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SlavaDate Reviewed: October 31, 2012
Strengths: Don't knowWeaknesses: Very poor QC of Rock Shox.Bottom Line: I got as OEM kit, and after the first ride I found that fork bushing has defect - knocking. This fork is right out of the box and already with bushing issue!
It looks like my bike will stuck at the back of my house for a month or so, while RS distributer servicing the fork...
I would not buy both R and RL version, or would check twice for any factory defects!
Sorry... I don't like SRAM products, like Avid and RockShox
Bike Setup: SantaCruz Heckler
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AMSMANFACEDate Reviewed: October 23, 2012
Strengths: PRICE. PLUSH FEEL. NICE CONTROLLED FORKWeaknesses: not as adjustable as some would like but I have set it up just right anyway!Bottom Line: I have the Sektor R Solo Air version (not the coil) with the 9mm QR. I come in at 13.5 stone (85 kgs) and this fork has taken numerous, serious beatings at trail centres and has performed great on long XC style rides. the 150mm travel is great and the rebound when set up correct is very sweet and controlled esp for the price. it is also very stiff (build wise) and you get no flex under braking etc. I have had them for 6 months and I have covered 300 off road miles with no issues. IF your on a budget (sort of) I would recommend these 110% great fork at a great price.
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Eckstream1
a Weekend Warrior
from Reading, Pa USADate Reviewed: February 7, 2012
Strengths: Decent fork for the price... Handles AM riding well. Easy to set up and adjust...Weaknesses: Not very adjustable... As a basic fork you can only adjust compression and rebound.Bottom Line: Not a bad fork... I'm looking to replace my Sektor R with a Sektor RL 15mm TA
Andy
Eckstream1@aol.com
Favorite Trail: Mt. Penn/Neversink
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Came on my Santa Cru
Bike Setup: 2011 Santa Cruz Nickel D Build
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Omid Ghassemi
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz, CA, USADate Reviewed: December 16, 2011
Strengths: worked well for a while. really took a beating while it workedWeaknesses: The fork worked very well, but suddenly gave in a month and a half ago for no reason. i took the bike out for a spina nd found myself bottoming out on the smallest drops and bumps. I pumped up the fork 30psi above my weight setting...no leaking whatsoever, and yet it continued to bottom out and the sag was basically at 40-50%...and i only weight 135lbs!!!! i sent it in to Rock Shox and they replaced the cartridge, dampers, seals and spring...and when i got it back..same old same old. a friend of mine had his leak after a month of use..so i am not at all satisfied.Bottom Line: The bottom line is that you shouldnt get this fork. it is great while it works, especially for the price...but seems to be VERY prone to failure. Get a used (or new if you can afford it) Revelation, Talas or Float if you are running a 4"-5" bike, or a Lyrik, Van, Float or Talas if running a 6" (well there is no 6" sektor, but you may want to go 6" like i did for a more dh oriented angle...so long as it doesnt compromise your frame integrity)
Favorite Trail: Z's, Magic Carpet, Sweetness
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Fox Van RLC
Bike Setup: heckler, fox van all around, sram x9/xo drivetrain, elixir cr, azonic outlaws
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Andrei
a Weekend Warrior
from BucharestDate Reviewed: July 21, 2011
Strengths: LooksWeaknesses: Does not lastBottom Line: After purchasing a Ragley Piglet frame from chainreactioncycles, I went to www.bikexcs.ro to have my brand new rock shox recon u-turn installed.When the mechanic cut the fork pipe, it was so short that it would not come out the other side of the bike.The shop offered to weld it back on and I started to laugh.Than they offered to exchange it for an used pike u-turn, once again I refused the offer.The shop finally gave me a sektor u-turn 110-150.A week after riding the bike to the office I took my Piglet to a light off road open muddy field.Half an hour later the fork just droped.I put the lock on the fork and barley managed to get to a gas station to wash the mud off and see what happened.The next day the fork was at the shop again.At the shop I was told sram does not allow 150mm forks on hardtails but they will overlook it, and that I will also have to pay for some parts because the fork was power washed.Also the shop gave me to use the same pike
u-turn.They also told me,this first time, that the fork does not work.Since
www.bikexcs.ro was not authorised by Sram to fix the sektor the fork had to be sent to www.dhsbike.ro .During the three weeks I had to wait for the fork to be repaired at the Sram authorised dealer,I purchased a bike for my daughter from the same shop, I sent them new customers that purchased a new bike from them.When I asked why it took such a long time, I was told that the Sram mechanics had a race to go to.Also I was told that I had to ride aggressively because the fork lock does not work and it might start working, if the lock does not work I should bring the fork back for repairs.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: www.bikexcs.ro
Similar Products Used: Dart3
Bike Setup: Ragley Piglet frame,avid elixir r,novatec hubs,slx kit
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Felix
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland, NZDate Reviewed: July 16, 2011
Strengths: For a 32mm fork can take a real beating, cheap for what it is.Weaknesses: Tends to need checking before every ride - during a few rides has lost 40 - 50 psi randomly.Bottom Line: I bought this shock as a deal when buying a frame, intending to upgrade it when it bombed. So far this hasn't happened, I'm impressed with it.
As a trail fork its very good - I use it on my All Mountain/bike park mtb.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Planet Cycles
Similar Products Used: Fox Talas 32, Van/Vanilla 32, Float 32
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woahey
a Weekend Warrior
from Sedona, AZDate Reviewed: May 19, 2011
Strengths: Overall good fork. Surprisingly strong despite it's appearance. Once I set it up properly, I have had no issues with it. Has taken some serious beatings. I will definitely upgrade when this one goes, but don't see that happening for a while.Weaknesses: None as of yet.Bottom Line: Great, inexpensive (not cheap) fork.
Favorite Trail: The one I'm on
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Came with bike
Similar Products Used: Rockshox revelation, Bomber,
Bike Setup: Heckler, xt, sektor, float rp23, outlaw wheelset,
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