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

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/frame-forks/forks-shocks/rockshox-suspension-forks/rockshox-recon-gold-tk-forks-2012.html

my mate has just emailed me this as well

http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1024/a90269/reba-rl-solo-air-100-maxle-lite-15-glossy-black-pushloc.html?mfid=45

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

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.

also on classified:

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-rockshox-reba-rlt-26-maxle-black

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