2011 or 2013 Suntour Epicon?
a2hgo
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Since I seem to have split my Marzocchi Bombers (very old set) I'm in the market for a new fork. Don't want to spend mor than £150 really.
The 2011 Epicon seem to go on eBay for around £100 however you can pick up a 2013 Epicon brand new for £150, with apparantly improved performance, fixed the leaking issues with the 2011 model etc.
http://www.dhgate.com/2013-suntour-epic ... 85aa0.html
The only problem is there is very little information about the 2013 version as yet...is it worth the risk for an extra £50?
The 2011 Epicon seem to go on eBay for around £100 however you can pick up a 2013 Epicon brand new for £150, with apparantly improved performance, fixed the leaking issues with the 2011 model etc.
http://www.dhgate.com/2013-suntour-epic ... 85aa0.html
The only problem is there is very little information about the 2013 version as yet...is it worth the risk for an extra £50?
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They will be more than £150 from USA, once you have added in import tax, vat, delivery etc.0
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Hey,
I have a set of the 2013 and can confirm that side by side with a set of 2011 they look much better. I don't mean the stickers but the little things like the lockout and damper dials. side by side the 2011 look cheap in comparison to the 2013 if that bothers you.0 -
something similar here, a bit more expensive, but uk based http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suntour-Epico ... 53edd89833Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 10- CANYON Nerve AM 6 20110
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I buy off DHGate all the time, never had any problems as long as you don't mind waiting a couple of weeks for delivery and they'll happily mark as a gift and low value to avoid import tax/fees.
Worries me they might not be genuine though(although I'd guess china is where the originals come from anyway).
I'm pretty sure the 2011 ones can be adjusted for 100, 120 and 140mm travel too whereas I asked about these and he said they're just 100mm fixed.0 -
I'd be tempted by this for the same money:
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a79916 ... =en&cr=GBP0 -
Are they better than these I just found on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rockshox-Reco ... 500wt_1414
Also seen some Epicons ending tonight, perhaps for the same money
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160874139942? ... 500wt_14140 -
The 351 is a superb fork, gets the Motion Control damper. Is basically an early Revelation.0
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Would you buy the 351 over the epicon for £100?
Are the parts available for servicing ect if it needs doing?0 -
Parts are easy to come by, and are easy to service. I'd take the RS over the Epicon.0
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Thanks for your help buddy.
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Well looks like I missed out on the recons
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