tristanmck Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Hi, I ride a 2017 Cube gtc Reaction (hardtail). It came stock with a RS Recon Silver TK 100mm. I'm looking to upgrade this fork to a 2018 Reba RL 100mm. How much better is the Reba than the Recon? Is this a worthwhile upgrade? I do mostly cross country type riding, less technical singletrack (no jumps or large drops). Ill try most trails that aren't out and out enduro or downhill so would want to be sure the Reba will handle it well! Hope some of you out there will have the answers im looking for! Regards, Tristan.
Jewbacca Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Hey Tristan. The Reba is WAY better but it won't make you faster. It's just smoother. Also, Cross Country is helluva technical... lets say you do more 'Marathon' style riding. A good set of butter smooth forks, nice brakes and a solid set of wheels/rubber is all you need. The rest is all just peripheral
RiverInTheRoad Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 If you are upgrading anyway get some Fox 32 or 34 forks, they have a nice buttery feeling. Make sure they are "Fit4" and through axle (hopefully your wheels are compatible). The Performance and Performance Elite level feels the same as the Factory versions.
droo Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Another major difference between the two is weight. The RS Silver series forks have steel stanchions and weigh a ton.
pista Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 The Reba is WAY better but it won't make you faster. It's just smoother. Would smooth be faster with the extra confidence?
MarcBurger Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Not sure what wheelsize you're on but JensonUSA has/had a crazy sale on Fox 32 SC forks. Perhaps consider that.
Jewbacca Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Would smooth be faster with the extra confidence?hahahaha always one! I don't think it makes you faster. It feels nicer. Maybe the confidence will make you push a bit harder but it's not like you're upgrading from a RS30 gold to an Ohlins.. It will be lighter and smoother. Take what you will from that. My times down most trails in the Western Cape between a fully rigid, 100mm and 140mm hardtail are mostly similar, some trails just make my hands more tired and make the drops more sketchy. Basically this is like arguing whether OJ was a good football player while he was on trial for killing his wife.
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