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[Closed] Rock Shox Reba RL or RLT

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Can somebody explain what the difference is between the Rock Shox Reba RL and RLT, and which one is better?

My head hurts trying to work it out!


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 12:09 pm
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It's OK I've found it! In case you are interested:

RL = "R"ebound and "L"ockout externally adjustable utilizing standard Motion Control unit
RLT = "R"ebound, "L"ockout, and Lockout "T"hreshold externally adjustable utilizing standard Motion Control unit
RLT Ti = "R"ebound, "L"ockout, and Lockout "T"hreshold externally adjustable utilizing BlackBox Motion Control Unit

As you were...


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 12:21 pm
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Go with the RL every time. The 'T' is not worth the extra money, neither is the remote poplock - mine stopped working after a couple of months and is now in the parts bin. Rockshox have become too complicated - which is perhaps why the 2013 models are no longer dual air.


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 12:34 pm
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The upgrade to blackbox used to be 100% worth it... Not so sure now since I think the RL should have the upgraded rebound circuit?


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 12:42 pm
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Whichever you chose, I don't think Merlin can be beaten on price.


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 12:47 pm
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Interesting, thanks Guys.

I was going to go for the RLT through Bike-Discounts.de as it's cheaper than the RL version!

If I've got a poplock from an old set of forks would I be able to use it on the Rebas?


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 1:12 pm
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You can only use the pop/push lock's on the forks that were designed for it. If it's advertised without, it will have a lever on top of the fork...the others have a hole and fixing point for a cable instead.


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 1:52 pm
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I HAVE A SET OF REBA 120MM RLT'S NEW WITH SHOCK PUMP AND MAXLE READY TO GO.. I HAVE A PRAM TO BUY! WHOOPIE! 🙂


 
Posted : 04/09/2012 11:19 am
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I have found the T in my RLT's to be useful as I am a bit heavy, so it helps to increase the threshold so the forks don't blow through their lockout too easily when really stamping on the pedals whilst climbing. I have uber-torque obviously 😐


 
Posted : 04/09/2012 11:49 am