What Forks ar better?

lynchy
lynchy Posts: 27
edited June 2007 in MTB buying advice
I am really wondering what forks are better the Rock Shox Tora 318 or Rock Shox Recon 351?
If someone uses/used any of these forks, it would be much appreciated if you could tell me what they are like?

Thanks,

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  • Kestrel_daos
    Kestrel_daos Posts: 932
    Recon 351. Same internals as a Tora 318 I believe, but is lighter.

    I'd go for a Reba SL every time however.

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  • Sharker69
    Sharker69 Posts: 93
    Lynchy,

    I have the Tora 318's, as Kestrel said they are slightly heavy but a great fork once bed in. Rebound damping, lock out, compression and U-turn allowing you to adjust travel between 90-130mm and the forks accept both Disc and V-brakes. At the price your getting a great fork for the money!! [:)]

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  • Kestrel_daos
    Kestrel_daos Posts: 932
    Yep, Tora 318 have Motion control damping, which apparently is really worth the extra over the normal Toras. However, on the other hand, the Tora 318s I see around generally cost about œ170. For an extra œ55, you could get a far superior and FAR lighter REBA SL from merlincycles.

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  • Sharker69
    Sharker69 Posts: 93
    I agree completely Kestrel, wish I waited and saved up for the Reba's but the 318's at 125.00 I had to [:p] The Reba is a much better fork but depends on how much money you want to spend?

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  • guilliano
    guilliano Posts: 5,495
    Recon 351. Lighter, air cushioned and just lovely to ride on.

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  • lynchy
    lynchy Posts: 27
    Thanks for all your help and it has given me a better understanding. I am still not sure about the Rock Shox Recon 351 that are about œ230. I am really sturuggling on what new bike to get is it an Orange P7 S , Giant xtc 2.5, specailized Rockhopper Comp or a Marin Palisade Trail Or Gt Expert? I was looking at Giant Xtc 2.5 as the spec is good and has a Great fram anyone got and reviews about it ?
  • guilliano
    guilliano Posts: 5,495
    Trust me. I have the Recon 351 and they are soooooo nice. However, if you can get Rebas for similar price then go for them

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  • Unknown
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    Reba is a nice fork very plush, I have noticed it does
    flex abit more than the Tora under hard breaking though

    Will this mean the fork seels will wear quicker?

    Maybe its all in my mind though [:)]

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  • lynchy
    lynchy Posts: 27
    Yea well iam planning buying them on a bike so looks like Giant xtc 2.5 it is<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by guilliano</i>

    Trust me. I have the Recon 351 and they are soooooo nice. However, if you can get Rebas for similar price then go for them

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