RexFuzzle Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Long story short I am looking for a new shock for my bike but I have no clue where to start. Basically looking for something mid-ranged for a 26" wheel that isn't going to break the bank- i.e. student budget. I know that Fox and Rockshock dare I say it are the main players, but what do I look for in their extensive lineups?Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
covie Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 What kind of riding do you do, social fun, singletrack some racing etc. Get the 2012 Reba, basically the same weight as last years SID. And excellent all round performance. Can get a 2011 reba for cheapish excellent shock as well just a tad heavier. Fox is too expensive with too much maintennace and no real performance difference to the RS. (My opinoin anyway)
RexFuzzle Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 I mainly cross-crountry type stuff and some single track with a couple of races thrown in if that helps at all. Looking for an all-round performer I suppose, but that doesn't help much I suppose. Thanks covie.
Wyatt Earp Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Tapered or non tapered, through axle or no through axle ?
covie Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Then the reba is the perfect shock, you could get away with a recon gold, but the reba so much more of plush Cheapest option is the 2011 Reba RL or RLT. basically the exact same shock the one you just have to adjust with a tool, the other you get a knob but its no biggy you dont play with that particular setting much.
banna Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Yup, if you're on a budget, steer away from Fox. I agree with Covie, not much diff in performance to the RS stuff. And ja, go for the Reba which is a better all rounder than the SID.
RexFuzzle Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 Non-tapered and non through axle. Thanks covie... now to see if I can find a 2nd hand one.
Cycle Factory Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 You'd have to first say what bike it is for.
RiderX Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Sounds like you want a 100mm fork. Unfortunately all the Fox forks are pretty expensive. The cheapest ok fork is a RockShox Tora but they are a bit heavy. If weight is a problem try and go for a Rockshox Recon Solo Air they are great value for money. You should be able to buy one second hand from someone for a very good price.
TNOSE_E Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Rockshox make Solo air, SID and reba shocks now? Fork me!
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