what hardtail can you use for downhill and what forks would be good

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what hardtail can you use for downhill and what forks would be good
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flag jughead12
Posted: Dec 26, 2010 at 19:01 Quote
holy $h!t trash that idea thats wwaaaayyyy over my budget.although there is what looks to be a new rockshox recon for sale on here for $250, are they any good?
flag Nobble
Posted: Dec 26, 2010 at 19:05 Quote
I wouldnt get a Recon, buy used, you can get stuff wayyy cheaper. I'd look for a used Pike, DJ1 or Argyle
flag jughead12
Posted: Dec 26, 2010 at 19:07 Quote
yyeeaaahhhhh my budget is like $160-$200 so yeah...........
flag zachk
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 at 8:44 Quote
jughead12 wrote:
yyeeaaahhhhh my budget is like $160-$200 so yeah...........


Or run what you got. Fancy new forks aren't going to make you faster. Use what you have. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
flag jughead12
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 at 14:13 Quote
what about a brand new 2010 marzocchi 22 rlo for $96.00 at jenson USA?
flag Nobble
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 at 14:15 Quote
jughead12 wrote:
what about a brand new 2010 marzocchi 22 rlo for $96.00 at jenson USA?
I wouldnt, that's an entry level XC fork, you'd probably break it
flag jughead12
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 at 14:19 Quote
haha your not giving me many options lol
flag Nobble
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 at 14:19 Quote
Then just keep what you've got and save some more $$$, there's no point in upgrading to a worse fork
flag jughead12
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 at 14:20 Quote
btw im not gonna be using it for dh or insane dj's or anything serious
flag road-psyclist
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 at 14:28 Quote
Nobble wrote:
jughead12 wrote:
what about a brand new 2010 marzocchi 22 rlo for $96.00 at jenson USA?
I wouldnt, that's an entry level XC fork, you'd probably break it


Agreed.
flag cruelty-and-the-beast
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 at 14:51 Quote
Doesnt matter what its being used for in this case... buy something used that can handle your progression... all my forks ive bought used, but you have to look carefully... the forks ive purchased we're in like new condition...but still cheaper than new
flag jcc1015
Posted: Dec 31, 2010 at 8:30 Quote
jughead12 wrote:
haha your not giving me many options lol

You're looking at one of the most expensive upgrades on a bike, with a tiny little budget, you have little to no options that will last doing any freeride type riding.

The only way to get what you are looking for is to save up and double or triple your budget, or buy used. One of these is much easier than the other option.

 


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