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RockShox Reba Race

Average Rating 5/5
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Description:
  • Travel: 100mm
  • Spring: Dual Air
  • Damping: Motion Control
  • Lowers: Magnesium
  • Crown: Forged, 6061 T-6 Aluminium
  • Steerer Tube: Butted Aluminium
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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.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Phil a Cross Country Rider from Ne
    Date Reviewed: April 28, 2008
    Favoriate 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...
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Bryan a Weekend Warrior from Lexington, Ky
    Date Reviewed: January 18, 2008
    Favoriate 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.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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