Which fork for Rockhopper?

dazz25

Hi all,

I think it's time I upgraded the forks on my rockhopper (2011).

I've been told by Specialized that the max travel I can fit, so that warranty is not affected, is 100mm. I'm looking at spending around £200ish can stretch a little higher if theres anything thats worth it.

So what do you guys recommend? Also, coil or air?

Chunkers1980

Stretch, air, 100mm reba.

dazz25

Yeh been looking at the reba forks from on-one:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FORSRERL/ro ... k__26_inch

Just wanted a second opinion on whether I should go for these or look at other forks out there.

Chunkers1980

Yep, those look good. Check you've got a qr wheel and make sure you get a post mount bracket to matc h your brakes if you've IS atm.

Defo worth pushing the budget

Greer_

Yep +1 for the rebas. You just missed some Recon Golds that they were selling for £180 but it looks like they sold out last week - not much good to ya now! But I noticed a huge difference in the fork upgrade so I'd say its defo worth spending the £50 extra for the rebas and more adjustability. On-one ship dead quick too and used DPD for me - missed the first delivery as was told I'd get text a time but never happened. But sorted out a rescheduled delivery easily enough. You'll get them in two days though if you don't miss it!

crab claws

I just got some recon gold for £180 from bike scene. Supposedly can be adjusted to 100mm with internal shims.
Oh and they only have silver.
http://www.bikescene.co.uk/Rockshox-Rec ... 0-0-0.html

crab claws

I just got some recon gold for £180 from bike scene. Supposedly can be adjusted to 100mm with internal shims.
Oh and they only have silver.
http://www.bikescene.co.uk/Rockshox-Rec ... 0-0-0.html

dazz25

Thanks for all of the replies everyone.

I think i'll go for the rebas. Specialized have told me that 100mm is the max for the warranty on the frame so i'll stick wih that. Plus I don't really fancy taking them apart to fit the shims etc. Also from what i've been reading, because the reba is dual air it is a bit more adjustable. Thanks for the links to the recon golds though.

Pretty sure the scewers on the rockhopper are standard 9mm so they should fit fine and i'm so glad they use DPD - my favourite courier!!

So...one last question, which shock pump should I go for? Not to expensive though as i'm skint for the month after buying these!

Chunkers1980

Any, swivel hose, dump button, gauge to 250 psi, dont spend more than 20 quid.

Greer_

Any shock pump as above, but don't forget a star nut! It's unbelievable the amount of people who forget this! Remember you'll need to get the steerer to size first too!

here ya go - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=41053

fitted the exact one last weekend with a socket and a hammer!

dazz25

Looks like i'm one of those people that forget!! Thanks for the reminder...i've just ordered a 1.1/8" size star nut from chain reaction.

Cheers for that!

Greer_

By get I meant cut :? measure twice and all that, (measure old steerer and cut the new one to size with a hacksaw) then knock the star nut in a cm or two. Oh and transfer the crown race of the old steerer onto the new one. You'll need a hammer and a small chisel probably - I just spent the last hour and a bit doing that to one of my older forks that was changing bike. You may have to google it if you're not sure what you're doing but its easy enough after the first time. And no problem

cooldad

Easy way to get a star nut in straight is to screw an old V brake pad in, then you can hold the edge of the pad and tap it in, rotating the pad if it starts going skew. If you have old V brake pads lying around anyway.

dazz25

Thanks for the tips guys. I've looked at some videos etc and it seems pretty straight forward. Just the cutting part which I'm not looking forward to but I guess that's the same for most! I've also got an old v-brake lying around so I'll use that to insert the star nut.

cooldad

Cutting is easy, just measure carefully. And measure again. Then think about it some more, and measure again.
The cut itself doesn't have to be perfect - nothing touches the top of the steerer, just needs enough gap between the topcap.