Reba RL, Reba RLT or SID RCT3 29er Forks???

TheJackal

Currently running rigid forks on my race 29er. Thinking of getting some suspension forks instead, as there are a few offers around at the mo.

Have a tapered headset and don't mind removing spacers to lengthen the travel but would not really be bothered about having to change from 9mm drop outs to a 15mm axle.

Black is the preferred colour, as is a remote lockout but could live with other options for a better fork.

Here are the deals...

2012 Black RockShox Reba RL Dual Air 80mm with Poplock for £299.99.
2012 White RockShox Reba RLT Dual Air 100mm with Crown Lockout for £270 Plus £17 for 15mm Axle conversion kit PLUS £20 to fit a Poplock if possible.
2012 White SID RCT3 Dual Air 100mm with Crown Lockout for £330.

I have some SID RLT 120mm on my Ibis Tranny for mucking about on but don't know whether faffing about in terms of the wheels, for the sake of the RLTs is worth the trade off in colour.

supersonic

The SIDs at that price. Same chassis as the Reba, improved internals and lighter.

TheJackal

I must admit that I'd have always gone for the SIDs in the past but lately the waters seemed to have been muddied somewhat. Weights and specs for the Rebas and SIDs seem identical and a lot of articles seem confused with SRAM seemingly finding it convenient to let ignorance reign.

oxocube1

As far was i was aware, the Rebas and SIDs were exactly the same fork, just SIDs are slightly lighter as they are often stock forks used on XC race HTs. I've ridden Reba 120mm SLs for the past 6 months and they have been awesome. No problems, they have taken everything i've thrown at them, and very easy to service yourself. I would usually go for the Rebas but like Supersonic said, at £330, the SIDs are the better deal as they are usually a lot more expensive due to the weight loss and you also get the 3 postion lockout in that price.

supersonic

SIDs use lighter machined internals - and I forgot to mention above, the 100mm version uses a lighter chassis too. Also get the RCT3 damper option, and standard RL has floodgate adjust.

TheJackal

My only issue with the RCT3 is the lack of remote lockout which I have got used to on my Tranny.

Anyway, I managed to pick up some Rock Shox SID RLT 100mm but with a 15mm THRU AXLE for just under £270. Going to convert my American Classic 130 hubs to 15mm bolt thru for £17 from JRA and am currently sourcing another Hope headset bottom because, yes you've guessed it the forks have got a straight steerer!

A lot of faffing about but I've got the same forks on my Tranny and I rate them.

My only problem is that I might have to source a Pushloc as I don't think the forks come with one. Mind you at that price I'm not that bothered.

Many thanks.

benpinnick

Rather than a full headset bottom, it might be easier to get the 1.5 > 1 1/8 convertor (£9)

TheJackal

Yep. Thanks for that. I had already ordered a Hope Crown Converter last night.