singletrackryan

Mint condition with frame guard.

Stop trying to make your noodley fork happen. It’s not going to happen. If you're out here hunting KOMs on the climbs and still want to absolute-full-send the chunky B-lines on the way down, you need the Pike Ultimate. This is the fork that turned "Downcountry" from a marketing meme into a lifestyle. It’s the perfect "Goldilocks" chassis—light enough for an all-day epic but stiff enough to keep you from folding in a high-load berm. The Dirty Details Travel: 130mm of "Wait, I actually cleared that?" Chassis: 35mm stanchions. The perfect balance of "light for the flight" and "stiff for the riff." Damper: Charger 2.1 RC2. Features independent High and Low-Speed Compression. It’s a legend for a reason—designed to reduce hand fatigue and unwanted friction while staying high in the travel. Spring: DebonAir. Super plush off the top with a redesigned air assembly that maintains ride height for better confidence on steep, techy terrain. Seals/Fluid: Factory-equipped with SKF Ultra-Low Friction Seals and Maxima Plush Fluid to keep the stiction non-existent. Why You Want This Specific Fork: "I bought this to build a 'short travel trail bike,' but it ended up making enduro rigs feel redundant. It’s snappy, it’s poppy, and it’s the lightest way to get 35mm stiffness." Vibe Check: Pristine stanchions. [ Color: Gloss Black / Signature Silver] finish that looks fast even when it's leaning against your truck. Performance: The Charger 2.1 RC2 is the peak of reliable tuning—it’s intuitive to dial in and offers a dead-consistent feel on every run. Condition: Loved, but not abused. Price: $675 Location: The Copeland Forest/Horseshoe Valley Full Disclosure: If you’re looking for a boring XC experience, keep scrolling. If you want a fork that’s light enough to climb but won't surrender when the trail gets rowdy, this is it. Cash only. No lowballers—I know what I have, and so do the people you’re about to pass.