RS Sektor RL solo air VS X-Fusion Velvet RL2

BikeBen

Hi Guys

I'm about to buy a new style Cotic BFe and i'm just trying to figure out what forks to go with it.

X-Fusion Velvet RL2:

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... 2012_Forks

Rockshox Sektor RL - Solo air

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=67897

Both get good reviews and seem to be alot of fork for the money. I suppose I'm mainly after anyone's opinion who has the X-fusions? What do you think? plush? flexy? etc etc

I know I could get the Rockshoxs cheaper on Merlin but I do need a shock pump and would quite like the spare seals you get with the them which I think you get from CRC but not from Merlin as they are the OEM forks.

All advice much appreciated!

Thanks!

rockmonkeysc

I rode a Big Hit with X-Fusion forks, they are quite nice. The only thing that would put me off is that TF Tuned & Mojo don't service X-Fusion at the moment.
I'm pretty sure that the forks from Merlin come with pumps (phone them and ask).

BikeBen

I could be wrong but I think I've read that part of the reason Merlin forks are so cheap is because they are OEM, so no box, seals, pump etc. I could be wrong, anyone bought some Rockshox from Merlin recently get a pump and seals etc?

Let me know.

Thanks.

supersonic

Merlin usually come without, but isn't a deal breaker really. I'd get this:

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/f ... -axle.html

Is lighter and more adjustable than either fork, and has a better damper.

BikeBen

Thanks Supersonic

I had seen those, but i'm not liking the handlebar remote. Is there anything I can do about that to easily convert to crown lockout?

Thanks.

supersonic

Yep, is a guide in the Workshop FAQ on how to convert.

rockmonkeysc

I know a few people who have bought forks from Merlin recently because of their stupid cheap prices & they have come with a pump. There was a post in one thread from someone from Merlin explaining that they come with everything you always get and are no different to the full price forks, same dampers etc.

BikeBen

I sent Merlin a quick email and actually i only asked specifically about the Sektors and they said they didn't come with a pump or seals. They did say they were expecting more 2012 Revelations in at some point with crown lockout. Which is nice.

cooldad

Pumps are cheap - no reason for it to be a deal breaker.

BikeBen

Just checked Merlin's website and they have both the Revelation RL and RLT crown lock out in stock. Is the RLT worth the extra £40.00?

I understand the difference to be with the RLT you can adjust the floodgate threshold for when the fork is locked out essentially choosing how big a hit is required for the fork to move when its locked out. Does that make sense? is that right?

Thanks again guys.

supersonic

You can adjust the threshold with RL too, only difference is you need a 2.5mm allen key to do it. So not worth it (with Rebas, the RL is fixed floodgate, nos so with Revs).

BikeBen

Cool.

Thanks for your help.

acac

evans will price match and evans reba rl come in rock shox box with pump seal kit ect,

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/f ... forks.html