tunariaan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Just a quick note to let you guys know what i think.At the time when my Niner was built i couldnt get a Niner rigid so i went for a Rapide rigid, i end up riding it for 7 months including one or 2 races like Tankwa, i did a lot of climbing, technical downhills ect with it and really liked it. i just wanted a Niner fork for the looks, so after i got one 2 weeks ago, i realized it nothing better than the Rapide, they are both great fork and both can take punishment. I only ride the Niner now because it looks better on my bike, if you ever wonder about the Rapide fork the are great and great value for moneyWeight are also just about the same. dirtrider and RocknRolla 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted June 6, 2014 Share Just a quick note to let you guys know what i think.At the time when my Niner was built i couldnt get a Niner rigid so i went for a Rapide rigid, i end up riding it for 7 months including one or 2 races like Tankwa, i did a lot of climbing, technical downhills ect with it and really liked it. i just wanted a Niner fork for the looks, so after i got one 2 weeks ago, i realized it nothing better than the Rapide, they are both great fork and both can take punishment. I only ride the Niner now because it looks better on my bike, if you ever wonder about the Rapide fork the are great and great value for moneyWeight are also just about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 6, 2014 Share Have whisky no 7 at the moment....the niner that i did own pipped it ito finish and comfort if i have to be honest with myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted June 6, 2014 Share show us a pic rouxtjie.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Karma are you showing us your computer skills?....:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Engine Posted June 6, 2014 Share IMO if you can get ether one would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted June 6, 2014 Share Just a quick note to let you guys know what i think.At the time when my Niner was built i couldnt get a Niner rigid so i went for a Rapide rigid, i end up riding it for 7 months including one or 2 races like Tankwa, i did a lot of climbing, technical downhills ect with it and really liked it. i just wanted a Niner fork for the looks, so after i got one 2 weeks ago, i realized it nothing better than the Rapide, they are both great fork and both can take punishment. I only ride the Niner now because it looks better on my bike, if you ever wonder about the Rapide fork the are great and great value for moneyWeight are also just about the same. Thats what i wanted to hear.... the next thing i want to hear, is when Kiwi's stock will arrive...time to SS weekend at boven is running out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted June 6, 2014 Share I can almost count on two hands the amount of rigid forks I have owned, to date the Ninet trumps everything.I have the new Ritchey WCS on my P29 now and I can't wait to try it, it better be damn good to be as good or better than the Niner fork. rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 6, 2014 Share show us a pic rouxtjie..Demmit, dont have one on me...but this is it http://whiskyparts.co/catalog/forks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 6, 2014 Share Just a quick note to let you guys know what i think.At the time when my Niner was built i couldnt get a Niner rigid so i went for a Rapide rigid, i end up riding it for 7 months including one or 2 races like Tankwa, i did a lot of climbing, technical downhills ect with it and really liked it. i just wanted a Niner fork for the looks, so after i got one 2 weeks ago, i realized it nothing better than the Rapide, they are both great fork and both can take punishment. I only ride the Niner now because it looks better on my bike, if you ever wonder about the Rapide fork the are great and great value for moneyWeight are also just about the same. Have Bogus spray the Rapide to look like the Niner...problem sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted June 6, 2014 Share And there I was thinking a rigid is a rigid . Fitted my bike with the On-One fork I got with the build kit . Done the Old Monster race and a few others and up and down Klapperkop once a week . IT hasn't broken or cracked and I assumed that it's a good fork . But it seems there are more to these things ? So lets assume I want to replace mine with a "better "fork what should I look for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no calves Posted June 6, 2014 Share Have whisky no 7 at the moment....the niner that i did own pipped it ito finish and comfort if i have to be honest with myself. That no.9!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worriesnot Posted June 6, 2014 Share Have Bogus spray the Rapide to look like the Niner...problem sorted OMG!!! where'd your avatar go?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 6, 2014 Share And there I was thinking a rigid is a rigid . Fitted my bike with the On-One fork I got with the build kit . Done the Old Monster race and a few others and up and down Klapperkop once a week . IT hasn't broken or cracked and I assumed that it's a good fork . But it seems there are more to these things ? So lets assume I want to replace mine with a "better "fork what should I look for ?So carbon is lekker(niner, rapide and whisky) because they are light...500-600g light...now this is nice cause it makes the front nimble and easy to maneuver around..rocks / steps / roots...you just lift the front over it. It also helps when you climbing ruted and loose terrain because you can literately pick the front end up without too much effort for the best line...and we know on some loose climbs on a singlespeed its important to keep momentum. looking good is also a factor, but that is in the eye of the beholder....so ja Then sweep...imo this is where the niner pips the rest...it has the perfect sweep for comfort / aggressiveness. The fork won't hurt you but it doesn't feel oompa loompa dirtrider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 6, 2014 Share That no.9!!!! I know, they are sweet looking things....the no7 is the same just QR instead of thru axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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