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Hi all.

Are there any 80 - 100mm travel forks that are worth looking at in the £150 - £200 range?

I realise that I wont get anything amazing at this price, but anything has to be better than the ones on the bike at the moment!

Thanks in advance for any help.

Si


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 2:59 pm
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Recons at On One


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 3:07 pm
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Cheers. Out of stock on 26" - but I'll keep an eye out.
Any other suggestions (including what to avoid) welcome!

Si


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 3:27 pm
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I have a set of 100mm Rebas I am looking to sell. Email in profile if you're interested.


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 3:29 pm
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XC 32's at on one.

I got a set of 29er ones not long ago and I can't complain at all. Not as good as my pikes but easily as good as some tora's and older recons I have used. They might not be fashionable but they do work and they look good as well, which is a bonus!!


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 3:36 pm
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Timid - can't see your email in your profile?

Would be interested in full spec and price.

Thanks

Si


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 3:51 pm
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Sorry, check now. I will send you full details when I get home tonight.


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 4:40 pm
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Suntour Epicon Air, they are better than my Tora SL Coils. Think they are 184 quid from Pine cycles.


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 6:10 pm
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Cheers all.

Timid - email sent.

Si


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 9:10 pm
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Rockshox recon Gold


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 10:29 pm
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I generally find second hand posh stuff to be far better than new cheap stuff, not just froks but pretty much everything.


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 10:30 pm
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I agree with that

for the price of some budget model new you will be able to buy something quality

I paid that sort of price for some Talas and they looked unused and been faultless since I bought them


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 10:35 pm
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andrewh

generally find second hand posh stuff to be far better than new cheap stuff, not just froks but pretty much everything.

I always buy posh second hand frocks rather than new stuff. It's the disapproving looks from the staff in Monsoon when I head for the changing rooms with armfuls of floral prints that I can't cope with 😆


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 10:40 pm
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I've not got your email yet.
They are 100mm Reba RL in white. Dual air and poploc. They have had very little use as I decided quite quickly I prefered 120mm. Stanchions are immaculate etc. I was looking at about £150 plus p and p. Ideally we could meet up and swap as you are very new to the forum. The only thing I don't know off the top of my head is the stearer length, I can let you know Saturday morning.
1/18, 26 inch wheels, 9mm qr.
Cheers.


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 10:57 pm
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Cheers all for the advice and links, I'll take a better look tomorrow.

Timid, just checked and the email hasn't bounced or anything. Sent from a Gmail account so shouldn't be seen as spam or junk...

Si


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 11:19 pm
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I paid under your budget for a set of Sid teams in really good nick. 100mm forks seem to be cheap to buy, guess they're uncool...


 
Posted : 14/08/2013 11:22 pm
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Northwind - under my budget sounds good!!

I'll start trawling ebay and try to figure out which ones are good value...

Cheers

Si


 
Posted : 15/08/2013 9:32 am