Advice on Maxle forks

1mancity2
1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
edited September 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I currently have Rev Race qr on my bike but have been wondering would maxle forks make the front end noticably stiffer?

Would like to get 150/160 forks 1 1/8 headset any comments guys? budget around £400ish
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Given the exact same fork, but with a 20mm axle, or a QR axle, then yes, it can make a difference.
    But that's rare to see.
    Most 20mm forks are already much tougher and stiffer than most QR forks anwyay.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    150/160 forks on WHAT? unless you have about the same length there now dont bother.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    Sorry its a Giant Reign with 140mm forks.
    Finished, Check out my custom Giant Reign 2010
    Dirt Jumper Dmr Sidekick2

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