Originally Posted by
Amt0571
I would avoid this forks because they are either heavy, have a really simple damper, or are simply lower quality. A fork is a component that suffers a great deal of stress, so it's better to invest in a good one and service it regularly IMO. I would only choose a cheap fork over a more expensive one if I knew I wasn't going to service it when I should.
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There are a lot of different Recon models. Some with Debonair and Motion Control. I don't think those are much to complain about on a $1K bike.
Out of curiosity, what do you think one should be expecting on a sub-$1K bike?