Flippa Posted August 2, 2007 Share I'm currently building up a Raleigh RDS 9.0 to replace my hard tail. I have the frame (thanks to Mtb Kid) which I need to put a fork to. The Raleigh was specced with the Fox F100 RL which is out of my price range (R3500 to R4000). Any other ideas? I was thinking Rockshox Reba Race or SL, Manitou Black. Good forks, bad forks? A fork I haven't listed? Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 2, 2007 Share Not Reba Race or Team. They flex (apparently) due to their light weight. What about Manitou R7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted August 2, 2007 Share Nice looking fork. Even lighter than the Reba Race though? Pricing is about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichH Posted August 2, 2007 Share Some shops do recon shocks. Ask Bennie or ewep for the name of the guy in Midrand who does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted August 2, 2007 Share What about a Maverick fork?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichH Posted August 2, 2007 Share I ride a Maverick, but heavier but they have a reputation for being indestructable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted August 2, 2007 Share And what is the name of your Maverick? Have you posted photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 2, 2007 Share I have a Reba Race on one of my bikes, light, stiff and sturdy. Very plush and well priced too.Maverick Forks are very nice too, the SC32 is the same weight as the Reba race at +- 1.6. Quite pricey though as you have to then buy the Maverick hub which costs +- R900.00, the SC32 is about 7k, so, you are looking at about 8.5 to 9k with the wheel rebuild and new spokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylankeyter Posted August 2, 2007 Share i have a rockshox recon 327, practically new. for 2k are you interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 3, 2007 Share I ride a Maverick' date=' but heavier but they have a reputation for being indestructable. [/quote'] I thought you had a Marzocchi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted August 3, 2007 Share Mampara, the Rebas are nice and stiff, no flex (I ride with one!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted August 3, 2007 Share I'm running a Reba Race on my Santa Cruz. Great shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted August 3, 2007 Share Reba Race is an excelent shock. Almost indistructable and strong. the lockout may still give you a bit too much travel of you are heavy. Mine is just acceptable, but I am currently 94Kgs. The shock is still working perfectly and has never needed a service yet. Even after two Epics and a number of other serious rides including the baviaaans etc. I have only had to pump it once in it's life as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad006 Posted August 3, 2007 Share I say manitou mate else fox(I got it , im a lucky bugger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichH Posted August 3, 2007 Share I ride a Maverick' date=' but heavier but they have a reputation for being indestructable. [/quote'] I thought you had a Marzocchi? Here's me being blonde (or the result of a terribly busy work day yesterday) Mampara is right, I have a Marzocchi, and at 5.5 inches, not really comparable for this discussion (but size isn't everything so don't feel intimidated if you settle for less travel!!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted August 3, 2007 Share Mich, we'll forgive you for your blonde moment Which Marzocchi Fork do you have ? Is it the All Mountain 3 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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