new rockshox or old fox

jfry94
jfry94 Posts: 392
edited April 2012 in MTB buying advice
what would be better new 2012 rockshox recon gold or some time looking around on fleabay pinkbike here and the such for some second hand fox forks. also what fox would be better obviously they must be newish 2009 or 2010 at the earliest. i also know i aint going to get a fit equiped fox so what models would be better.

budget around 200 squid. :)
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  • diy
    diy Posts: 6,473
    Buying used can be a false economy if you have to service it. A new shock will run a good year 18 months before needing any work. Second hand shox can be a pile of poo inside, if they have been run dry for example.
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  • jfry94
    jfry94 Posts: 392
    im willing to take the chance on getting something better for the same amount of money and i would like to know how to service fox as there are plenty off videos on them the internet, so im willing to have a go.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Good luck
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  • frazered
    frazered Posts: 333
    edited April 2012
    i was exactily the same as you last week, same budget and considering new or used

    bought the new rockshox recon gold from onone as I did not want to gamble on a used dual air

    stuff on ebay goes for nearly the same as new prices and the older fox forks all looked a bit ropey - no guarentee they were any good
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  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    I would not pay £200 for use fox forks. You're gonna have your work cut out.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Which models?
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  • jfry94
    jfry94 Posts: 392
    looking for some talas or some 32 rl/rlc wouldnt mind finding some 140mm's that can be spaced down to 120mm as i would like to get a new frame at the end of the year. also i wouldnt mind if need be sending them to mojo if really needed.
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  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    jfry94 wrote:
    looking for some talas or some 32 rl/rlc wouldnt mind finding some 140mm's that can be spaced down to 120mm as i would like to get a new frame at the end of the year. also i wouldnt mind if need be sending them to mojo if really needed.
    You're gonna be very hard pressed to find that sort of thing on your budget, i'd wager it impossible dicounting forks being sold as broken in need of serious repair.

    £300 is being more realistic but still i would buy new rockshox forks at this budget, there will probably be some sektors with travel adjust for around/little bit more than this.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    What frame is it for? What is your max budget? WHat axle type? How hard do you ride, and what do you weigh?
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  • jfry94
    jfry94 Posts: 392
    frame:2007 carrera kraken which from any reveiws i can find say 100mm travel so 120mm should be ok no? cant realy check as ive killed the origanals.
    weight: about 80kg without kit but slowly lossing it.
    how hard i ride: not very have been to queen elizabeth country park a few times and really really enjoyed it but my bike isnt really upto the job so i dont realy puss that hard.
    budget:around £200 quid but im ok with waiting an extra month and getting them surviced.
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  • jfry94
    jfry94 Posts: 392
    as for axel type currently running std quick release


    would suntour epicons come into this at all
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    120mm will be fine - EPicons a good shout, but this is a better bet:

    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FORSRECGLDA ... isc_and_vs
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  • cooldad
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    For £200 plus the cost of servicing you'd probably be better off with some new Rebas.
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  • jfry94
    jfry94 Posts: 392
    ok so its recon gold tk at payday are these worth a months wait and the extra money http://www.buybikebits.co.uk/acatalog/R ... e-335.html or are the recons good enough for me as i slowly get better and braver on the bike.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    If you want less weight and more adjustability yes, is a good price. But consider the Reba too, are £250 ar Merlin.
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  • jfry94
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    when i think of rockshox sid i think lite weight race winning world cup bike are they tough enough. but will save the extra for the sids probaly
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  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    jfry94 wrote:
    looking for some talas or some 32 rl/rlc wouldnt mind finding some 140mm's that can be spaced down to 120mm as i would like to get a new frame at the end of the year. also i wouldnt mind if need be sending them to mojo if really needed.

    If your looking for a 140mm fork to space down until you get a new frame, Rock shox Revs would be my choice.
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  • jfry94
    jfry94 Posts: 392
    1mancity2 wrote:

    If your looking for a 140mm fork to space down until you get a new frame, Rock shox Revs would be my choice.


    had kinda ruled out revs as i thought that the could only be lowered to 130mm
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  • jfry94
    jfry94 Posts: 392
    are these still any good being that there a 2009 model http://www.buybikebits.co.uk/acatalog/R ... d-328.html and as for the 20mm axel im going to be upgrading my wheels anyway so i might as well buy some forks with a maxle and then just spec that as my front hub type thingy from superstar
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Very good buy.
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  • jfry94
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    Ss would the 2011epicons be good enough for a noob as i was thinking about getting a new bike. In the next 6-9 months anyway.or are the recon golds a better bet due to spares or do you know anywhere I can get spares like seals and oil. Cheers
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  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    You have Reba in the link above, I would have Reba over Epicons any day of the week.
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  • HarryK
    HarryK Posts: 84
    Don't knock having a good look on ebay- last year I got some new (literally unused) 2011 fox f120's fit rlc for £320. Theres's some bargains to be had if you look hard enough.
  • supersonic
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    The Reba is at least the equal to a F120 though!
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