New Fork for 2011 Hardrock Sport Disc 2011

tedster20999
tedster20999 Posts: 8
edited May 2015 in MTB buying advice
I bought a 2011 Hardrock Sport Disc a year or so ago, http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-sport-disc-2011-mountain-bike-ec024137
I have updated the casette at the back and put a deore chainset on the front, looking at upgrading the fork as its gubbed, its a suntour 80mm,

I am considering rockshox gold 30 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/rockshox-30-gold-tk-solo-air-forks-9mmqr-2015/rp-prod109665 or possibly manitou http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/manitou-marvel-comp-forks-9mmqr-2015/rp-prod117113

bit new to mountain biking and haven't done many challenging tracks yet, did a bit of downhill on loose slate which was scary :shock: would appreciate any advice, unsure as to whether to put more money in the bike or opt for a new bike,

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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    The Rockshox fork is a good choice. I certainly wouldn't pay the extra for the Manitou.
    I would also look for a Rockshox Reba. They are getting hard to find with a straight steered now though.
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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    I would get the manitou, better damping and a lot stiffer.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    As it should be for an extra £100 but it's slightly heavier and not really £100 better.
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  • tedster20999
    tedster20999 Posts: 8
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    The Rockshox fork is a good choice. I certainly wouldn't pay the extra for the Manitou.
    I would also look for a Rockshox Reba. They are getting hard to find with a straight steered now though.

    Thanks found Reba but £300 http://www.merlincycles.com/rockshox-reba-rl-solo-air-26-fork-73015.html

    how much better is it than the gold?
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    tedster20999 wrote:
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    The Rockshox fork is a good choice. I certainly wouldn't pay the extra for the Manitou.
    I would also look for a Rockshox Reba. They are getting hard to find with a straight steered now though.

    Thanks found Reba but £300 http://www.merlincycles.com/rockshox-reba-rl-solo-air-26-fork-73015.html

    how much better is it than the gold?

    manitou fork is better damped and got more control over the compression than the reba. will be stiffer too.
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

    MTB Scotland youtube channel
  • tedster20999
    tedster20999 Posts: 8
    Thanks how do you rate the reliability of the manitou stuff, some people saying they have issues, or is this for cheaper forks?
  • tedster20999
    tedster20999 Posts: 8
    muddying the waters a little, been trying to find forks that work, in that research found out different axles, and weight has some influence,

    weigh about 100kg/16Stone, is this an issue for 9mm QR axle or any of the forks on offer?, should I upgrade wheel to 15/20mm/choose another fork

    Magura possibly http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;n ... 710;lang=2
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I would always take Rockshox over Manitou just because of the better availability of spares and they are so simple to service.
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  • tedster20999
    tedster20999 Posts: 8
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    I would always take Rockshox over Manitou just because of the better availability of spares and they are so simple to service.

    Thanks something to consider would you take that over Magura as well, is there a weight limit for shocks?
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    tedster20999 wrote:
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    I would always take Rockshox over Manitou just because of the better availability of spares and they are so simple to service.

    Thanks something to consider would you take that over Magura as well, is there a weight limit for shocks?

    If your under 18 stone you will be fine with almost any fork. I would avoid Magura.
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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    I would always take Rockshox over Manitou just because of the better availability of spares and they are so simple to service.

    you're kidding right? manitou forks are a peice of piss to service and parts are also easy to get.
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

    MTB Scotland youtube channel
  • tedster20999
    tedster20999 Posts: 8
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    tedster20999 wrote:
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    I would always take Rockshox over Manitou just because of the better availability of spares and they are so simple to service.

    Thanks something to consider would you take that over Magura as well, is there a weight limit for shocks?

    If your under 18 stone you will be fine with almost any fork. I would avoid Magura.

    Great thanks so Reba would be your shout for a fork AT £290 vs Gold at £175.

    and 9mm QR not issue either you think,

    Have seen quite a few on ebay, is it worth the risk buying forks second hand or would you buy new.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    All the forks in my family were bought used, that's 5 (3 Manitou, 1 Magura and 1 RS), all have been just fine, all were given a DIY service before use.
    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.
  • tedster20999
    tedster20999 Posts: 8
    The Rookie wrote:
    All the forks in my family were bought used, that's 5 (3 Manitou, 1 Magura and 1 RS), all have been just fine, all were given a DIY service before use.

    brilliant thanks, with that knowledge what would you look out for when buying used forks.
  • kinioo
    kinioo Posts: 776
    See my post here:

    viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=13014297

    asked similar questions and got few good answers.

    C.

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