Thanks., I *think* that's it. (This rebuild is starting to look awfully expensive.) I've e-mailed MendonCycle who will likely know. When I find out, I'll post here for future reference. ___________ In the meantime, another problem: the adjuster knob on this Fatty SL is missing (this is the thin, 'pancake' knob with set screw in the side). Apparently it was a defective design, and a lot of them have broken (cracked by the pressure of the set-screw), and no replacements are available. However, apparently, someone makes (or used to make) an aluminum replacement, but I can't GOOGLE it up (this is NOT the style available on e-bay, which is secured with a vertical bolt in the canter of the cap). Anyone know of a source for these, or at least who the manufacturer was?

All suspension fork manufacturer recommand routine inspections, relube, rebuild. Check other brands manuals and you'll see the same is true with most forks. Headshoks and Leftys are not worse and they are very reliable, much more than every other suspension brand I have experience with. And they are the only front suspension that roll on bearings, not slide on bushings. Bushings need to be changed after a while (constantly rub 2 solids together, wear can't be avoided).

Cannondale; Anyone replace your Headshok Fatty with. Instead of bouncing off it like my Headshok, as long as the terrain isn't super steep where the front end. Vintage Cannondale - Head Shok Information. HEADSHOK- -HISTORY & FEATURESThe Headshok. Cannondale Lefty Dlr Manualidades. 46/Super Fatty. Read Online >>Read Online Headshok lefty dlr manualidades. Lefty elo cannondale headshok parts. Cannondale Super Fatty Headshok Manualidades De Reciclaje. Find great deals on eBay for cannondale super fatty and cannondale fork. Shop with confidence.

Bearings just need to be cleaned and lubed and will last a long time. A yearly check up on a Headshok costs. What (Mendon?). It's not that bad. I replaced my 80mm travel Super Fatty with a Manitou Minute 1:00 using the Cane Creek adaptor headset.

80mm up front was not at all balanced for a trailbike with 120mm rear travel. If I was racing XC on a hardtail or short travel FS, I probably would have kept the Headshock. Nothing under 5lbs tracks like a Headshock.

Billy Fury The Sound Of Fury Rarity. My biggest grind with a Lefty was the PITA with R&R of the front wheel with a disc brake. I need to do this for transporting the bike. The Lefty is a good fork. There are lots of good forks that are easier to live with in MY particular situation. YOUR particular situation may be different. Also, higher end Lefty's are not cheap. Cheap Lefty's are not even cheap.

As for the ride, I like 'em just fine, but don't regret buying the Minute 1:00 at all. Just wondering if anyone has replaced their Cannondale Headshok Fatty with a different suspension fork or can it be done?

If you have what did you go with? A couple of months ago I replaced my Headshock with a Marzocchi Drop Off with 5+ inches of super plush travel. Used a Canecreek Double Xc adapter headset purchased from Greenfish. The whole change is extremely simple, straight bolt on.

It does require a new stem as well as the Canecreek. This was the second best modification I have ever made to my Super V, the first was changing to disc brakes. The Headshock was a pain to maintain and didn't work very well, I didn't realize how bad it was until I rode the Marzocchi.

I am an agressive XC 220# rider and I have been riding MB since 1989, my only regret is I didn't change sooner, really makes riding fun again. Based on recent research on my 20 years experience with off road motorcycles, I expect the Marzocchi to be bullet proof. Did you try Alfred E Bike or Greenfish? Not Alfred E. To be honest my search wasn't exactly exhaustive.