Originally Posted by
eicca
Personally, knowing what I know now, I'd look for a good used fork. Like I said, I have a RockShox XC30 and it's ok, gets me by for now, but I've seen good forks go on my local classifieds for only $200-300 which is good for a fork.
If you do want to buy new, I'd recommend the RockShox XC32 as the lowest-end.
And of course, feel free to hit me up for advice, especially drivetrain stuff.
Completely agree. I bought a used FOX F-100, then another bike and another used F-100. Then another and a F-100 with Terra Logic. The only fork that gave me some trouble was the one with Terra logic, but it works too. Never paid over $300 for a used Fox. Actually found a local older F-100 for $100. I like used upper level forks and I'm stickin with them. IMHO, Way, way better than a new low end spring fork.