Submitted by
MONGE
a Racer
from Costa Rica Date Reviewed: September 1, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Is light enough, stiff for a 70kg rider like me, responsive, and so soft... I love it
Weaknesses:
The remote lock out gets stuck sometimes, I also had the same issue with a Tora 318
Similar Products Used:
RST, Tora 318
Bike Setup:
Trek 8500, Crossride UB/Disc, LX & XT components
Bottom Line:
is a great fork, it does worth the money...
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Submitted by
smokinjoe
a Racer
from mtn home ark usa Date Reviewed: July 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
syllamo
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$475.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
Sram, sram, sram
Similar Products Used:
rock shox, fox, marzok
Bike Setup:
GF HT
Bottom Line:
I thought id try Sram products one more time. Big mistake. This fork lasted less than a year before it blew. Lock out wont lock out, can't get a full 80mm of travel. I've read that these forks are notorius for this.
I swear, if i ever buy another crappin Sram product i'll be even a bigger fool than i am now. I'm 160lb xc, not a thrasher.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Frederick, MD - USA Date Reviewed: April 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Lawnmower -Frederick Watershed
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$575.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
They're awesome. Not too heavy. Stiff. They take a beating and sponge up pretty much everything the trail throws at 'em. I ride very rocky trails and these things are phenomenal. The remote lock out feature is a plus. Not always necessary, but comes in handy sometimes. Nice to have the option.
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any yet.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox sid race. (BTW- they pretty much stunk)
Bike Setup:
Fisher sugar 1 (still a cool bike), race face deus crank, fox float, thompson post
Bottom Line:
They are worth the money for a fantastic ride quality. Now they just need to hold up.
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Submitted by
felixe
a Cross Country Rider
from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date Reviewed: March 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Nirvana
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle indyoutfitte
Strengths:
Travel and plush ride.
Negative air spring
Damping
Weaknesses:
Reliability
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox, RST.
Bike Setup:
Slingshot ripper, sram, rockshox, FSA.
Bottom Line:
Great forks but I think I got a "dud" pair.
When they work, they work really well but in 6 months I have blown a rebound o-ring and a pin worked loose inside which carved into the stanchions, causing air to leak from the positive to negative chamber.
Distributor will not cover my warranty so I have to pay $350 for the new CSU assembly to have it replaced, this plus $75 for a new O-ring assembly makes them expensive.
Oh yeah - I should mention they came from Bicycle indyoutfitters and as well as the above problems that someone there had super-glued in the seals, deforming them and causing dirt to enter the forks - nice work cowboys!!
If it wasn't for the repairs I'd give 5 chillis, but these forks are costing me too much money to keep!!!
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Submitted by
depp
a Cross Country Rider
from Methcondido Date Reviewed: October 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Elfin forrest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
Very Plush, lockout is uncanny, and the weight is very nice. The fork doesn't have the generic Taiwan appearance. It almost seems to be a solid fork. I have never rode a fox fork but I have heard they are quite similar just half the price.
Weaknesses:
Well the fork has begun to leak in less than a month. Actually the fork is leaking where the flood gate is located. The most bothersome of this fork is the manual states travel adjustment. This fork does not have a travel adjustment, Rock Shox has lied stating the item has travel adjustment yet it does not.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi
Bike Setup:
Intense tracer, Chris King, Azonic. God Bless America
Bottom Line:
The shop I purchased the fork at claims they will fix the fork for free. Well that is yet to be done. Bottom line is the Lock Out rocks, and for a fork this soft it's a great combo.
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Submitted by
slyder327
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: August 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Albion Black
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Strengths:
Adjustable like you would not believe. Strong...no flex, and what a ride !
Oh almost forgot....you will hear something from you Reba forks every time you ride..." Is That All You've Got "
Weaknesses:
Very Adjustable ! Read elsewhere on this site as to how to set them up. It will be well worth your time. Factory fork PSI settings out to lunch.
Similar Products Used:
Fox, Marzochi
Bike Setup:
08 Giant Trance 2, mostly stock except for these babies.
Bottom Line:
Best fork I have ever ridden ! Do your self a favor, and BUY THEM !
The ride is amazing...equal to or better than Fox, and the money you'll save over the Fox will allow for more upgrades. I have yet to bottom these forks and I have taken some really fast and un expected logs and drop offs. Nothing but a smooth landing, without any flex.
I am 207lbs...I know ...I know loose some weight, but I have mine set at 115+/110-, Lock Out at half, and dampening at 3/4 turn, and what a smooth ride. Nice progressive build up at the end of the stroke and no bottom out.
So stop reading and get out there and buy your self a set.
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Submitted by
cyril
a Cross Country Rider
from Prague, Czech Republic Date Reviewed: August 8, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$615.00
Purchased At:
Prague
Strengths:
Very flexible in adjusting (I recommend to study MNL before adjusting). From very hard (sportive) to very sensitive and fine (touristic) fork response. Firm and lightweight. I weight 75kg.
Weaknesses:
Didn't find so far.
Similar Products Used:
RoxSchock Pilot C - but uncomparable - heavy, hard, fixed response configuration (disaster)
Bike Setup:
Merida Mission Comp 2003 - full suspension bike weight about 13kg. Changed rear suspension by one from manitu with "inteligent" response - resistent to the paedal force. Equiped by Shimano LX/XT, Mavic complete rims.
Bottom Line:
I bought this fork as upgrade from RoxShock Pilot C - BTW terrible fork. The first chnage I noticed was lightweight front, the second - I didn't notice the potholes at the street I usualy start my trip. And I just adjusted the preasure in the main chamber and in the chamber of the senstivity bias. The last change was the speed of the dumping. The experience is excelent - I have new bike - fast and sitting on the road. My hands are not tired. The fork lock works fine a fast. I am happy with this fork.
I can recommend this fork to very sportive XC riders who are riding Marathons or simillar races.
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Submitted by
Jez
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne VIC Australia Date Reviewed: May 17, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light, adjustable, smooth, look great
Weaknesses:
Little bit flexy for heavier riders
Similar Products Used:
05, 06 RS Reba, 06 Pike, 07 Fox 32 F100RLC
Bike Setup:
Stock Giant Trance0 with full SRAM X0 (Matchmaker & Pushloc), Avid Juicy Carbons, Crank Bros Acid 2 carbon pedals, Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyres, Peaty Lizard Skins grips
Bottom Line:
I have the fork set up for 115mm (I get 112mm on full compression!) but I'm 92kg (203lbs) and I find the fork just a little flexy in this setting. In the 100mm, setting it wasn't so bad (to be expected, and I did just come off a Pike...) That being said, this is one smooth, tunable fork that keeps the wheel tracking the ground really well, takes bigger hits in its stride and has good small bump sensitivity. Between the Dual Air (positive and negative air pressure adjustment), and a good damping range, it's very easy to set up the fork to your liking. The lock out is great and the Floodgate allows for a wide range of adjustment to the blow-off setting, so it can be set up for full lockout, or just to cut some bobbing when pedalling out of the saddle. The Pushloc is a better lever system than the Poploc, but costs extra. Matches SRAM X) very nicely, though, and fits on a Matchmaker clamp. Neat! The Reba Race is hard to fault for general XC riding. If you're a bit heavier or bomb a bit more, a Pike is a very good and very underrated alternative. Otherwise, the Reba Race will keep you very happy.
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Submitted by
Phil
a Cross Country Rider
from Ne Date Reviewed: April 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
any CC trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
This is a great product. I raced this shock for the first time this past weekend, and it was sweet ridin'. Appreciate the adjustability on the fly. Great through all kinds of bumps/terrain. Lock out feature is new to me and well worth it's weight.
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Used:
About 6 yr old Rock shoks, don't recall the model
Bike Setup:
Felt Nine Pro stock, shimano XT components, Cross maxx tire
Bottom Line:
Great fork, performed well under some tough conditions. easy to clean up; ability to tune to rider weight and riding style is a strong point. solid on the road. I would recommend this product...
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Submitted by
Bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Lexington, Ky Date Reviewed: January 18, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Zilpo
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Capital City Cycles Frankfort Ky
Strengths:
Stiff adjustable and plush
Weaknesses:
None yet
Bike Setup:
Dakota 29er stock for now
Bottom Line:
This fork is a upgrade for me I've been pounding a IndyXC for about 10 years on my old fisher and finally decided a new ride was in order I feel like I am riding a caddy now. This fork feels awesome and I appreciate the adjustability.
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