuz they dont maintain them enough. its ver easy to change the speed lube if you dont already know.
flag jeremygosse
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 19:55 Quote
matt-jenkins wrote:
the M3 is designed to be a race bike why not put some boxxers, fox 40s or 888s on it like it was designed for?

i put a 66 and a domain now on my norco team dh. i like the lower ride height and it makes the bike feel a oittle more flickable.
flag rockerjzero
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 20:16 Quote
matt-jenkins wrote:
the M3 is designed to be a race bike why not put some boxxers, fox 40s or 888s on it like it was designed for? and im pretty sure the M3 has a 1 1/8 headtube too but im not positive

the regular M3's sold to the public which everyone knows does have a 1 1/8 headtube but mine was build for manitou to test their new products on it, like their single crowns so mine does have a 1.5 headtube. there are only 2 other ones like mine, one of them was at sea otter this year.
flag lostbikes
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Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 20:28 Quote
you wont lower the ride height with a totem, it has the same axle to crown height as a boxxer.
the biggest downside to a totem is the lateral stiffness, that extra crown is there for a reason on race bikes, extra support when that fork is getting pushed back on keeps it tracking better.
M3s all have 1-1/8ths so youd be set for a totem or a boxxer.
flag rockerjzero
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 20:38 Quote
cavedood wrote:
you wont lower the ride height with a totem, it has the same axle to crown height as a boxxer.
the biggest downside to a totem is the lateral stiffness, that extra crown is there for a reason on race bikes, extra support when that fork is getting pushed back on keeps it tracking better.
M3s all have 1-1/8ths so youd be set for a totem or a boxxer.

I know its hard to believe me but my M3 does have a 1.5. Im tired of people not believing me so here are some pics.

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1643056/

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1643057/

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1643058/
flag lostbikes
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Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 20:41 Quote
Good for you, i wasnt questioning wether you did or not, I was telling him, like you said 99% of them have 1-1/8th headtubes.
flag rockerjzero
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 20:42 Quote
cavedood wrote:
Good for you, i wasnt questioning wether you did or not, I was telling him, like you said 99% of them have 1-1/8th headtubes.

ok sorry for the miss understanding
flag rockerjzero
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 20:51 Quote
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flag rockerjzero
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 23:25 Quote
anyone else have any suggestions??
flag Hummeroid
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 23:30 Quote
if you're just gonna DH/Fr it, then coil for sure. I have a 2 step lyrik, and its fine NOW, after 3 trips to sram for a different air cartridge, then they gave me u turn, now ANOTHER air cartridge. Works great now though!

Coil is nicer for durabilitys sake. Id go double crown, but if youre stuck on the totem, then coil it is
flag olynch
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Posted: Feb 25, 2008 at 7:14 Quote
totem coil is your best bet. Cheaper then 2 step and also feels much better progressive wise. My friend has 1 in 1.5 steerer, mega stiff. Also get the 08 model then u wont have any seal problems.
flag nothingsshocking
Posted: Feb 25, 2008 at 7:19 Quote
olynch wrote:
totem coil is your best bet. Cheaper then 2 step and also feels much better progressive wise. My friend has 1 in 1.5 steerer, mega stiff. Also get the 08 model then u wont have any seal problems.

you would think so
http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=106352
flag viper89
Posted: Feb 25, 2008 at 16:26 Quote
dont buy the 2 step too many problems with the air cartrige
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