150-160mm fork

cubedean

I've recently purchased an Orange Alpine 160 frame and shock & now need to equip it with some forks.

Ideally I would like a 160mm fork, however Orange have confirmed 150mm would be okay (opens up more choices).

I narrowly missed out on a pair of Marzocchi 55 RC3 yesterday.

What would you guys recommend?

Requirements:-

Preferably 1 1/8 straight steerer although will consider tapered & cane creek 40/44 bottom cup
150-160mm travel
Lock out would be ideal, but not essential
20mm Maxle

Budget - £200-250 (2nd hand)

lostboysaint

Rock Shox Pike or Marzocchi 55

X Fusion Slant is a great budget option as well.

bennett_346

I'd go for a 55.

rockmonkeysc

Marzocchi 55 rc3 evo. Or, if you can find one then a Marzocchi 350cr.

paul.skibum

Forget straight steerers, anything decent and not too old will be tapered. Have a sniff around for a RS Revelation - should be able to pick up a 2013 from a bike upgraded to Pike for your money.

cubedean

paul.skibum wrote:

Forget straight steerers, anything decent and not too old will be tapered. Have a sniff around for a RS Revelation - should be able to pick up a 2013 from a bike upgraded to Pike for your money.

Are revs not all 15mm maxle?

rockmonkeysc

Revs are all 15mm they are also really flexy. Not a good choice for an all mountain bike, more of a light trail fork