|   which is the better fork? | CXpeter
Dec 18, 2001 2:14 AM | | which would be the better fork to put on an old rigid cromolly specialized rockhopper the ROCKSHOX JUDY TT OR THE RST GAMMA EL both are about the same price (on special) or are there any other forks in this cheaper price range that i should consider?
iam new to the sport so i dont want to spend the big bucks just yet |
| re: which is the better fork? | Sjay
Dec 18, 2001 7:24 AM | | go for the RS Judy. They both have similar internals (like the Jett), and RST make worst forks than RS. Here in Argentina is a brand, Zenith, that makes good bicycles, but all of them come with RST forks. They're just crap!! (in every way!) they dont have the necessary rigidity for anything, thr stanchions generally oxidates (if they're steel, because its a cheap steel, and if they're aluminum, because the anodized is really crap)
So, get the JudyTT.. besides the way, its a RS (although i hate RS products, a Judy TT is way better than a RST Gamma!)
Good luck and good riding |
| re: which is the better fork? | Igor
Dec 18, 2001 7:30 AM | | Hi, there! I'm about ROCK SHOX OR GAMMA! I got Judy TT 2001 and you know what: it's a nice fork with 80 mm of travel and it has rebound control. I tried GAMMA on old TREK-Rock Shox-better!!! I prefer Rock Shox-cheap, works well, no problems! If you want I can sell it to you maybe month later cause I'm going to mountains and I will install Marzocchi. Reply if you're interesting. bosston69@yahoo.com Thanks |
| I'd take the TT, at least there you have an easy upgrade... | DeeEight
Dec 18, 2001 1:51 PM | | to an Englund total air conversion for only a $100 more later on if you want. |
| check used and other sales | ohio
Dec 18, 2001 4:34 PM | | My guess is that you can find forks on sale in the MTBR marketplace for cheaper than either of those forks on special, and they'll be quality forks.
You're better off with rigid than the RST, and the Judy TT is okay, but it's basically designed to be a shell that can be turned into a real fork at a later date. So it's built with the expectation that you'll spend more money on it at a later date. Even if you're new to the sport, it's worth your money to find a used judy XC, or manitou spyder (fantastic budget fork).
The TT would be my choice, but unless it's less than $50, I think you can do better in the marketplace. |
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