hey STW hivemind,
I'm speccing up a build for my girlfriends first proper MTB
I'm looking at getting her the 14" On one inbred frame and have a reasonable set of wheels to hand with a 15mm front hub and QR rear.
That however creates a limiting factor as i'm now looking for a fork with straight steerer and 15mm axle. Any recommendations or deals out there on the <£200 end of the market?
Merlin had some deals on Rebas with maxle and straight steerer, but a little over your budget - but surely she is worth it ?!?
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/frame-forks/forks-shocks/rockshox-suspension-forks/
the Reba is a bit over budget at £300, but the Recon Gold TK is on for £200
my mate has just emailed me this as well
would i get stung with an import tax for that if i bought it from germany?
would i get stung with an import tax for that if i bought it from germany?
No, you'll have paid tax withn the EU. Not an issue at all.
brilliant, i've just spotted a set of wheels i want for my commuter that might get ordered as well 🙂
you could just pop a universal 15mm -> QR adaptor through the hub such as this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-conversion-kit-15mm-to-qr/rp-prod80192
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which would open up your fork choice no end.
Cheap fork and lowers replacement possible?
Could sell the spare lowers for a few bob to recoup costs
@CP - thanks, that adaptor looks like it could be a winner!
@curiousyellow - nice idea, but i don't have the experience with forks to confidently do that
DTSwiss XMM120 would fit the bill!
I shall shortly have a 6-month old pair for sale, in immaculate condition. Mail in profile if you're interested.
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/rockshox-reba-120-uturn-qr-1
I was thinking of selling these...but postage would kill it. I'd need £200
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/rockshox-reba-120-uturn-qr-1
I was thinking of selling these...but postage would kill it. I'd need £200