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I've just ordered a very nice limited edition Storck Rebel Carbon frame 
My plan is to build up a light but strong bike, and my attentions are now turning to forks.
As I'm quite big (6ft 1, 16 stone), I don't think I should be getting anything like SID world cups as they'll wobble all over the place. A friend has recommended Rebas, and I quite like the Pace RC40s.
Are these strong enough?
Can anyone recommend a reasonably light but strong fork?
My plan is to build up a light but strong bike, and my attentions are now turning to forks.
As I'm quite big (6ft 1, 16 stone), I don't think I should be getting anything like SID world cups as they'll wobble all over the place. A friend has recommended Rebas, and I quite like the Pace RC40s.
Are these strong enough?
Can anyone recommend a reasonably light but strong fork?
RockShox, Fox Forx and Marzocchi are the top 3 in my opinion.
Manitous aren't very good (a friend works in their warranty dept...) and I've had bad experiences with Pace forks in the past, but this was about 4 years ago, so they're probably far better now. Lots of sexy carbon on them too!
If you want a very strong and stiff setup, go for a 20mm boltthrough axel. Bit of a faff as it won't be as easy as a quick release, but will help lots.
Something like THIS would work well.
Air springs so pretty light. Marzocchi's legendary build quality. Run at 120mm for a nice XC fork, or 150mm for the bigger stuff
Manitous aren't very good (a friend works in their warranty dept...) and I've had bad experiences with Pace forks in the past, but this was about 4 years ago, so they're probably far better now. Lots of sexy carbon on them too!
If you want a very strong and stiff setup, go for a 20mm boltthrough axel. Bit of a faff as it won't be as easy as a quick release, but will help lots.
Something like THIS would work well.
Air springs so pretty light. Marzocchi's legendary build quality. Run at 120mm for a nice XC fork, or 150mm for the bigger stuff
Pace make good forks but reliability can be a problem. My last forks were Pro Class 2 (broken or bent... springs x 5, braces x 2, crown x 2, caliper mounts x 2) But they were nice and light and plush.
Fox have a long heritage of dampers (they were responsible for the start of the damper revolution in F1 the 80`s) and make high quality kit. However you do have to do a bit of simple lubing on them every 25 hours of riding.
I now have Fox on my bike.
Fox have a long heritage of dampers (they were responsible for the start of the damper revolution in F1 the 80`s) and make high quality kit. However you do have to do a bit of simple lubing on them every 25 hours of riding.
I now have Fox on my bike.
Congratulations great choice! As you`ve gone for a top of the line hardtail frame there really is no alternative to the Fox f80x because it works well, is pretty stiff and has the best build quality on the market.
Second choice would be Reba if it has to be light or the new top of the line CC model from marzocchi (can`t remember the name).
Cheers Jens
Second choice would be Reba if it has to be light or the new top of the line CC model from marzocchi (can`t remember the name).
Cheers Jens
I agree that Marzocchi's are renowned for strength but I've never thought they were the lightest fork out there.
Compared to the fox forks that have been linked. The Zocchis weigh in at 2.27Kg, while the fox under cuts them at only 1.64Kg.
If I was to build a XC bike, be it light weight. I would stay away from Zocchi's and go with another company.
Aren't Manitou's ment to be light?
Compared to the fox forks that have been linked. The Zocchis weigh in at 2.27Kg, while the fox under cuts them at only 1.64Kg.
If I was to build a XC bike, be it light weight. I would stay away from Zocchi's and go with another company.
Aren't Manitou's ment to be light?
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