Front fork recommendations?
04-29-20, 01:57 PM
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Front fork recommendations?
Front fork recommendations for a '97 Norco Lobos Pro and an '02 Kona NuNu? The Norco came with a Rockshox Indy XC (obsolete, no longer supported) and I'm looking at the 30 Silver TK.
The Kona has Rockshox Judy TT's.
The Kona has Rockshox Judy TT's.
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04-30-20, 02:42 AM
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I think assume are 1 1/8 straight headsets and rim brakes? Both of the original forks are elastomer-loaded trash. Also, to be honest, I wouldn't put a lot of money in either bike. 30 silver TK is probably your best option for either, or even a really cheap suntour XCM. Anything really nice will at the minimum require either buying vintage or getting a disc front wheel and brake.
I personally have very limited love for very old full suspension bikes like the Norco, but the Kona could be a nice bike, either with a nicer suspension fork for XC trail riding (stock is 80mm BTW, don't go more than 100mm), or with a rigid fork for commuting/gravel/touring/etc.
I personally have very limited love for very old full suspension bikes like the Norco, but the Kona could be a nice bike, either with a nicer suspension fork for XC trail riding (stock is 80mm BTW, don't go more than 100mm), or with a rigid fork for commuting/gravel/touring/etc.
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The RockShox Recon can also be disassembled and the internal spacers swapped around for 80‐120mm of travel. So you can configure it to best match the old fork.
The Recon has the option of both rim V brake studs as well as disc.
At $250 a pop though, you'd really have to like your bike though. My household has 2 in the fleet. They are good forks. But I'd be hesitant to spend the cash for any bike I wasn't invested in.
I'd get a spring fork if the motive was just keeping something on the road.
Air/oil is the way to go IMO, if you actually intend to go play in the woods. Just don't forget to buy a shock pump. ~$40 or so.
The Recon has the option of both rim V brake studs as well as disc.
At $250 a pop though, you'd really have to like your bike though. My household has 2 in the fleet. They are good forks. But I'd be hesitant to spend the cash for any bike I wasn't invested in.
I'd get a spring fork if the motive was just keeping something on the road.
Air/oil is the way to go IMO, if you actually intend to go play in the woods. Just don't forget to buy a shock pump. ~$40 or so.
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Thanks for the input.
