Hi guys,
I have an 2008 Ibex Ignition 2 that the fork is totally worn out. It's not my main ride any more, but I'd like to get something to replace the fork that can at least do the job better than the springy setup I have now. It doesn't need to be the latest greatest product on the shelves, as the bike probably isn't worth that much. The current fork is a Manitou Relic. Here's a link to the specs... Click Here. It's supposed to be a 130mm travel fork. I was looking at replacing it with the Rockshox 30 Silver TK. Which is a 100mm travel fork. Click here for the link. I've never replaced a fork before, so I'm not completely sure that I have selected a fork that will be compatible. That's where I need your expertise. Will the 100mm RockShox work in place of the 130mm relic? What will the difference in travel make in the bike? Will that lower the front of the bike down 30mm? Or does that measurement only apply to the travel? Is there any other measurements I need to be concerned with? Thanks in advance for the help! Oh and if you have any other suggestions for front forks, I'd be happy to hear them.
I have an 2008 Ibex Ignition 2 that the fork is totally worn out. It's not my main ride any more, but I'd like to get something to replace the fork that can at least do the job better than the springy setup I have now. It doesn't need to be the latest greatest product on the shelves, as the bike probably isn't worth that much. The current fork is a Manitou Relic. Here's a link to the specs... Click Here. It's supposed to be a 130mm travel fork. I was looking at replacing it with the Rockshox 30 Silver TK. Which is a 100mm travel fork. Click here for the link. I've never replaced a fork before, so I'm not completely sure that I have selected a fork that will be compatible. That's where I need your expertise. Will the 100mm RockShox work in place of the 130mm relic? What will the difference in travel make in the bike? Will that lower the front of the bike down 30mm? Or does that measurement only apply to the travel? Is there any other measurements I need to be concerned with? Thanks in advance for the help! Oh and if you have any other suggestions for front forks, I'd be happy to hear them.