T-Bob Posted June 26, 2016 Share So I've managed to get hold of a 650b Intense Tracer 2 and am looking at fork options. Most Intense's are spec'd with a 150s or 160s which give a head angle of 68 and 67 respectively. Obviously everyone wants a pike but I don't want to throw R20K at the fork and there isn't much about 2nd hand in the 150+ realm. There is though a couple of deals out there on new 140mm Rockshox sektors. While not the top of may peoples list it's a solid fork built on most of the Revelation hardware and will do as a stop gap until something longer comes up (but that could be a bit). Just wondering how much it will effect the angles and ride with a shorter fork that will steepen it it up a bit and if it's going to go well or dilute the frame design? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted June 26, 2016 Share I know of a few good second hand pikes and Fox 34s under R10K, I think the 140mm will not do the bike justice personally.Build it the way it was meant to be. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 26, 2016 Share I know of a few good second hand pikes and Fox 34s under R10K, I think the 140mm will not do the bike justice personally.Build it the way it was meant to be. Let me know some names! The other options were via CRC with a 34 Talas (2014) 150, Manitou Mattoc Expert 160 or a Marzocchi 350 R with 160 on the legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J trailx Posted June 26, 2016 Share Speak to bibi at zion bikes he has some awesome stuff T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavo Posted June 26, 2016 Share Have you considered looking at the x fusion sweep? 160mm fork that's internally adjustable and seems to get solid reviews as a more affordable option than the Pike. Unsure of local availability and haven't ever ridden one but figure it may be worth considering... J trailx and T-Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 26, 2016 Share Have you considered looking at the x fusion sweep? 160mm fork that's internally adjustable and seems to get solid reviews as a more affordable option than the Pike. Unsure of local availability and haven't ever ridden one but figure it may be worth considering... Don't know much about them but will have a look views seem pretty good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted June 26, 2016 Share Mrp? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and T-Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted June 26, 2016 Share maybe also consider DVO T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V18 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Chat with bibi about MRP stage. Great bike needs a great fork. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted June 26, 2016 Share Guys, OP is talking Sektor and you recommend an MRP and DVO. Not the same budget class. Steven Knoetze (sk27), Capricorn and Pikey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 26, 2016 Share Truthfully, top budget would be R8K for a fork so it's not Pike territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clement Posted June 26, 2016 Share How about a Rockshox Yari 160mm, should be about R 7500 from bike24.de (does not include shipping & tax though) I have the 29er Tracer 2, 160mm is the ideal travel for the frame. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted June 26, 2016 Share New Mrp stage or loop is around the R15k mark. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 26, 2016 Share Any idea what you'll be hit up for tax from CRC on a fork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavo Posted June 26, 2016 Share It's 14% import tax AFAIK. Then you need to add in the handling fee and shipping for total landed cost T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 26, 2016 Share It's 14% import tax AFAIK. Then you need to add in the handling fee and shipping for total landed cost Thanks, never know what attracts duty and VAT what doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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