Pikey Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Replace with a Ribbon. They have identical dampers. Ribbon just has 35mm stanchions.Thats my thought process...have spoken to trial tech cycles already ???? It's all about the cost right . Can get a pike rct 3 boost for less . Decisions decisions ????
AlanD Posted July 14, 2017 Author Posted July 14, 2017 Thats my thought process...have spoken to trial tech cycles already ???? It's all about the cost right . Can get a pike rct 3 boost for less . Decisions decisions ????Buy the Ribbon, let me know how it performs so i can decide what to do ????
T-Bob Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Frankly any of those forks on your list are great. Choose a price, choose what you want out of it and buy t one. Set and forget, super tweaking, max plush, small bump complinlance (so hot right now) and you're done EDIT: Just saw this when looking for something for my Meta and seemed a good price: https://www.commencal-store.co.uk/fork-rock-shox-pike-rct3-650b-160mm-c2x16182937
T-Bob Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Only bummer is the stage doesn't have boost....so may have to give my new one up How much do you want for it!
Grease_Monkey Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Thats my thought process...have spoken to trial tech cycles already It's all about the cost right . Can get a pike rct 3 boost for less . Decisions decisions Where are you getting your Pikes? That's a good price!
Grease_Monkey Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Buy the Ribbon, let me know how it performs so i can decide what to do I will be able to report back in about 10 days. Mine should be arriving during the week, and on the bike by Friday
Pikey Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Where are you getting your Pikes? That's a good price!The pike is used . Would rather have a ribbon all day long.
Pikey Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 I will be able to report back in about 10 days. Mine should be arriving during the week, and on the bike by Friday Also keen to hear how ribbon feels ✊️
Simon123 Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 And besides...black stanchions!!Kashima > black stanchions
AlanD Posted July 15, 2017 Author Posted July 15, 2017 Wait until Black Friday and chances are they'll be 50% of that! They were last year.Brilliant idea. Will wait for BF and see whats on special.
AlanD Posted July 25, 2017 Author Posted July 25, 2017 In my haste and sheer determination, i find a solution until i can buy a new fork on Black Friday. I present the fouries stem. Its OD2 compatible with as shim for standard steerer tubes. It's also a 35mm clamp with a shim to reduce to 31.8 which is what i need. The stem is 40mm and still have my Thompson 45mm stem that i need to get a shim for still. Probably spending money where i shouldnt and kinda obsessed with this OD2 things that i think its clouding my judgement but hey, its all good. Anyone have an idea on what the white plastic cover things are for?
Amberdrake Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Push on bolt head protectors?Bit hard to see so best guess
AlanD Posted July 25, 2017 Author Posted July 25, 2017 Push on bolt head protectors?Bit hard to see so best guess Aahhh, fits perfectly in the bolt head. Never seen those before,pretty cool.
AlanD Posted November 17, 2017 Author Posted November 17, 2017 So with black deals on the go, i haven't seen anything on forks yet. Current options so far are between the Mattoc Pro 2 and of course the pike. The Pike is popular for good reason but the Mattoc 2 has some good write ups. An MRP Stage would be grand but its quite pricey compared to the there's and no bargains around this side.(looking for bargain here). What say thee on the options? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/manitou-mattoc-pro-2-forks-15mm-crc-exclusive-2017/rp-prod158504 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/rockshox-pike-rct3-solo-air-forks-15mm-2016/rp-prod161418
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