On the back of the crown is a serial number. The number after the first letter is supposedly the year of the fork. So, for the fork above would be a 2012 fork. If there was a 3 after the letter it would be a 2013 fork and so on.
Is RockShox Recon Silver good?
Rider Review: RockShox Recon Silver RL Fork 29″ (Affordability and Performance) The Rockshox Recon combines trail performance and affordability giving riders a bombproof fork that is reliable and strong. Offering 100mm of travel, the Recon Silver RL is perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their stock suspension.
Are RockShox xc30 good?
XC30 takes in big bumps with a sure hand, but is still far away from what one would call comfortable….Review: Rock Shox XC30 suspension fork (2014)
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| SUMMARY Plus: Durable, a lot of settings for an entry-level model Minus: Heavier and more expensive than competitors, disappointing on-trail performance | 2.5 OVERALL SCORE |
Are expensive forks worth it?
High end forks handle everything better than a cheaper fork. More support throughout the travel, less spiking and a more supple ride. Cheaper forks will be a bit harsher, or may not be able to handle the impacts as well. They may not have compression or rebound dampening.
Is RockShox a good brand?
RockShox produces forks and shocks for everything from cross country to downhill riding at every price point. In addition to front and rear suspension, RockShox also developed the Reverb adjustable-height seatpost; the first dropper post to earn a five star rating from our testers.
How many different types of RockShox forks are there?
We’re a big seller of RockShox forks. At any one time we typically have more than 50 (!) different RockShox models listed. With this many variations of a brand’s product we thought it could do with a buyers guide of its own. This guide is not intended as a compatibility guide ie. what forks will physically fit your bike.
What is a steel stanchion Fork?
Steel stanchions (heavier than the usual aluminium). Usually coil sprung (as opposed to lighter air sprung forks). Available in short-to-mid length amounts of travel (80mm, 100mm or 120mm). Some models have mounts for rim brakes as well as disc brakes. Who it’s for: budget-minded casual riders. A heavy duty fork. Overbuilt for abuse.
What are the best forks for rough riding?
Long travel fork (170mm ish) with a single crown. 35mm stanchions. Designed for rough riding on bikes that are heavily biased towards performance on descents as opposed to climbs or contouring trails. With damping suited to aggro riding and repeated big hits. Lighter than a triple-clamp DH fork. Who it’s for: Downhillers on their day off.
