Author Topic: Fork upgrade  (Read 628 times)

Liam

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Re: Fork upgrade
« on: September 10, 2012, 12:27:36 pm »
I wouldn't spend the money it cost to purchase a quality aftermarket fork (650-1000.00) if I were still stuck with a 9mm QR axle.  I'd pony up the money to get a new thru-axle compatible front wheel as well, or I'd just decide to be happy with what I already had. 

And, once you've decided to buy a new after market fork and wheel...you might as well buy a new bike and get all new and updated components.

That being said, a 2012 (or newer!) 100mm RS Reba or Fox Float, would feel nicer, smoother and stiffer (laterally) than the OEM Recon that came on your wife's bike.   Though, the recon is plenty of fork for most riders.

AS far as geometry and balance, I'm willing to bet that going from 80mm of travel to 100mm with the new slacker Head Angle and slightly higher BB will probably feel better to your wife than what she presently rides (as it would for most folks.).