RST Saturn is a nice try of the Taiwanese manufacturer to stir the niche’s waters and create some more competition. You can read more about this fork in the Ghost SE 2000 review. Clattering on rebound is still present on some models (not all) and weight is huge, managing to successfully “rival” a downhill fork (2.732 grams). Unfortunately, what hasn’t been changed too much is its functioning. Suntour XCM, perhaps the most common entry-level fork, has received some improvements for 2012, among which higher quality paint, better finishes and a neater look may be listed. The complete test can be read here: RST Blaze. The price is not high, however when put to weigh, it shows not less than 2.5 kg. RST Blaze replaces RST Gila, but, except for better materials used for the sliders and for the crown, the fork is totally not impressive for off-road use. You can read more about these forks, here: Suntour XCT and Rock Shox XC 28. Manufacturing materials could have been better, and with 2.620 grams, the XCT is among the heaviest forks in this guide. Is shared by two coil forks, Suntour XCT, and Rock Shox XC 28, both with heavy functioning, totally not impressive. Most important, after you decide to go for a certain model, you must take some time to find the best price on the market.Īll forks below have a 100 mm of travel, some with the possibility of being internally increases, up to 120 mm. Prices in this guide are those recommended by the manufacturer, but certainly there are shops selling them at lower prices.
The cheapest fork from our guide is the Suntour XCT, available for just 30 euro, while the most expensive is the new Rock Shox Recon Silver TK, available in coil and air cartridge version which costs around 240 euro. Manufacturers such as Marzocchi, Manitou, Magura or Fox either do not build such forks or their models are too little widespread. There are three major brands competing in this segment: Sr Suntour, Rock Shox and RST. Keep in mind that this class is represented by coil forks with two exceptions, endowed with air cartridges. After a complete season of testing, we are able to present you with the most of entry-level forks, their performances and some tips in buying a model or another.
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