kandui Posted February 16, 2012 Share I have 2 29ers (Niner Air Carbon and Niner Jet 9) sharing 1 fork at the moment which is not ideal. The one I have is a Fox RL , 100mm. I am looking for a second hand fork with a tapered steerer. A mate who fixes bikes says stay away from the SID because it's not stiff enough. He recommends Fox. I am 1,89m tall and weigh 89kg. Your thoughts please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyg Posted February 16, 2012 Share get a lefty with the conversion package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. G Posted February 16, 2012 Share FOX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted February 16, 2012 Share I have the Fox on my race bike and a Rockshox on my SS. The FOX is more plush but needs more attention - the Rockshox is bombproof but not quite as smooth. Stiffness I can't comment on the Fox is 15mmthruaxle on a Niner Alu frame and the Rockshox a standard QR on a wickedly bendy Niner steel frame. I'd probably prefer two Rockshox but not to the point that I would swap out the FOX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted February 16, 2012 Share Rockshox Reba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted February 16, 2012 Share A Lefty would be nice, but I am working on a budget of max R6000 , but I would prefer to stay under that. Also need a second wheel set at some stage.So conensus is pretty even- Fox or Rockshox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted February 16, 2012 Share DT Swiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted February 16, 2012 Share Rigid carbon. Be a man. Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted February 16, 2012 Share There was a tapered steerer Fox 29 in the classifieds for 3K a couple of days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassasdaindia Posted February 16, 2012 Share get a lefty with the conversion package i have a carbon lefty 29 with conversion package and brand new cannondale hub/crest rim to sell i am to short for the 29 lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted February 16, 2012 Share Found it! https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/21460-fox-29er-f100rl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted February 21, 2012 Share Found it! http://www.thehubsa....ox-29er-f100rl/ Thanks, I saw it. Being in Cape Town , I am a bit hesitant to eft a couple of grand for an unseen item. Ideally I would like to buy local and hold the thing before I part with my cash. I just prefer it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted February 21, 2012 Share Rigid carbon. Be a man.My ass hurts enough with a HT frame, don't need to subject myself to more punishment! I am an old croc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted February 22, 2012 Share Coming from an AM bike with a Lyrik on it I find the SID plenty stiff enough. Plus unlike most Fox's it gives full travel and is super plush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted February 22, 2012 Share ...but to answer the question: Go with a Reba. Best value for money and you get same performance as SID, better performance than Fox for cheaper with a not that big a weight penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Unit Posted February 22, 2012 Share Rigid carbon. Be a man. I like the way you whispered it in a smaller font... Edited February 22, 2012 by G-Unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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