Have forks improved much in six years ?

antfly
antfly Posts: 3,276
edited February 2012 in MTB buying advice
Hello mountain bikers. My bike is nearly six years old now and just about the only original part {including the frame} is the fork. The fork is a FOX 100R and despite no real maintenance has never given me a problem and seems ok although I have nothing to compare it with. So my question is have forks advanced much since 2006 or are they really not a lot better ? I have a few hundred quid to spare and wouldn't mind getting a new white fork to go with my warranty replacement white frame rather than spending a hundred quid on a proper service.
Smarter than the average bear.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Top end forks have progressed a lot, however if you have a good quality (like your Fox) working fork you will be spending a good few hundred to get better, my 2004 Manitou skareb elite still works A1, to get better I'd probably have to spend in excess of £300.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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