AM FR Fork

David Lund

What fork would be suitable for AM and Freeride, i want a light but strong fork, what are your thoughts on..
Fox vannilla 32 RCL 08
Rock shox pike 454 u-turn 08
my budget is 350 at the most.
Thanks David

supersonic

Do you have a 20mm hub for the pike? What frame is it for?

David Lund

hi, the frames an 03 santa cruz bullit and im building it up starting with the forks so i can work around them. thanks

supersonic

Any fork above 130mm benefits from a thru axle really,as they start to get a bit flexy, unless you are light.

nicklouse

i would go pike.

GT Destroyer

I have gone Pike.

They seem to get all the recommendations.

zephyr11

55 maybe?
using the 55R, can't fault it except it's a little on the heavy side (3kg)...
think they do have something about 2.5kg though.

David Lund

Yea i was looking at the 55s but as you said they are on the heavy side and im looking to try and cut down on the weigt as the frame is already quite heavy.
im probably doubting them a bit much but iv seen pikes on other bikes and they seemed to be in xc/am builds and not realy FR. i wouldnt say i do true freeriding but i do 3-4 ft drops and rocky single track at dalby quite regulally wich realy does bang my bike around, im running 07 fox 32 float R at the moment and they seem brilliant but i could not afford another set.

fly4fun

pikes are solid for what you described. not sure if im allowe to plug it here but im selling my 454 coil uturn pikes atm. pm if you want info.

clarkson

how about a fox 36 talas? fairly light adn travle adjustable for the climbs, and uber stiff too.