Best / Cheapest 80mm travel fork for flattish XC

AdamP

Hi chaps,

need an 80mm travel fork for XC use. Flat terrain here, and nothing more technical than loose gravel / a few roots, etc.

Would need lockout as have to link the off-road with on-road hucks.

Want the best combination of low price, low weight and quality.

Any thoughts on what to get? Can be new or 2nd hand.

Thanks


Adam

Andy B

You won't get a quality low weight fork at a low price.

What is your budget?

AdamP

Hi Andy,

£250 ish I think. Can be second hand. Everyone seems to worship the Reba's but just interested if can get something better / different

Thanks


Adam

Andy B

Reba's are one of the best £200(ish) forks

Fox F80's might be over your budget, but a very good fork too.

AdamP

cool, thanks Andy

what about R7's or SID's if i can get them used??

Andy B

Not used the R7's or Sid's, but have heard that the Sid's are pretty flexy and need to be looked after quite a bit. The new '08 Sid's are supposed to be a lot more reliable than the old ones.

Mr_Orange

Andy_B wrote:

Not used the R7's or Sid's, but have heard that the Sid's are pretty flexy and need to be looked after quite a bit. The new '08 Sid's are supposed to be a lot more reliable than the old ones.

08 SIDs will be way above the budget. Go for Rebas.

explosifpete

I got a pair of fox f90RL forks off ebay for £155.
Really good, the lock out works well nice they feel nice

ride_whenever

reba's are recommended a lot because they are excellent, and stupidly cheap at merlin...

Chaka Ping

I think you'll pick up a 2nd hand Fox F80 RL for less than £250. They may only be OE (?), so it might HAVE to be 2nd hand!

I have one on my Anthem and it's been very good. Tracks superbly, very plush and very light. Seems well made but can't give a verdict on reliability after just 9 months.

zero303

Rebas from Merlin... I'm even tempted to have that as my sig... I know they're 100mm but run them with a bit more sag and you won't notice...

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=produ ... egoryId=18

Sir HC

Pace RC31's.

You don't need suspension for gravel roads and a few roots.

AdamP

Oh yeah, Pace RC31's.

Was actually thinking about chucking them onto my SS and using the too good for the bike Magura Ronin race forks on the better bike.

Anyone know if the C-type is worth the extra money. Or if the on-one versions are much cop?

Thanks


Adam

Andy

R7's would be a good choice