To cut a VERY long story short - i want to get back out riding after a 4 year break. I HAD loads of nice bikes - last of which was a 140mm travel AM bike with all bells/whistles etc but cash flow forced the sale of this!!
I now am the proud owner of a Giant Talon 650b hardtail with basic spec! I want to get back out riding in the peaks/sheffield area and it is not much bike for the rocks etc!! Cash is still tight and the main thing i'd like to upgrade are the forks but have not a clue whats what after the sebatical!
I need 650b/9mm QR air forks that are better than the Suntour XCM, HLO, QR, 100mm that are currently on it!
looking for second hand and <£200! moon on a stick i know!
anyone?
What don't you like about the Suntours?
Finding a 9mm QR decent fork for under £200 might be tough.
Pinkbike is showing these options :
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?location=193-*-*&q=9mm&category=9&price=..200&wheelsize=11
you can get a brand new 120mm reba for £220 if your frame has a tapered head tube
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/rockshox-reba-rl-solo-air-forks-9mmqr-2017/rp-prod151093
loads of stuff on ebay as well
Just assume that being suntour they are shit - what older forks are they comparable too?
you can get a brand new 120mm reba for £220 if your frame has a tapered head tube
My 2014 Talon was straight steerer, but I *think* it would take a tapered steerer with an external headset hearing.
Mine had the Rockshox TK Gold forks which were OK.