RockShox Recon Gold RL 2011 Forks

4.6/5 (5 Reviews)
MSRP : $421.00


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Product Description

  • Axle Type: 9mm QR
  • Spring Type: Solo Air
  • Compression Damping Adjuster
  • Crown: Forged, 6061 T-6 Hollow Aluminum
  • Steer Tube Diameter: 1-1/8"


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Reviews 1 - 5 (5 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Mattley a Cross Country Rider from Cincinnati

Date Reviewed: December 6, 2011

Strengths:    Weight, decently stiff, looks

Weaknesses:    Only decently stiff, no compression adjustment

Bottom Line:   
I like this fork. It was a budget decision, but a huge upgrade from my Dart. I have noticed some flex coming from it, and I while I have found a sweet spot in air pressure, I would like a bit more compression damping. Great fork for mid range, I have just out grown it at 200+lbs

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $235.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   Rock Shox Dart, Fox F120, Float 32

Bike Setup:   Iron Horse hardtail, XT, Elixir R, Recon Gold


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Hardtail 355 a Weekend Warrior from Maryland

Date Reviewed: November 22, 2011

Strengths:    Adjustability, light weight and price!

I have never upgraded folks before and I wish I had done it earlier. Once dialed in it does everything you'd expect it to and has you going back for more.


Weaknesses:    None thus far

Bottom Line:   
For you Weekend Warriors on a budget out there....

If you want the feel of a high end fork without breaking the bank, Rock Shox has done it here!

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Favorite Trail:   Still searching

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $375.00

Purchased At:   eBay, new

Similar Products Used:   Sun Tour(junk) and RST(rubbish)

Bike Setup:   '10 Trek 3900 Disc(orange).....now this will make y'all laugh....Full XT drivetrain - 9 spd, Sram Attack shifters '12 Code R's(203/185), '10 Azonic Outlaws(black),Panaracer XC Fire tires(2.1"), Cane Creek headset, RaceFace bars/grips and stem, '11 Rock Shox Recon Gold RL


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by nefariousrogue a Weekend Warrior from West Palm Beach, FL

Date Reviewed: September 8, 2011

Strengths:    Lighter weight, Solo air design for easier tuning, Compression lockout, Simple and easy rebound tuning.

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
Incredible shock. Super plush ride, and very responsive with proper rebound tuning. Lockout works great when I need it, and the Motion Control helps to soak up some of the bumps if I leave the lockout engaged. And that "Phssshhh" sound it makes when taking bumps... that's the sound of awesome!

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Favorite Trail:   Markham Park, Sunrise, FL

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Purchased At:   Bikesdirect.com

Bike Setup:   This came on my 2011 Motobecane Fantom Elite DS


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by diego a Weekend Warrior from Marikina, Philippines

Date Reviewed: May 27, 2011

Strengths:    Light, responsive, flushness, stiff & perfect rebound adjustment

Weaknesses:    none

Bottom Line:   
An awesome fork, coming from a Suntour Epicon for 2 years, I really felt the big difference in terms of responsiveness, flushness and excellent rebound adjustment. Great value for the money. Highly recommended for riders who's looking for a good fork with a mid-level price.

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Favorite Trail:   Maarat & Licao-Licao Trail

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $390.00

Purchased At:   Cycle Art

Similar Products Used:   Suntour epicon, Suntour Axon

Bike Setup:   Giant XTC Team frame, xt groupset, mavic xc717 rim w/ PSR spokes & nips, truvativ stylo team cockpit, 100mm Rockshox Gold RL, wtb saddle & Maxxis crossmark tire


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by maclgallant a Weekend Warrior from Moncton, NB Canada

Date Reviewed: April 19, 2011

Strengths:    plush, adjustable, great value for the money, looks, simplicity, easy to setup, quality metal parts no plastic (except for the air cap)

Weaknesses:    for the price none

Bottom Line:   
For the money this fork can't be beat
it's nice and light mine weight in at 3.7 lbs
super plush i weight in at 240lbs, i can set preload(air) perfectly without sacrificing smoothness, which was a major issue with my exr pro air

motion controle works very well,

the fork is exactly what i was looking for, coming from a 105mm fork , having that extra 15mm adds some confidence going downhill.

Bottom of the line if your looking for a good fork and don't wanna spend more than 500$ including shipping taxes this is the fork to get, unless of course you catch a sale on a reba :p..
if you purchase this fork you won't regret it

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Favorite Trail:   university trail

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $380.00

Purchased At:   bikesports.ca

Similar Products Used:   indy s, manitou sxr, marzocchi exr pro

Bike Setup:   Giant rainier, mavic xm717/xt wheels, monkeylite bar, deuce xc stem, ea50 seatpost, full x7 drivetrain, lx crank, hayes stoker carbon brakes, RS RECON GOLD RL 120mm



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