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[Closed] Rockshock Recon gold or X-Fusion slides?

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Hi all, looking at maybe getting a set of forks for an old OO 29" scandal which is currently running 440mm rigid's, I haven't seen anything of interest in the classifieds so I was looking in to new forks.
Doe's anyone have an opinion or links to better forks for the up to £300 range please?
They must be reasonably light & reliable, but not bothered about bells & whistles as once dialed I hardly ever touch my forks.

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2U2R


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 4:47 pm
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On a side note .... how do you find your Scandal with 440mm forks?


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 5:03 pm
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Well it's the original one that was designed with them in mind, so fine really, maybe a touch steeper than I'm used to but you do get used to it.
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Posted : 09/07/2013 5:46 pm
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I've been impressed with my slides so far. the pressure guide is a little on the high side. but 4 rides and no complaints.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 5:50 pm
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Cheers Paul, just been searching X-Fusion on here and they seem well made.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 6:50 pm
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Again for the daytime crowd?

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Posted : 10/07/2013 7:29 am
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X-Fusion, a lot of fork for the money.

You don't pay the extra badge cost of Fox or RS.


 
Posted : 10/07/2013 8:25 am
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out of the box, they are nicely made, no short cuts on quality.
i'm running a 15mm axle and a tapered steerer, which is a pretty stiff combo, no rooty/rockie deflection with the big wheels.
the lock out on top of the fork leg is possitive, easy to use and find.
the rebound adjuster has a range of about 20 clicks, and they do make a difference.
i'm struggling for things to say really, as they are good forks and very good for around 300 notes. No dramas, all good 😀
give upgrade a call and see if they can do you a deal via your LBS, i had a FF29 and a pair of slides for a very comfortable deal
cheers
Paul


 
Posted : 10/07/2013 8:50 am
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Many thanks once again, very informative.
Cheers.


 
Posted : 10/07/2013 3:37 pm
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ment to add, if you find yourself in shropshire (be affraid :lol:)
give me a shout and you can try them.
cheers
paul


 
Posted : 10/07/2013 3:41 pm