Devildog

One for the MTB ers

I've got a Scott Reflex 20 disk which is a couple of years old now.

Very happy with it, do mostly trails ranging from smooth forest to seriously rutted/tree rooted/rocky, and everything in between.

It came with Rock Shox Dart forks (100mm travel). The forks have been ok, but flex a bit under hard braking and despite being bump/rebound adjustable with lockout are not that absorbent for the rougher surfaces.

If you hit a really big big rit/rock/bump they work, but seem too stiff for the middle gound.

Not looking to spend a fortune (the bike itself wasn't that expensive) but looking for something more robust, yet giving a smoother ride on the rougher surfaces.

Any thoughts/ideas?

Should I be looking at air rather than coil?

Matteeboy

I do highly recommend air over coil - smoother, easier to adjust the firmness and lighter. Depends on budget - I'd look at Rockshox Reba Rockshox Reba Race 2009 - RockShox Suspension Forks

Fox Float (I have these - wicked forks) are also very good but pricey.

At the cheaper end, look at Rockshox Toras - coil sprung but very robust and pretty plush - Mrs Matt's bike has these.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=13113

Try and buy 2009 or 2008 forks that will be much cheaper - forks haven't moved very quickly technology wise in the last few years.

Don't go overboard in travel or you'll wreck your geometry. 120mm absolute max.

BOB.T

I like my Rock Shox Recons

Devildog

Cheers Matt

ChrisB

If the steerer on your existing forks is 185mm or less, then these Rebas are a steal from Merlin:

Rockshox Fork Sale - RockShox Suspension Forks

Devildog

Saw them.

Will check and see

phil_wrx

iTrader: (2)

ive got this very same problem as my drop off 4's make a clank noise when i jump things lol

myself the choice is

pike 426
revelation 426
fox float 32 140mm travel version

but id recommend

rock shox rebas mate as my mate has just fitted them to his and it transformed his bike.

davyboy

What's the benefit of air over springs other than weight?

Matteeboy

Air - plusher, quicker rebound, more adjustable. Ideal for anything from XC to medium all mountain stuff.

Coil - tougher, can be smoother if set up perfectly, generally better for longer travel suspension.

davyboy

Good succinct answer Matthew.

Thanks

Devildog

bugger...too short

the reba race are looking favourites at the moment