Front Suspension Fork
07-12-20, 07:12 PM
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If you like the fit and feel of the bike, why such reluctance about putting more money into it? A bike can last indefinitely if maintained and upgraded. As for coil shocks, some pros prefer them:
07-13-20, 07:08 AM
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You might consider some tuning options on the fork you already have. Two suggestions:
1- Your Recon has the Turnkey damper (thus the “TK”) The Recon is also available with the Motion Control damper which is better. (I think those are the “RL” models). You will want to double check this, but I would be pretty certain that you could buy a Motion Control damper for an RL model and swap it. I’d guess that is around $40-60. Very easy swap.
2- make sure you have the right spring. If you are not using all your travel, get a softer spring. If you are bottoming the fork out more than occasionally, get a stiffer one.
The most important aspect of a fork’s performance is knowing how to set it up: spring rate (be it air pressure or coil stiffness), rebound damping, and compression damping all make a difference.
1- Your Recon has the Turnkey damper (thus the “TK”) The Recon is also available with the Motion Control damper which is better. (I think those are the “RL” models). You will want to double check this, but I would be pretty certain that you could buy a Motion Control damper for an RL model and swap it. I’d guess that is around $40-60. Very easy swap.
2- make sure you have the right spring. If you are not using all your travel, get a softer spring. If you are bottoming the fork out more than occasionally, get a stiffer one.
The most important aspect of a fork’s performance is knowing how to set it up: spring rate (be it air pressure or coil stiffness), rebound damping, and compression damping all make a difference.
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07-13-20, 09:57 AM
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Rockshox Reba 29 with straight streerer and QR...you can usually find some on ebay or Pinkbike for $200 or less. Reba would be an upgrade over your recon.
Cushier front tire? Remember that tires don't replace or act like suspension.
Cushier front tire? Remember that tires don't replace or act like suspension.
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You might consider some tuning options on the fork you already have. Two suggestions:
1- Your Recon has the Turnkey damper (thus the “TK”) The Recon is also available with the Motion Control damper which is better. (I think those are the “RL” models). You will want to double check this, but I would be pretty certain that you could buy a Motion Control damper for an RL model and swap it. I’d guess that is around $40-60. Very easy swap.
2- make sure you have the right spring. If you are not using all your travel, get a softer spring. If you are bottoming the fork out more than occasionally, get a stiffer one.
The most important aspect of a fork’s performance is knowing how to set it up: spring rate (be it air pressure or coil stiffness), rebound damping, and compression damping all make a difference.
1- Your Recon has the Turnkey damper (thus the “TK”) The Recon is also available with the Motion Control damper which is better. (I think those are the “RL” models). You will want to double check this, but I would be pretty certain that you could buy a Motion Control damper for an RL model and swap it. I’d guess that is around $40-60. Very easy swap.
2- make sure you have the right spring. If you are not using all your travel, get a softer spring. If you are bottoming the fork out more than occasionally, get a stiffer one.
The most important aspect of a fork’s performance is knowing how to set it up: spring rate (be it air pressure or coil stiffness), rebound damping, and compression damping all make a difference.
07-13-20, 12:40 PM
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It is fine to look at the sag for *****s and giggles, but what really matters is how it feels, and how much travel you are using when riding.
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07-27-20, 08:18 PM
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It really depends on what your doing. If you're riding around the neighborhood or going off curbs you shouldn't be bottoming out. Bottoming out is really just your fork not performing well enough for what you're doing.
