MTB Forks

Samc1234567890

Hi I've just bought a Haro Xeon VL160 frame and a fox RP23 rear shock as i want to build a bike, I'm not going to use it for anything serious and I've got a £140 budget to get some forks i don't mind second hand ones any recommendations thanks

The Rookie

Travel?

rockmonkeysc

The Rookie wrote:

Travel?

I would say no more than 50 miles, otherwise the whole fork budget goes on fuel.

Samc1234567890

Hoping they could post, or about 100mm didnt know which one lol

supersonic

You need a 160mm fork for this frame.

rockmonkeysc

Used Domain RC is a safe buy as long as its in good condition. Simple, solid and last forever. Bit of weight to it though.
Avoid the basic Domain R, its a bit rubbish.

Samc1234567890

supersonic wrote:

You need a 160mm fork for this frame.

so it has to be a 160 mm travel fork ?

Pretty much. Is a long travel bike.

cooldad

Be lucky to get one at that budget.

rockmonkeysc

cooldad wrote:

Be lucky to get one at that budget.

Not really. You could easily get a good, year old domain or marzocchi 55 for that price.

cooldad

Maybe with a lot of luck.

Samc1234567890

can i use Rock Shox Reba forks with remote lockout ?

supersonic

Samc1234567890 wrote:

can i use Rock Shox Reba forks with remote lockout ?

No - they are too short.

Samc1234567890

supersonic wrote:

Samc1234567890 wrote:

can i use Rock Shox Reba forks with remote lockout ?

No - they are too short.

what part is too short the whole fork ?

supersonic

You need 160mm forks! 150mm at a push. Rebas are 120mm max.

Samc1234567890

supersonic wrote:

You need 160mm forks! 150mm at a push. Rebas are 120mm max.

ok thanks

The Rookie

Travel refers to the amount a fork compresses from fully expanded to fully compressed. It is measured in mm as above.

You need the right lngth fork for the frame, too long and the bike will look like a chopper, too short a dragster, either effect the way it rides which will be like a pig.