XC fork advice

**fatman** · 08-30-2007, 05:56 AM

I'm looking for a light weight 80-100mm XC fork with a lockout to put on a single speed. I have been more of a roadie the last few years and am not up on whats on the market these days. Any advice would be appreciated.

**kellen** · 08-30-2007, 08:44 AM

Fox F100 RLC
Rockshox Reba
Marzocchi Corsa SL WC

Those are all the top-end models that I would reccomend on the market. Are there other features you desire beyond just a lockout? Rebound/Compression dampening? Air vs. Coil? etc. etc.

And of course, price range?

**fatman** · 08-30-2007, 09:21 AM

I think I would prefer air just because that is what I am use to, but as long as it works well it doesn't really matter. I'm looking to spend from $350-$500.

**chaka** · 08-30-2007, 09:29 AM

Reba. Very happy with mine on the ss. A little lighter than my Fox, more adjustable, and cheaper. hmmmm.

**Conundrum** · 08-30-2007, 09:32 AM

I just sold my F100 RL to ski_faster. I liked it a lot and I think he digs it. I only sold it to go to a 140.

**Andy_B** · 08-30-2007, 09:53 AM

I would opt for the Reba or something from Fox.

I have spent time on both, only went with the reba for it's bar mounted lock out.

**uncle crud** · 08-30-2007, 10:53 AM

Reba. I love the one on my SS.

RockShox have their air forks/shocks pretty dialed.

**chaka** · 08-30-2007, 11:04 AM

yes! I forgot to mention the on bar poploc remote for the Reba. I frigging love that feature, esp for single speed.

**fatman** · 08-30-2007, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the input, I really like the idea of the bar mounted lock-out. It looks like my buddy at the LBS can pick up a REBA for me at a very resonable price.

**homerjay** · 08-30-2007, 11:42 AM

I had a Reba and loved it until it shat the bed after one season. Got a fox F100RL something, and I like it better than the Reba when it was new. I'm not to picky about adjustment, etc, I like to set it and forget it. I think the handlebar lockout is lame, too, as it's not a 'real' lockout and the lever can and will get damaged in a crash.

Get a fox.

Or, you can buy my 2006 Reba team with not a drop of oil in it for $100 plus shipping. You can have it rebuilt for $150 and then you get a new-ish Reba for $250.

**m1e448** · 08-30-2007, 06:11 PM

Marzocchi Corsa, Marathon, Fox, Reba. Fox will need oil change and seals about once a year if you ride a a lot, Reba's have been good to most people, Corsa's take a while to break in, Marathon's are solid and rebuildable.

**BushwackerinPA** · 08-30-2007, 06:17 PM

Just got a giant trance with Reba Sl and must say it rides pretty damn good.

**rideit** · 08-30-2007, 06:20 PM

Hold the phone, I do have an 06' 100mm Fox Float RLT, (top o' da line air fork, w/lock-out) near mint, for $375. (shipping included)
Please consider.
It kicks a whole lotta ass.