Do I want these?

Bromski
Bromski Posts: 239
edited September 2007 in MTB buying advice
Are these a good buy for my 2006 Trek 4500?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360031501&referid=offer24

I was planning on buying new wheels first but these look like they could be where my pocket money goes this month.

I currently have the original Rock Shox J1's.

Can I expect any significant improvement in performance and/or weight?

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    i would go wheels first.

    dart to tora is not that bigger an upgrade.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Bromski
    Bromski Posts: 239
    I must admit I've always dreamed about buying Rebas but it seems a little bit silly with an entry level bike like mine.

    Still, I put XT cranks on it!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    follow the dream :wink:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Zidane
    Zidane Posts: 140
    I ordered some of these yesterday to put on my Hardrock Sport 06.
    Are they a pretty decent upgrade for the cash ? Also are they tricky to fit ?
    Thanks.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Dart one though, not a drop of damping in sight. That fork was excellent for the money, massive reducution... pity I bough them all hehe.

    J1 weighs a frightening 5.5lbs
  • Bromski
    Bromski Posts: 239
    Oh well - if they've sold out that's made my mind up for me....

    I wonder what fork I should aim for after I've bought my wheels (from the LBS)...