Review and advice on Forks

Svess
Svess Posts: 5
edited May 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hey everyone i am new here i recently back on track after couple years of absence and i want to start riding again and my knowledge is not that good but before i post this i try to look on google for some better review of 3 Forks that i want to ask you. So if anyone will be so kind and help me i will appreciate it big time ;) What i want to do is to buy new fork but i am not sure what i should look on i will add that i want to do some drops and jumps so i got here 3 types i am interesting in.
The all are on good prices now thats why i want to buy one of them.

Marzocchi 33 TST2 Remote Forks 2009 - But is only in 80mm Travel ? Is that very importent ?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... 80d398d15d

Rock Shox Recon Silver TK Coil Forks 2013 - That one is 100mm Travel and got this feature Solo Air
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=94697

Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 Forks 2009
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=30254

Thanks for qucik responds.

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  • LJ.
    LJ. Posts: 149
    Have a look at merlin cycles, they got better prices on most stuff eg. http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/f ... -2013.html
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    What bike are you putting these on, where and what will you be riding and what forks do have at the moment?
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  • Svess
    Svess Posts: 5
    I am currently having Specialized Hardrock 2012 just that frame which got that fork
    SR Suntour XCT, 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, 1-1/8" Hi-Ten steerer, coil/mcu spring with preload adjust, 80mm travel. Preety crap but i want to buy new frame and build from scratch using some of the components. I want to ride in mostly wood trails bumps, jumps etc.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Anything would be better than what you have but more research needed- of those you linked, the RS are coil, not solo air, and the Dirt Jumpers are seriously heavy.
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  • Svess
    Svess Posts: 5
    Whata about that TST2 then ? I read some reviews but nothing specifics.
    Thanks u for answer.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    At this price point RS are the go to option, look for a Recon solo air (not coil which is what you linked to, there being a clue in the name you put in in bold), preferably gold as they are lighter.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Svess
    Svess Posts: 5
    Thanks everyone for your help. The golden Recon is a bit to exp for me rigt now but i at the moment i am looking on

    Rock Shox Recon Silver TK Solo Air PopLoc 2013 VS Marzocchi 44 LR and again i am a bit confused there not much info about 44 LR execpt some bits so if u can give me some advice on them two i will be greatfull thanks. Btw i am not riding very agressive with massive drops and jumps right now but some XC/FR.

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