RS Reba SL '07 vs Marzocchi MX Pro SL Air '06

warrerj

I'm looking for a new set of forks and have norrowed it dow to the above based on reviews and budget.

They are for my Scott elite racing HT. I do mainly XC with the occasional trail and am looking for something with a bit more travel than my current forks and something to lift the front a bit. I'm 200lb (14st 4lb / 90kg) and have about £230 to spend.

Any thoughts or comments on the above short list would be good.

Thanks

S_J_P

I'd go for the Reba's (in fact I did go for the Reba's!).

The Reba SL's are the base model of an extremely competent fork range stretching to >£500, whilst the MX Pro's are £150 forks through and through.

The Spiderman

I have the Rebas SLs.Very well controlledgive you loads of confidence,plus they are reasnably light too.Its all the fork you will ever need for xc.

supersonic

Rebas are lighter, stiffer, more adjustable...

MarvintheAndroid

Well, I've never had Marzocchis but I'm VERY happy with my Reba SLs.

Marv

Splasher

I do have Marzocchi forks but with the two you're considering would still recommend the Reba.

warrerj

Cheers guys.

I've never had Marzocchi forks and all my mates rave about them so I was tempted by them but I did like the look o fhe reba's.

After your comments and reading more reviews looks like I'll be waiting a bit longer before trying Marzocchi for my self. Reba's it is.

If you're all wrong I'll hunt you all down !! :twisted:

warrerj

Just a quick report back on my new reba race forks.

WOW !!!!!

These are by far the best forks I've ever riden. After 2 weeks of riding in the French Alps i love 'um. They are so adjustable, smooth and light perfect for me and mainly xc riding I do. They have already taken some big hits and not once did I think I may bottom out even while getting full travel out of them. I didn't get the pop-lock as I can easily reach the top of the fork while riding. The lockout was a BIG bonus with all those long french hills.

Thanks again for your advice guys deff no need to hide I won't be hunting you down