First upgrade

kerbbumper
kerbbumper Posts: 62
edited October 2014 in MTB buying advice
Alright guys I have a stock Carrera Kraken 2013. - with the Suntour XCR-D hydraulic fork with damping, lockout and 120mm travel I believe a . Standard 1 1/8" steerer

I want to upgrade this and I feel a little out of my depth looking for the most suitable option, most bang for my buck and the ones that are going to fit the bike.

Options: U.K. seller on eBay selling suntour Epicons x2 lo-R £135 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-2012-SR-S ... ack-26er-/

RockShox XC 32 TK Solo Air Forks - 9mmQR 2014. - £ 149.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/rock ... prod109687

Don't know if these will fit::: Manitou Marvel Expert Forks - QR - 9mm - Tapered 2012 - £159. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mani ... -prod81582

Manitou Minute Pro Forks - Tapered Steerer 2013. - £ 139.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mani ... rp-prod715


Kinda looking to spend about 160 maximum, any recommendations guys??

Comments

  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    The two Manitous have tapered steerers which won't fit your frame so I would go for the Epicon. The xc32 is ok but heavier and less adjustable.
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  • kerbbumper
    kerbbumper Posts: 62
    I had a feeling the manitou wouldn't fit, are they much better forks overall??

    The Epicons I have had my eye on for a while and seem a bargain at the price.

    It's upgrade the kraken, or sell and buy the whyte 901 in October...
  • WhyteSky
    WhyteSky Posts: 70
    Buy a Whyte 901.

    Why October?
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    I'd say you're better off getting a bike that already has a fork you're happy with.. Typically works out cheaper than upgrading each component. Unless you really like the frame and plan on keeping it a while
  • jamieblackford
    jamieblackford Posts: 59
    I have the same bike as you and will be looking to upgrade the forks at some point too. I was looking at the Rockshox Reba's as they have 120mm travel too, which I think is the max the frame can cope with. Have you made anymore upgrades?
    "Great minds think a bike"
  • Ollie2805
    Ollie2805 Posts: 17
    Whyte 901 definitely. It's a fantastic bike and has great spec. I have just bought one myself and am very pleased with it.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    You resurrected a 3 month old thread for that?
    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.
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    The Rookie wrote:
    You resurrected a 3 month old thread for that?

    Well the OP said October if he was going to buy and its October....but yes.
    Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.
  • Ollie2805
    Ollie2805 Posts: 17
    Well I couldn't have commented three months ago as I didn't have one then!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    True, but the OP has almost certainly already made his decision!
    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.
  • Ollie2805
    Ollie2805 Posts: 17
    And I wish him all the best with it. I apologise if my post up set you.

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