[thebikedoctor33]

I'm a newbie and I need a new fork. I have a trek 4300 disc, with a lto of upgrades, xt/xtr gear system, new bars and stem, tires, ect... but even off a 2 foot drop my fork bottoms out, 3 foot my wrists and arms hurt like hell. i want a cheap fork for my bike. i was thinking a fox float 130 r, vanilla 130 r, or vanilla 130 rlc. any sugestions? i also want something relatively light cuz i do some xc to. under 4.5lbs, under $500

 

[dmananderson]

Sherman flick

Get the sherman flick with 90/130. I have the firefly and the 90 mm is friggen stiff, but the 130mm is very plush

 

[thebikedoctor33]

Get the sherman flick with 90/130. I have the firefly and the 90 mm is friggen stiff, but the 130mm is very plush

...did you miss the relatively light part???

 

[konabiker]

...did you miss the relatively light part???

well it is pretty light. i wouldnt worry about weight dude. atleast its gonna hold up to abuse longer than a fox. i rock a flick with teh urban camo paint job, you cant go wrong with this fork.

 

[Acme54321]

Get the Vanilla 130, that should be fine for a 4300.

 

[Chikity China]

hey konabiker, how much did that titan cost and where can I find the best deals? im still looking for a hartail frame

 

[konabiker]

hey konabiker, how much did that titan cost and where can I find the best deals? im still looking for a hartail frame

well im on their sponsor program, so lets just say i got a really good deal. the boys over at soul cycles will hook you up really good. chad is a cool guy and really helpful. try and see if you can get on the sponsor program.

 

[VIA]

If you wanna freeride get a new frame too...and if you care to much about the weight maybe you're no ready for the cross-over from XC to FR.

 

[TNC]

Funny thing about some of those Treks.

I'm a newbie and I need a new fork. I have a trek 4300 disc, with a lto of upgrades, xt/xtr gear system, new bars and stem, tires, ect... but even off a 2 foot drop my fork bottoms out, 3 foot my wrists and arms hurt like hell. i want a cheap fork for my bike. i was thinking a fox float 130 r, vanilla 130 r, or vanilla 130 rlc. any sugestions? i also want something relatively light cuz i do some xc to. under 4.5lbs, under $500

I've seen several aluminum Trek hardtails from 4300s to 8000s hammered relentlessly by some abusive riders. Frankly I've been a little surprised how they've held up. I don't think there's anything particularly special about them, but they do seem to be able to take a beating. I'd still recommend something with a better geometry for FR and such.

 

[Chikity China]

well im on their sponsor program, so lets just say i got a really good deal. the boys over at soul cycles will hook you up really good. chad is a cool guy and really helpful. try and see if you can get on the sponsor program.

do they sponsor 14 yr olds?

 

[konabiker]

do they sponsor 14 yr olds?

im 14.

 

[Chikity China]

im 14.

sweet ill try to get one then, dont no how long it'll take