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Samc1234567890
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Hi I've just bought a Haro Xeon VL160 frame and a fox RP23 rear shock as i want to build a bike, I'm not going to use it for anything serious and I've got a £140 budget to get some forks i don't mind second hand ones any recommendations thanks
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Travel?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.0
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The Rookie wrote:Travel?
I would say no more than 50 miles, otherwise the whole fork budget goes on fuel.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Hoping they could post, or about 100mm didnt know which one lol0
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You need a 160mm fork for this frame.0
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Used Domain RC is a safe buy as long as its in good condition. Simple, solid and last forever. Bit of weight to it though.
Avoid the basic Domain R, its a bit rubbish.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
so it has to be a 160 mm travel fork ?supersonic wrote:You need a 160mm fork for this frame.
Pretty much. Is a long travel bike.0 -
Be lucky to get one at that budget.I don't do smileys.
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Not really. You could easily get a good, year old domain or marzocchi 55 for that price.cooldad wrote:Be lucky to get one at that budget.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Maybe with a lot of luck.I don't do smileys.
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can i use Rock Shox Reba forks with remote lockout ?0
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Samc1234567890 wrote:can i use Rock Shox Reba forks with remote lockout ?
No - they are too short.0 -
supersonic wrote:Samc1234567890 wrote:can i use Rock Shox Reba forks with remote lockout ?
No - they are too short.
what part is too short the whole fork ?0 -
You need 160mm forks! 150mm at a push. Rebas are 120mm max.0
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supersonic wrote:You need 160mm forks! 150mm at a push. Rebas are 120mm max.
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Travel refers to the amount a fork compresses from fully expanded to fully compressed. It is measured in mm as above.
You need the right lngth fork for the frame, too long and the bike will look like a chopper, too short a dragster, either effect the way it rides which will be like a pig.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.0
