Thanks for replies.
He’s looking for 130 to 140mm travel, something light-ish as it’s an xc bike 55’s and lyriks might be a bit overkill on a stumpy, and he’s not keen on used but that might be the only choice. Will have to keep looking. Also think his wheels are Mavic not Hope so not sure about converting to 15mm.
Annoying that I may not be able to get forks for my 2011 bike, they make stuff so obsolete so quickly – 20mm was perfect, don’t know why we ended up with 15mm and can’t say I notice any real difference in straight or tapered forks when riding (I know … it’s all about marketing and making you purchase new stuff). Just hope I can keep my existing stuff going on and on.
Actually, if 26in stuff is dead as we’re constantly being brainwashed, where’s all the cheap wheels, forks, frames and tyres, I’d like some 26in 2.2 black chili rubber queens for a fiver thanks, as their so rubbish?