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SR Suntour SF7-XCM-MLO

Average Rating 4/5
# of Reviews 4
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Description:
  • Travel: 80 or 100 mm
  • System: Coil spring / Lock out
  • Lower: New design alloy monocoque
  • Design: Leading axle
  • Crown: New shape alloy
  • Steerer tube: STKM
  • Crown race diameter: 30 mm
  • Wheel size: 26"
  • Brake: Disc & V-type





Submitted by David . . Amauter Dirt Jumper/Downhiller a Downhiller from ENGLAND Newcstle
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2008
Favoriate Trail:Ben Nevis Downhill
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $170.00
Strengths:fine for beginners decent street forks for messing around with , don't over work them or they will seize up like my old ones.
Weaknesses:seize up after 6 months , i bought Marzocchi 888 Forks to replace them not good for downhill or jumping at any level.
Similar Products Used:the HLO version better but not by much have lock out.
Bike Setup:NEW BIKE SET UP Commencal Meta 666 (green) with Marzocchi 888 Forks and Shimano XTR crankset.
Bottom Line:Decent street riding forks for beginners cant really handle Semi pro events.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:1

Submitted by felix porter a from UK
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2008
Favoriate Trail:badgers run
Duration Product Used:3 months
Purchased At:hargroves cycles
Strengths:lockout works well and i am a light rider (100lbs) so its great downhill with the lockout off and good uphill with the lockout on
Weaknesses:none so far
Similar Products Used:other suntour forks
Bike Setup:felt q620 08 stock
Bottom Line:it works well but i am only a novice so when i get a bit better i will go for something better as an upgrade.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Stephen a Weekend Warrior from Birmingham, UK
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2008
Duration Product Used:6 months
Purchased At:Pro Bike Racing
Strengths:-good comfy ride on the downhills.
-lockout works well on uphills or paved surfaces.
Bike Setup:GT Avalanche 2008 disc
Bottom Line:good shock, came with bike so don't now cost but very good. multifunctional, can be used for cyclists on more gentle trails and occasional technical downhills.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by snoozzzer a Cross Country Rider from Amenia, NY, USA
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2007
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Purchased At:Pleasant Valley
Strengths:Nice for xc riding. Stiff. Lockout works (can lock down with effort)
Weaknesses:Not too good for any big hits. Started dying after a year though :(
Similar Products Used:SR Suntour
Bike Setup:Fuji Tahoe Comp, Panaracer tires
Bottom Line:A good fork for the light trails. Does the long, steep uphills really well thanks to it's ability to lock down. Don't go jumping with it though.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by a Cross Country Rider from england
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2007
Favoriate Trail:bradley
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $180.00
Purchased At:
Strengths:jumps,lockout is good
Weaknesses:preload doesn't change much
Similar Products Used:suntour xct
Bike Setup:claud butler stone river
Bottom Line:great
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4






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