Rockhopper sale, best approach?

arthur_scrimshaw

After SS persuaded me as far as upgrades, wheels were the way to go here is the end result -

2009 Rockhopper, main upgrades are
Reba RLT dual air
Superstar wheels switch evo hubs, crest rims, brakes now 180/160

Next change will probably be the chainset, looking for a nice SLX or higher setup. Oh and maybe tubeless.... :?
Went out on the downs today and the bike feels really nice.

sensi10

Looks nice , how do find the forks , Ive just ordered some 2012 reba rlt and cant wait to try them

arthur_scrimshaw

sensi10 wrote:

Looks nice , how do find the forks , Ive just ordered some 2012 reba rlt and cant wait to try them

Thanks, the forks are a great upgrade over the original Dart 3's - really plush and controlled (and much lighter). I started running them with equal + & - pressures and a bit too high so wasn't getting the full travel, now run the minus slightly lower (90 psi) than the plus (100psi) I weigh about 13 stone and this setting works well for me. Also have a bar mounted pop loc which is great. You need a shock pump if you haven't already got one and I suggest you secure (or remove) the red rebound adjuster as they have a habit of falling off never to be found again! I use a loose ish cable tie.

arthur_scrimshaw

Resurrected this post to ask advice, this is up for sale but wondered if I might be better putting the original forks and wheels back on it ( Dart 3 forks) and selling the Superstar wheels and Reba's separately?

The Rookie

Almost certainly yes, especially if they will fit your next bike and work as an upgrade!

arthur_scrimshaw

Cheers, sounds like a plan!