front suspension forks.

Anonymous
Anonymous Posts: 79,667
edited May 2013 in MTB buying advice
ive recently purchased a new mountain but my front forks are very bouncy off road ive been told that's because there cheap :( and they don't really have any decent rebound or something jus wondering what would be a better choice of forks nothing retarding expensive im not rocka fella.

currently have suntour xcm v3 100ml travel mech lockout

budget

£100-£150

prefer brand new

would consider decent second hand.

Comments

  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    What bike do you have, and where do you ride?
    Personally, I would make sure that your current forks are set up properly and upgrade them once you break them.
    By that point, you will probably want a new bike.
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Ha ha.
  • Giraffoto
    Giraffoto Posts: 2,078
    Having read your other post about this new bike, I suggest you get a set of rigid forks for it, for the following reasons:
    Cheaper than suspension forks;
    Lighter than suspension forks;
    Simpler than suspension forks;
    Tougher than suspension forks (at the same price point);
    Less maintenance than suspension forks;
    You'll have some motivation to learn to pick your lines and ride with a bit of finesse, rather than trying to roll straight over everything;
    As I recall, you're not even 20 yet so you should still have a fair amount of shock absorbing capability in your arms.
    On-one do a nice range in steel and carbon, Exotic carbon ones are highly regarded, CRC have a range as well
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    These: http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/f ... -2013.html
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Personally I'd buy good used over new....you'll get a much better for for your money.
    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.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Get these:

    viewtopic.php?f=40092&t=12923185
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Giraffoto wrote:
    Having read your other post about this new bike, I suggest you get a set of rigid forks for it, for the following reasons:
    Cheaper than suspension forks;
    Lighter than suspension forks;
    Simpler than suspension forks;
    Tougher than suspension forks (at the same price point);
    Less maintenance than suspension forks;
    You'll have some motivation to learn to pick your lines and ride with a bit of finesse, rather than trying to roll straight over everything;
    As I recall, you're not even 20 yet so you should still have a fair amount of shock absorbing capability in your arms.
    On-one do a nice range in steel and carbon, Exotic carbon ones are highly regarded, CRC have a range as well


    I think you got me confused with someone else? :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Long Time Lurker wrote:
    What bike do you have, and where do you ride?
    Personally, I would make sure that your current forks are set up properly and upgrade them once you break them.
    By that point, you will probably want a new bike.

    I cant fault the logic.

    im not upgrading to atleast towards the end of the year if the bikes still in good condition ill get the sliver or gold air recon's if the bikes a bit worse for ware i'll sell and buy another
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    Why shouldn't the bike be in good condition at the end of the year?
    Look after it, wash it, maintain it. Simples.

    Learn riding techniques before blowing more cash on forks you don't really need.
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  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    supersonic wrote:
    Get these:

    viewtopic.php?f=40092&t=12923185

    Too late
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Doesn't matter anyway.
  • chez_m356
    chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
    benpinnick wrote:
    These: http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/f ... -2013.html
    out of stock, have a look here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RockShox-Reco ... 5d3e7a4123
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Do you think they'll still be in stock at the end of the year?
  • chez_m356
    chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Do you think they'll still be in stock at the end of the year?
    who knows? but he may change his mind and buy tomorrow, his money, his choice
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    He won't.
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    JBA wrote:
    Learn riding techniques before blowing more cash on forks you don't really need.

    That's my plan. Unless I find £1800 down the back of the sofa and buy that lush Trance X2 I was oggling this afternoon, lol.

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