Is the RockShox Reba RL good?
The RockShox Reba RL is one of the lightest forks in our trail fork test, and it feels like it. Its steering, stiffness, and precision are adequate, but certainly not as precise and crisp as many of the other 29’er forks we tested.
How much travel does a RockShox Reba have?
RockShox RockShox Reba RL 29er Suspension Fork – 100mm Travel | REI Co-op.
Is RockShox Recon better than Reba?
Recon beats the Reba fork. It has been a RockShox legend for years now and its performance is highly dependable which makes it irreplaceable. It is a great option for entry-level bikes. Plus, unlike with Reba which is prone to the clattering, Recon offers a plush riding experience.
How much does a RockShox Reba weigh?
Weight: 1564g (Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg, Dual Air. Damping: Motion Control) Spring Type: Solo Air.
What is the cheapest RockShox fork?
With that being said, let’s take a look at our favorite forks that come in at $500 or less.
- 1) RockShox Recon RL.
- 2) RockShox Recon Silver TK.
- 3) RockShox 30 Silver TK.
- 4) Manitou Markhor.
- 5) RockShox 30 Gold RL.
- 6) Marzocchi Bomber Z2.
- 7) RockShox 35 Gold RL.
Is Reba a good fork?
The Reba RL is a great no frills, mid tier fork. You will notice a little more flex over the Pike and the damper isn’t as sophisticated but for the XC hardtail application it’s a great match.
What is rockshox Reba?
A chassis that combines classic XC performance with light trail duties and a Motion Control™ damper completes the package, making Reba RL more capable than ever before. …
Who owns RockShox?
SRAM Corporation
RockShox/Parent organizations
SRAM acquires RockShox (and some pixie dust?) The transaction is structured as a merger of RockShox with a wholly-owned subsidiary of SRAM Corporation, in which stockholders of RockShox will receive the cash amount of $0.41 per share.
Where are RockShox made?
SRAM takeover SRAM took over the company and its debt obligations for $5.6 million. The company had 300 employees in Colorado Springs. In 2002, production in Colorado moved to Taichung, Taiwan. A small test facility remains in Colorado Springs.
What does RL mean RockShox?
RL= Rebound and lockout (really a low-speed compression) adjustment. RLT= rebound, ‘lockout’ and threshold (opens up the damper on big hits if the low-speed comp is closed).
What makes a RockShox Reba RL so good?
One of the most successful and hard-working RockShox forks of all time capitalizes on the innovations born from SID. A chassis that combines classic XC performance with light trail duties and a Motion Control™ damper completes the package, making Reba RL more capable than ever before.
Is the Reba RL 130mm travel a good fork?
They said that the Rockshox Reba RL 130mm travel would be a good upgrade from the Recon and it was right in the price range of what I had planned to spend. When the new fork arrived I called my bike shop to schedule the swap.
Is the RockShox Reba Fork a good fork?
Overall, the Reba is a decent upgrade, if you are in the market for a fork in this price range the Rockshox Reba is a good choice.
How big is the wheel on a Reba?
Specifications Wheel size 27.5″, 29″ Travel (mm) 100mm, 110mm, 120mm Spring Solo Air Fork offset 42mm (27.5″), 51mm (29″) Maximum Rotor Size 220mm
