Replacement forks

echosystm
echosystm Posts: 21
edited January 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

I have an 08 Rockhopper Pro frame which came with forks in 80 or 100mm travel forks. I need to get a new pair of forks and I am wondering if 100-140mm adjustable forks will be ok? I can get a sweet deal on a Marzocchi XC700.

Alternatively, I can pay $60 more and get 2008 Rock Shox Reba SL (no lockout!) or $50 more and get the 2009 Recon Race Solo (lockout). I have seen a thread where people have been having a lot of problems with the 08 air Rock Shox leaking, which is why I would prefer the Marzocchi.

Thanks.

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    keep at 100mm or if you have to 120mm MAX and even then it will feel barge like.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • BlackSpur
    BlackSpur Posts: 4,228
    The Reba does have a lock out and is the bext XC fork for its price. Rock Shox reliability is MUCH better than Marzocchi. I would not go over 100mm travel
    "Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling." ~James E. Starrs
  • echosystm
    echosystm Posts: 21
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=25122

    "85mm travel" ?!

    No such beast exists on the 2008 catalog - only 80mm and 100mm. Wtf?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    OE forks can come with what ever set up the bike company wants.

    also CRC can do typos.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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