Which Reba Fork

viper77

I don't know which Reba fork to choose. I have been looking at the Race and Team both the 2009 version, not sure I will really notice the difference with the black box motion control. Also poploc or pushoc or just a good old fashioned lockout on the top of the fork. Is it worth looking at the 2008 versions as well. This is to replace a 2005 Marzocchi MZ Race which is becoming very tired. Bike is recommended to have a 100mm fork, and it it used for xc only, I'am 6'1 and 15.5 stone.

supersonic

O9 versions get a stiffer structure. The Black Box MC damper is more refined with a high speed circuit too. The dual air system is supposed to be tuned better too.

The difference in the 08 team and SL/race is minimal, just a lighter crown and external floodgate knob.


Given the prices, and if you don't want black box, I'd go for a cheap 08.

clarkson

i have 08's and can vouch for them being brilliant! rockshox didnt change them between 07/08, testament to how good they were!!

stiff, light and infinately tunable, they;re brilliant!!

Tank-slapper

I don't think the remote lockout switches are worth the extra money and are just more clutter on the handlebars. The big knob on the fork top is more adjustable as well.

Slo rider

I have '08 reba sl and they are excellent (115mm travel), even better than my revelations in all departments for some reason, even though they are essentially the same fork...
I wouldn't bother with poploc/pushloc, I have had it with all four RS forks I have owned, but after the first set, I have found it would be better without, but all the forks I have bought since for one reason or another have come with the lever even though I didn't want it, but unless I wanted to pay a lot more or have the wrong colour, etc, the std compression knob forks have eluded me!

bradders1979

I have the SL model - so came with Poploc. This was the cheapest I could find (Merlin Cycles). I removed the remote spring within the Motion Control damper, so can now adjust compression without the handlebar mount.
The SL is the cheapest option - this still has more than enough features/adjustability for the average rider.

Brad

adb1006

I have the 08 Teams - came with pop-loc - got them from Merlin for £250 which i thought was a bit of a bargain. Decent light forks. Probably wouldn't pay the extra for pop-loc if i had the choice of with/without but it came with them and i must admit i use it quite a bit. It's handy when your trail turns into road for a mile or so between offroad sections but, like others have said, it's not an essential.