Worth upgrading cheap forks?

jamieshannon
jamieshannon Posts: 7
edited June 2013 in MTB buying advice
I currently own a commuter that I intend to start using on trails. Will be riding mostly tree roots / small bumps etc.
The bike in itself is half decent, but the forks just feel like they have virtually no travel.
Was wondering if it was worth upgrading from ;

Suntour V4 Alloy Crown forks.

To :: Marzocchi TXC 1 Trekking
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=96103

or :: Rock Shox XC 28 TK [Considering the XC 30]
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=85071

Comments

  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    In all honesty probably not, put the forks money towards a proper mtb as most hybrids have geometry more suited to roads.

    Spending money on it will likely turn into a never ending money pit.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    What frame?
    What Suntour V4 (XCM presumably?)
    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.
  • jamieshannon
    jamieshannon Posts: 7
    ride_whenever wrote:
    In all honesty probably not, put the forks money towards a proper mtb as most hybrids have geometry more suited to roads. .

    The bike is a "proper" mtb. Unfortunatly i Dont have the luxury of saving for a bike since Itll take Atleast a year+ for a decent upgrade. Was just looking for a fork upgrade since Im moving to trails.

    what i Shouldve really said is; Would there be a noticible difference between the stock forks and a fairly cheap set such as those linked?
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    What bike is it?
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    We need to know what the bike is, and what model of fork. XCM V4? XCT V4? XCC V4?
    GT ZASKAR CARBON TEAM

    VOODOO CANZO

    Come and see me at https://www.facebook.com/biketyke/
  • jamieshannon
    jamieshannon Posts: 7
    supersonic wrote:
    We need to know what the bike is, and what model of fork. XCM V4? XCT V4? XCC V4?


    Didnt realise. on my mobile.
    The bike is a "cross sultan" from argos.
    sorry cant provide link as on my mobile.
    Have no idea what x series.it is but considering the type of bike it is Im assuming its the ceapeat ones :p
  • Ouija
    Ouija Posts: 1,386
    18kg fully assembled. Jeez Louise, never mind the forks, think about buying something a little lighter (honestly didn't believe that the cheapest frames and components would put a mountain bike over 15kg these days).
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    It won't be that much, Argos are often miles out on actual weights.

    The fork is a XCT V4, which is a horrific lump of turd, to be frank. Changing it will make a massive difference.

    The RockShox XC30 would be my choice, is £80 at OnOne.
    GT ZASKAR CARBON TEAM

    VOODOO CANZO

    Come and see me at https://www.facebook.com/biketyke/
  • jamieshannon
    jamieshannon Posts: 7
    supersonic wrote:
    It won't be that much, Argos are often miles out on actual weights.

    The fork is a XCT V4, which is a horrific lump of turd, to be frank. Changing it will make a massive difference.

    The RockShox XC30 would be my choice, is £80 at OnOne.
    thank you. sorry it took so long to provide the correct info
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Ouija wrote:
    18kg fully assembled. Jeez Louise, never mind the forks, think about buying something a little lighter (honestly didn't believe that the cheapest frames and components would put a mountain bike over 15kg these days).

    Holy crap, 18kg? Harley Davidson make lighter bikes than that :shock:
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    Argos seem to use boxed weights....
    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.

Categories