2007 RS Dart 1?

dirtbiker100

I'm possibly looking for some 4-5" (100-130mm) forks for under £50. new or 2nd hand I don't really mind. generally they'll only be for road use, with v brakes for sure but IS disc mounts if available. yes road sus sounds silly but both I and my dad will be using the bike for getting to the pub (me) and commuting (him) and he's getting on and would prefer a bit of softness up front.
so yes. is there anything outstandingly bad about rockshox dart 1 forks - 2007 vintage?
£45 from CRC which is pretty tempting. they're not the lightest but its a steel frame anyway.
I'd get some tora's but even at ~£90 price they're double the darts.

linky - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=17870

Anyone got any thoughts or ideas?

Steve_b77

They're not bad, no adjustabel damping, but you can wind the pre-load up to make them stiffer if you want.

I've got a nearly new set of Dart 2's in me shed :idea:

Steve_b77

They're not bad, no adjustabel damping, but you can wind the pre-load up to make them stiffer if you want.

I've got a nearly new set of Dart 2's in me shed :idea:

artillerydave

they are decent if basic forks however much better than jonny no namers you would get for a similar price. for what you are describing they will probably be spot on. No good spending loads of cash if not needed.

dirtbiker100

the replies are what i want to hear so thanks for that

Steve_b77 wrote:

I've got a nearly new set of Dart 2's in me shed :idea:

they doing anything or going anywhere?

Steve_b77

Not really other than propping up the box they're in.

The steerer tube is cut to fit my GT aggressor so I'll have to measure it.

Ooops, not got V-Brake mounts :oops:

supersonic

Dart 1 has no damping at all - the Dart2 is much better! I would avoid it, is a pogo stick. The Tora is VASTLY better.

Oh I'm selling a Manitou Black for 45 quid - 100mm of travel with fluid flow damping.

dirtbiker100

ha ha no worries steve.
let me check this months budget i'm already getting new wheels from merlins!
the bikes an on-one inbred 456 which is 4-6" travel adjusted and i'm using 5" at the moment so 4" should still be very usable on the road. I might pm you super soon...