New forks 100-140mm travel and brakes

rackgaki
rackgaki Posts: 309
edited August 2008 in MTB buying advice
I need some advice on new forks and disc brakes for a specialized hardrock sport disc 06 i am looking to spend around £250 max on forks and £150 max on brakes. I would like some advice and information on any products! Rackgaki
Dont you just love Marin's...i sleep with mine

Comments

  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Pretty sure the frame is only for 100mm forks. What sort of riding do you do on it, do you thrash it? Are your wheels disc ready?
  • kegs
    kegs Posts: 204
    The Reba SLs for £199 from merlin can't really be beaten at the moment, very good,adjustable 100mm forks.

    Quad brakes are apparently good for the money, and Avid and Shimano brakes are always a safe bet for value and performance. If your wheels aren't disc ready you'll have a problem though.
  • rackgaki
    rackgaki Posts: 309
    Thanks for the information i was looking for the information on my frame howver found differing stats stating 100mm to 140mm forks, i ride xc and tend to push quite hard. My wheels are disc ready but i am running shimano mechanical disc brakes which are pretty useless, the bike was such a bargin though and has served me well so far but now needs serious upgrading to cope. Thankyou
    Dont you just love Marin's...i sleep with mine
  • Beatmaker
    Beatmaker Posts: 1,092
    I'd recommend a Revelation 409 Air U-Turn which can be had for £250, shop around and you may save more due to the new models imminent arrival. You'll save a chunk of weight over the stock fork and you can also wind it down to for the climbs to stop it wandering. I highly doubt the HR will handle 140mm but should be ok at 130mm on the downs.

    Brake wise I'd recommend a set of Hayes Stroker Trails which can be had for £139.95 from Merlin and IMHO out perform anything of the same price.

    OR

    Buy a set of Recon 351 U-Turns from Merlin which are only 200gms heavier than the Rev for £169.95 and then buy their Mavic Cross Ride and Hayes Stroker Ryde brakes for £180.45, less than your budget and set of new wheels!

    I'd go for the latter.