Fork buying advice. Forks for Specialized Rockhopper comp 29

JoeDo2141

I have a Specialized Rockhopper comp 29.
Looking to upgrade the Forks along with the front wheel.
Budget is under £300.
Thanks in advance.

cooldad

What's on there now?

JoeDo2141

RockShox XC28 29

BigAl

As Cooldad says it depends what's on the bike now and also why you want to change

A quick google would suggest that it most likely has a coil fork fitted, so obvious upgrade is to an air fork.

Rockshox Reba, Suntour epixon etc

Some good deals on 29er forks on ebay

JoeDo2141

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rockshox-Reba-29-RL-100mm-Tapered-20mm-Forks-32618-/301534394322?hash=item4634d9b7d2:g:ygAAAOSwVFlUCHta

Thanks for the advice, what do you think about these?

cooldad

If you have a tapered headtube they'll be much better.

Antm81

They also use a 20mm axle, I expect your current wheels are QR so to use hat fork you'd likely also need a new front wheel

codfather

20mm axles on a 100mm XC 29er fork? Seems like overkill and most 20mm front wheels will be burlier (and heavier) than you'd want on an XC hardtail. A pointless configuration IMHO, but reasonable price