New forks to replace 2005 Fox Vanillas?
CoveChris
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Hi!
I'm thinking of replacing my very worn out 2005 Fox Vanilla R's, but I've not payed much attention to what's on the market for the last couple of years, so am now a bit clueless when looking at all the new forks now available! (a lot seem to have a new axle system - does this mean new hubs required?)
I ride a 2005 Cove Handjob hardtail, all XC riding - mostly casual, not raced for a few years, though that may change in the future. The Vanillas have lasted me well, and I'm looking for something very similar in quality & feel - I'm open to any suggestions (not just Fox), but as long as I'm not going down in quality! Price range I wouldn't want to pay much more than I did for the original Vanillas, which I think were £330ish at the time. A bit more if it's worth it.
Thanks guys,
Chris.
I'm thinking of replacing my very worn out 2005 Fox Vanilla R's, but I've not payed much attention to what's on the market for the last couple of years, so am now a bit clueless when looking at all the new forks now available! (a lot seem to have a new axle system - does this mean new hubs required?)
I ride a 2005 Cove Handjob hardtail, all XC riding - mostly casual, not raced for a few years, though that may change in the future. The Vanillas have lasted me well, and I'm looking for something very similar in quality & feel - I'm open to any suggestions (not just Fox), but as long as I'm not going down in quality! Price range I wouldn't want to pay much more than I did for the original Vanillas, which I think were £330ish at the time. A bit more if it's worth it.
Thanks guys,
Chris.
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The van is a great hassle free fork...staying with Fox CRC have Float 32's 120mm for £299 which is a bit of a steal....rebound adjustment only though http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=47093 it has the new QR 15 so you may need a conversion kit.
They also have the RL140mm again with QR 15 for £350....though 140mm may be a tad to much... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=49298
Reba's may be wortk a look... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=526230 -
I like the Fox deal on CRC, but with this QR15 system, how exactly does it work? Can it be used with my existing hubs? (2005 Hope XC) If not I can't afford to replace the hubs too (plus the Hopes are still running perfectly!)
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These links should help...the first explains the QR15 syetem..
http://www.bikemagic.com/gear-news/fox- ... /6068.html
the second the conversion kits..which are basically a sleeve insert. This one is fore the Pro 2 but am sure you can get them (they may be the same as these)
http://www.dalescycles.com/Hope_QR15_co ... r15kit.htm0 -
Thanks for the info. I've googled it & only seems like there's an adaptor for hope pro II hubs.. Otherwise it looks like you need a new hub, which there's no need for at the moment. So I'm probably best to stay with standard QR forks - although it looks like most have axle systems on them nowadays.. 2 years without much riding due to poor location, get back into it & everythings changed lol!0
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Revelation race.
Just such a good fork for the money.0 -
Yeah the Rev's.....another good shout.........2010 model available here with a ton off !!
http://www.bikeoutlet.co.uk/products/Ro ... 937-0.html
I have also seen 2009's for £249...but can't remember...maybe a google ?0
