MariusC Posted May 30, 2012 Share So I need to know what to save up for first. What would make the most significant difference, Upgrading the wheelset or upgrading to a New fork.Current wheelset : formula DC20 alloy front hub, Shimano M475 alloy rear hub; Bontrager AT-850 disc 32-hole rimsThe fork : SR Suntour XCM coil with lockoutAssistance in guiding me to make the right choice is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted May 30, 2012 Share Bike? Normally I would say wheels as that will give you the biggest performance gain in terms of time. But I'm sure a new fork will give you a massive performance gain in terms of control and will will inevitably lead to time gain. Final Answer: Fork Edited May 30, 2012 by The Crow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted May 30, 2012 Share The fork : SR Suntour XCM coil with lockout Get a new fork and you will feel a huge difference in the way your bike handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusC Posted May 30, 2012 Share The bike are to be a Trek 4300D.I was also thinking wheelset but not 100% sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted May 30, 2012 Share A better fork would make a huge difference in control and comfort, and ultimately your enjoyment of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusC Posted May 30, 2012 Share ok so what fork would you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Shore Posted May 30, 2012 Share Definitely fork first only because those suntour forks are notoriously terrible and handle like a tractor. Generally wheels are what you'd upgrade first but in your case do the shock first, look at the rockshox Revelation or if you can afford it I much prefer fox forks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted May 30, 2012 Share I went from a Suntour coil something or other to a White Brothers/Fox - massive difference.I then went from (very)old-school Shimano's to a pair of new Cane Creeks - I noticed a difference, but it wasn't nearly as noticeable as the first upgrade. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted May 30, 2012 Share ok so what fork would you suggest? Depends on what type of riding you do but i don't think that frame will handle more than 100mm travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted May 30, 2012 Share I would go for the Fork first.A good air fork makes a big difference to just about everything including comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 30, 2012 Share Fork - coil to air is like moving from a 1.1 L car to a 1.6L makes a world of difference. Note you have to have nice wheels too, what is your budget? Maybe you can get away with both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusC Posted May 30, 2012 Share Fork - coil to air is like moving from a 1.1 L car to a 1.6L makes a world of difference. Note you have to have nice wheels too, what is your budget? Maybe you can get away with bothdon't have a budget yet. Still need to see what I can afford without the wife killing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted May 30, 2012 Share ok so what fork would you suggest?Reba. Revelation won't work on your frame unless you space it down, but then you might as well just go with a Reba to begin with. Fork - coil to air is like moving from a 1.1 L car to a 1.6L makes a world of difference.On most bikes, but not always and for all applications. Edited May 30, 2012 by The Crow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted May 30, 2012 Share For Forks sake, get a new Forks first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted May 30, 2012 Share Def Fork - I did the upgrade on my first bike - Mongoose TYAX. Went from the OEM Suntour Fork to a Reba Team. Huge difference - the whole bikes handling characteristics changed....and when i eventually upgraded the frame to a Giant XTC, the fork was good for a few more km...... TheV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted May 30, 2012 Share For Forks sake, get a new Forks first.A front forks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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