Forks for a giant XTC

[onrails]

Hey guys I have a 08/09 approx giant xtc 1 (red and silver version) it came with the reba remote lockout forks.
They have packed it in now and I was wanting to get a replacement for for the bike. As I am a bit por atm I was
chasing a second hand fork, What would you guys recommend for me? main use is on streets but there is a bit of XC too.

cheers Matt

 

[Halo1]

Hey guys I have a 08/09 approx giant xtc 1 (red and silver version) it came with the reba remote lockout forks.
They have packed it in now and I was wanting to get a replacement for for the bike. As I am a bit por atm I was
chasing a second hand fork, What would you guys recommend for me? main use is on streets but there is a bit of XC too.

cheers Matt

How "packed it in" are the forks, have you tried to get them fixed? it might be cheaper then getting some new ones.

 

[AngoXC]

How "packed it in" are the forks, have you tried to get them fixed? it might be cheaper then getting some new ones.

+1

I'd explore this option before anything, especially on a tight budget. They're a great fork!

 

[onrails]

+1

I'd explore this option before anything, especially on a tight budget. They're a great fork!

they need a full rebuild from what I remember haven't riden it for over year. The guy at the shop said it would I would be better off getting a secondhand fork or if ad the money a new one as they were gone. From hat I can tell you about them they have no air tired refilling it but nothing ... I am in perth and from what I understand I would have to send the fork over east?

I am a bit of a noob in this department.

 

[agentninety3]

You could have a look in the For Sale section for any 100mm travel forks. 120mm will work as well, but the length will likely slacken the head angle a degree or so.

From memory the XtCs haven't ended up with a tapered steerer, so you're probably looking for a straight 1.125" steerer tube.

Dual air forks will be lighter (and more expensive) than coil forks.

On a side note, without years use, how is the headset? Mine had developed a bad case of rust when I went to disassemble to bike for a rebuild.

 

[Dales Cannon]

I think that rebuilt Rebas will be better than anything you can get second hand for the same money. Try another bike shop for an opinion.

 

[Pebble]

If you can't find a good bike shop that does servicing in your area then look up others such as Phantom Cycles / TBSM etc, it would cost you extra but you could always post your forks to them. Yes that might end up costing a reasonable amount but like others have said it's still probably cheaper than a decent 2nd hand fork and at least you know how well your fork has been treated (if it's had a hard life yeah maybe it's not worthwhile servicing?).

You could argue that for a couple of hundred more you could just buy a new fork though.

For example something like this, it's probably a step up from what the current model 26" wheel Giant XTC comes with (air versions would cost a bit more again but lighter, this would be noticeably heavier than the Reba but lighter than a Tora. The Reba has a great reputation though, probably worthwhile keeping.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=71179

With anything 2nd hand you can't necessarily guarantee that it won't need a service anyway (unless it's been done already or the fork is near new).

 

[onrails]

If you can't find a good bike shop that does servicing in your area then look up others such as Phantom Cycles / TBSM etc, it would cost you extra but you could always post your forks to them. Yes that might end up costing a reasonable amount but like others have said it's still probably cheaper than a decent 2nd hand fork and at least you know how well your fork has been treated (if it's had a hard life yeah maybe it's not worthwhile servicing?).

You could argue that for a couple of hundred more you could just buy a new fork though.

For example something like this, it's probably a step up from what the current model 26" wheel Giant XTC comes with (air versions would cost a bit more again but lighter, this would be noticeably heavier than the Reba but lighter than a Tora. The Reba has a great reputation though, probably worthwhile keeping.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=71179

With anything 2nd hand you can't necessarily guarantee that it won't need a service anyway (unless it's been done already or the fork is near new).

ok cool, I will have a chat to a place here and see what they say, I have enjoyed the reba and would get another one for sure. One feature I would love to have again is the remote lockout.
I am pretty poor atm although I may be getting a bonus in the near future so this would enable me to spend around 700-900 on a fork do you guys think I should do that?
if so what would be a good option in that range?
Cheers

 

[Dales Cannon]

Still think rebuilt Rebas are your best option. I had Rebas on my Norco XTC FS1.0 and rate them better than most anything else I have ridden since. If you have $$$$$$$$ to throw at an expensive fork consider selling your bike and/or upgrading components and a rebuild with the cash rather than just fitting an expensive fork.

 

[onrails]

Still think rebuilt Rebas are your best option. I had Rebas on my Norco XTC FS1.0 and rate them better than most anything else I have ridden since. If you have $$$$$$$$ to throw at an expensive fork consider selling your bike and/or upgrading components and a rebuild with the cash rather than just fitting an expensive fork.

ok nice one will suss out the rebuild, if the cash comes get some gear.
Sorry if i am asking too many questions but how long will the components on the bike last, im running all XT and have some USA DH rims on it because i buckle everything else cost around $1700 the brand name eludes me ATM.

What would you guys do if you were in my position?

Many thanks