Fork Choice

[wicksey]

Upgrading from a crappy RST capa, funds are limited.

this

or this

or this (need to confirm steerer length of my bike. scrap that, current steerer is 220mm, this'll be too small.

Cheers

 

[Shredden]

Last one IMO

 

[wicksey]

just checked, 170mm steerer is too short.

Dang.

 

[rone]

In that case, option 2. The Tora air is a solid performing fork - some of the damping internals are shared with the Reba. They're a bit heavy - steel steerer and stanchions, but compared to the RST's they'll be night and day.

 

[Big Chuck]

In that case, option 2. The Tora air is a solid performing fork - some of the damping internals are shared with the Reba. They're a bit heavy - steel steerer and stanchions, but compared to the RST's they'll be night and day.

I agree with this one. I swapped my RST capa TL out with the 2008 Tora 318 air on the old HT bike and it was night and day.

 

[r.ayres1]

I had a set of Toras on a Norco Manic frame i had built up . They were as tough as nails and performed well.

 

[wicksey]

you say the difference is night and day, whats the main benefits of me upgrading?

 

[AngoXC]

you say the difference is night and day, whats the main benefits of me upgrading?

They will actually work?

The Tora will;

• soak up the bumps more effectively
• offer a much more reliable platform (so not pack up in the wet/cold)
• offer a much more adjustable platform (rebound, spring rate and lockout)
• be an all round stiffer ride with less flex etc

A very wise upgrade I think. Good luck!