Upgrading Forks

DanielleT
DanielleT Posts: 259
edited August 2009 in MTB buying advice
I recently bought a GT avalanche 1.0 wMTB (2008 model), its a super little bike for what I do at the moment. However, after reading the warning label on the forks (Suntour XSR100 Magnesium) it sounds like I can't do anything more than nice XC trails and under no circumstances do any DH, jumps or freeride. I do understand as the bike is primarly a XC bike, however I do like to do a little bit of easy DH etc.

Should I upgrade the forks, and if so what would you suggest bearing in mind its a hardtail ??

Thanks!
delightfully dangerous!

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    i would not worry about what it says on the forks as you will not be doing what they mean by DH or Jumping on that bike :wink:

    upgrades well it depends on how much you have to spend.

    either a Tora or a Reba (both of the air sprung version).
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • DanielleT
    DanielleT Posts: 259
    Thanks,

    Yea I don't think i'll be taking this bike along to a mega-avalanche or any black routes anywhere! :lol:
    delightfully dangerous!

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