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    Javier
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    I've convinced my two roadie friends to get on Mountainbikes so we can
    mix up our rides a bit. However my Trek 4300 is in serious need of a
    new suspension fork. The stock RST Gila feels like a wet noodle no
    matter how much adjustment is made. What would be a good replacement
    fork that won't bust the bank? The most I can probably afford is say
    250-300 bucks. I won't be taking any monster jumps but we will hit the
    trials rather hard.

    Thanks,

    Javier
    ..

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  2. Chris Nelson
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    Javier said:

    I've convinced my two roadie friends to get on Mountainbikes so we can
    mix up our rides a bit. However my Trek 4300 is in serious need of a
    new suspension fork. The stock RST Gila feels like a wet noodle no
    matter how much adjustment is made. What would be a good replacement
    fork that won't bust the bank? The most I can probably afford is say
    250-300 bucks. I won't be taking any monster jumps but we will hit the
    trials rather hard.

    Thanks,

    Javier
    .

    Work some overtime and get a Rockshox Reba.

    Chris

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  3. M-gineering
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    Chris Nelson said:
    Javier said:

    I've convinced my two roadie friends to get on Mountainbikes so we can
    mix up our rides a bit. However my Trek 4300 is in serious need of a
    new suspension fork. The stock RST Gila feels like a wet noodle no
    matter how much adjustment is made. What would be a good replacement
    fork that won't bust the bank? The most I can probably afford is say
    250-300 bucks. I won't be taking any monster jumps but we will hit the
    trials rather hard.

    Thanks,

    Javier
    .

    Work some overtime and get a Rockshox Reba.

    Chris


    Work even more overtime,..........and it won't matter if you've bought
    the cheapest crappiest fork around to support the garagewall 😉

    --
    /Marten

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  4. jim beam
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    Chris Nelson said:
    Javier said:

    I've convinced my two roadie friends to get on Mountainbikes so we can
    mix up our rides a bit. However my Trek 4300 is in serious need of a
    new suspension fork. The stock RST Gila feels like a wet noodle no
    matter how much adjustment is made. What would be a good replacement
    fork that won't bust the bank? The most I can probably afford is say
    250-300 bucks. I won't be taking any monster jumps but we will hit the
    trials rather hard.

    Thanks,

    Javier
    .

    Work some overtime and get a Rockshox Reba.

    Chris

    i agree with the financial argument, but think fox forks are much better
    and worth the reach.

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  5. Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ®
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    "Javier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    I've convinced my two roadie friends to get on Mountainbikes so we can
    mix up our rides a bit. However my Trek 4300 is in serious need of a
    new suspension fork. The stock RST Gila feels like a wet noodle no
    matter how much adjustment is made. What would be a good replacement
    fork that won't bust the bank? The most I can probably afford is say
    250-300 bucks. I won't be taking any monster jumps but we will hit the
    trials rather hard.

    Thanks,

    Javier
    .

    I vote for a used Manitou SX-R or SX-Ti if you can find one on ebay or
    craiglist for $50. One of the most reliable forks ever made IMO.

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  6. Chris Nelson
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    M-gineering said:
    Chris Nelson said:
    Javier said:

    I've convinced my two roadie friends to get on Mountainbikes so we can
    mix up our rides a bit. However my Trek 4300 is in serious need of a
    new suspension fork. The stock RST Gila feels like a wet noodle no
    matter how much adjustment is made. What would be a good replacement
    fork that won't bust the bank? The most I can probably afford is say
    250-300 bucks. I won't be taking any monster jumps but we will hit the
    trials rather hard.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Thanks,

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Javier
    .

    Quoted message said:

    Work some overtime and get a Rockshox Reba.

    Quoted message said:

    Chris

    Work even more overtime,..........and it won't matter if you've bought
    the cheapest crappiest fork around to support the garagewall 😉

    --
    /Marten- Hide quoted text -

    - Show quoted text -

    OK, forget the OT and get one of these:

    http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FK402A03-Marzocchi+Mx+Pro++Mx+Pro+Eta+07.aspx

    Chris

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  7. Javier
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    Chris Nelson said:
    M-gineering said:
    Chris Nelson said:

    On Sep 22, 1:31 pm, Javier <[email hidden]> wrote:
    > I've convinced my two roadie friends to get on Mountainbikes so we can
    > mix up our rides a bit. However my Trek 4300 is in serious need of a
    > new suspension fork. The stock RST Gila feels like a wet noodle no
    > matter how much adjustment is made. What would be a good replacement
    > fork that won't bust the bank? The most I can probably afford is say
    > 250-300 bucks. I won't be taking any monster jumps but we will hit the
    > trials rather hard.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    > Thanks,

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    > Javier
    > .

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Work some overtime and get a Rockshox Reba.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Chris

    Quoted message said:

    Work even more overtime,..........and it won't matter if you've bought
    the cheapest crappiest fork around to support the garagewall 😉

    Quoted message said:

    --
    /Marten- Hide quoted text -

    Quoted message said:

    - Show quoted text -

    OK, forget the OT and get one of these:

    http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FK402A03-Marzocchi+Mx+Pro++Mx+...

    Chris- Hide quoted text -

    - Show quoted text -

    I just happned to be looking at this item myself. Thanks...

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