Pike vs Revelation

[Go]

Just got myself a 2016 Kona Honzo ST frame. Now the fun process of building it up begins. Here is where the rotorburn collective experience will be handy. Do I get a 120mm or 130mm fork (29 inch wheels)? and do I fork out the extra cash for Pikes or get the Revs? I have the pikes in my AM rig and love them. Both are basically the same weight. I guess the question is if the pikes are 300 bucks better than the revs? Most riding will be around fairly smooth trails, ( Smiths Gully, YT, Buxton, Lysty). I'm considering Fox 34 Factory but can't find a price that competes with the pikes

Would like to hear from those who have tried both.

Thanks for your help peeps

 

[moorey]

I have numerous sets of both. Been a rev fanboi for many years. They are 150-200g lighter, and a great xc trail fork....but the pikes are in another league. Not really much dearer if you buy smart. I paid around $750 new delivered for 2 of my sets.

 

[Dozer]

Pikes will outperform Revelation's any day of the week in any application. Revelations are more useful on your lawn mower.

 

[moorey]

Pikes will outperform Revelation's any day of the week in any application. Revelations are more useful on your lawn mower.

You monster. Revs aren't designed for a 120kg fat fuck like you. Compare a Rev to a fox 32. Revs any day. Pikes ARE that much better yes...I even run them on my XC bike.

 

[Go]

Did you get your pikes from ze germans? They seem to have the better prices so far

 

[moorey]

Did you get your pikes from ze germans? They seem to have the better prices so far

Ja, ja......

 

[stirk]

I have numerous sets of both. Been a rev fanboi for many years. They are 150-200g lighter, and a great xc trail fork....but the pikes are in another league. Not really much dearer if you buy smart. I paid around $750 new delivered for 2 of my sets.

And people try to sell second hand pikes for $950!

 

[marc.r]

i've only ridden motion control revs but based on that. pike were MUCH better. rode higher in their travel without losing plushness(the biggest benifit by far), better rebound, a bit stiffer.

if you are light and don't ride aggressively or are new to mountain biking then revs are fine and I agree they are better than f32s but really if you are looking at f32s you should be looking at XC forks like rebas or sids as I dont think many people ride 120mm + fox 32s anymore.

 

[Go]

i've only ridden motion control revs but based on that. pike were MUCH better. rode higher in their travel without losing plushness(the biggest benifit by far), better rebound, a bit stiffer.

Seems to be that the pikes are indeed that much better even if a bit pricier.

Now the other question, 120mm or 130mm travel? Don't give a shit if climbing is affected by the longer travel, just don't want the bike to feel unbalanced on when the going gets tough. I have the idea longer travel hard tails' geometry goes to shit in steep terrain or heavy braking. Not sure if 130mm is considered longer travel though

 

[teK--]

Pikes any day of week hands down whoops the damper in the Revs.

 

[The Reverend]

I own both, and would go Pike every single time.
As nice as the Revelation is as a light trail / XC fork, the Pike has it beat - everywhere.

You won't regret it.