New Forks...Susgestions?

little-willie

hey...
im kinda new to mtb but im realy enjoying it!
but... i am looking looking into getting new forks but i dont know what to look for.
price range £100-150
for disc brakes..
light to medium wieght...
not rigid.
any susgetions are good..

thanks!

benneally

http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx? ... 20Pro%20LO

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/ProductDe ... ce3ecf379d (I think thats the same thing, but a bit cheaper...)

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/ProductDe ... ce3ecf379d

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/ProductDe ... ce3ecf379d

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/ProductDe ... ce3ecf379d

little-willie

do all of those fit with disc brakes?

benneally

bottom 3 definatley, not to sure bout the top two but think so...

unocogero

Spend £200 and get a sweet set of Rockshox Rebas from Merlin Cycles, otherwise Marzocchi mx pro (better with eta which is a lock out system but more expensive) for about £150

The main thing is that you get the right travel for your frame. Chances are the forks you are taking off are the best fit so try to match up the travel lenght.

For example if your forks have 80mm travel at the moment a 100mm or 120mm travel will change the way the bike handles. Most modern XC bikes are 100mm, although they can be 120mm. 140mm forks tend to be on more 'all mountain hardtails' and the longer travel full suss bikes.

If you are buying second hand on ebay check the steerer tube length, thats the bit that goes through the frame and attaches to the stem via the headset. Measure the distance from the top of the fork (where it joins the frame) to the top of the stem (the bit that attaches to the handle bars) on your bike and just make sure that any second hand fork has at least that length steerer tube.

If you buy a new fork you will have to cut it to length and insert a star nut. If you are not confident about this get a bike shop to do it.

Hope this helps

sean2k8

hi im looking for the same kind of thing but prefrebaly marzocchis and lower than £130 with about 120mm travl. i was looking at the dj3s do anybody know if their good or not

cheers, sean

penfolduk

Reba SL's come out to £185 once you get the discount at the checkout. So not much more than you said you wanted to sepnd.

I hate it when people suggest over the budget but these r well worth the money!


Phil

supersonic

DJ3 is a jump fork. Is that what you need Sean?

I'd agree with the Reba - for a little extra outlay you are getting a LOT more fork. Or less - at only 3.5lbs its a full pound less than the MX Pro, much more adjustable, stiffer and better made.

unocogero

penfolduk wrote:

I hate it when people suggest over the budget Phil

I just thought it was worth mentioning the Rebas to put other cheaper forks in context. I've bought a set of marzocchis then upgraded to Reba's. It would have been a lot cheaper to pay the extra to start with and I wish someone had told me that at the time.

I know budgets are there for a reason but sometimes cheap is a false economy!

sean2k8

the rebas sound like realy good forks as ive read some reviews but my budget if the size of my dads wallet as hes getting me some forks for christmas.

ive found some Marzocchi Drop Off 2007s and just wondering if they are good iv read the reviews on crc an they get 4.5/5

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19128

sorry if im askin too may questions :?: as ive only been into mountain biking for about a year and im 15 but anyway thanks for all the help

Steve_b77

You can get Rockshox Tora 302's U-Turn from Winstanleys bikes for £112

Proper nice for will fit both Disc and V-Brakes

supersonic

What riding do you do Sean? And what bike?

sean2k8

i do xc riding mainly but i want to move onto north shore kinda stuff and jumping as for the bike ive only got a frame at the minute because im building it up my self

this is the frame its not the best but i will probly be upgrading it soon


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230161430530&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:UK:11

supersonic

Its difficult to tell what length fork it will take. I'd reccomend a Tora Uturn fork. You can adjust its travel to suit.

xtreem

I suggest you should buy the rock shox tora 289 U-turn 2007 £110 (95-135 mm travel), 302 U-turn 2008 £135 (85-130 mm travel) or even 318 U-turn 2007 £150 (85-130 mm). They can be used for XC or all mountain. Prices are from www.chainreactioncycles.co.uk
Xtreem
PS I'm thinking of buying the 289 at the end of may when I save some more money.

Jaba666

Mazocchi MX forks are exeptionally good value for money. I have a set fitted to one of my bikes and have used them for nearly 3 years with no issues what so ever.