I'm looking to replace the forks on my Klein Attitude - need approx 100mm , fairly lightweight, as I only weigh 60kg and do most of the burly stuff on my full suss.
Have narrowed it down to either Rockshox Reba or Sids but have got stuck. What is the difference if any between them, and is one more suitable than the other for a lightweight like me. It'll probably spend most of it's time in Epping hopping logs and grinding in mud so some longevity but not necc hard hitting abilty would be good.
Also, what the hell is the difference between poplock and pushlock?!!!
So they are, there's a set of Sid Race at almost the same price as the Reba, levels the field a bit, maybe makes the Sid's more attractive (200g weight saving, must be worth the extra
The MX Comps that are on there are old and heavy so it'll be interesting to see the difference, the bikes getting on a bit but it's a lovely frame so I'm in no hurry to change it.
Personally I think I'd go for the Reba's - They weigh a little more, but they're stiffer, stronger and IMO more reliable than the SIDs... Although the price drop of the latter does make the choice a little more difficult
Blimey - 60kg! It sounds as if SIDs could be too beefy for you LOL
Serioiusly: unless you ride some kind of long forked bike then it's SIDs for you.(the recent models are supposed to be much more rigid than previous wibbly-wobbly versions of past years - you can get 'em in bolt-thru too.)
Thank you, that's v helpful, it is the 100mm 09 SIDS on sale at Merlin £300 for the Race model, same price as the mid range Rebas. Will order and fit, I love the hardtail but the forks have gone beyond repair so it'll be good to have it going well again.