140mm forks for a Trance

rapid_donkey
rapid_donkey Posts: 448
edited June 2013 in MTB buying advice
I have started riding more around the Peak District classic routes and downhill sections at trail centres (also riding harder and faster), and so thinking about replacing the stock Fox 125mm F series fork on my Trance X3 with some 140mm forks. The bike has a Float R rear shock which is fine.

I plan to buy a 140mm fork (new or used), service the F125 myself and then sell it on.

I have seen this Rockshox fork: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181157585137? ... 1423.l2648

And this Fox fork: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200932421666? ... 1423.l2649

Also this Fox fork aswell: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290928314997? ... 1423.l2648

Budget is up to £400 as I will sell the F125 on. Anyone got any experience of the above forks or other reccomendations? Needs to be tapered steerer and 15mm axle. Cheers.

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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I had Rockshox Pikes on my Trance which I sold to someone else who fitted them to a Trance.
    140 forks on a Trance works great. Personally I would always take rockshox over fox. They feel nicer to me, they're cheaper and need less servicing
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  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    I wouldn't bother fitting the fox float 140mm, it's only going to be slightly more travel and a bit less stiff.

    If/when I upgrade mine it will probably be for the new pike, but I would pick the revelation out of those.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    The new Pike is way too long for the Trance. 140mm just slackens it up nicely, adds a little stability and improves the steering and it's ability when trails get a bit nasty. A 160mm fork is going to give a very high bottom bracket height and ruin the steering and stability and possibly break the frame. The old Pikes were perfect for the Trance
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  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Damn, I thought it was 140mm but that's the 29er.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • rapid_donkey
    rapid_donkey Posts: 448
    Yeah I have seen lots of comments about the 140mm fork upgrade being good for the trance.
    I think I am going to go the rockshox route just for a bit of variation.
    Im buying together the bits (10wt green oil, skf seal set etc) to service the F125's when they come off, but I cant find anywhere the oil amount to put in the forks before reassembly! Fox service documents only give info for the 120mm forks etc.
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Try emailing mojo.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Its the same as the F120 . They just fitted a different spring assembly.
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  • andymc06
    andymc06 Posts: 245
    I picked up some 140mm Fox Floats RLC with the FIT damper for my 2011 Trance X3. It was a capable bike before but it's been unstoppable with these on! I managed to pick up a little used set, off a Zesty 914 for £250.

    I certainly wouldn't go above 140mm travel as it would compromise climbing and low speed handling a little too much.

    Good luck with the search! :)
    If at first you don't succeed, spend some more money on kit!

    Giant Trance X3 2011

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