RedRider3141 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I'm starting to save up for a fork replacement for my RS 35 Gold RL and I'm familiar with the usual used bike part classifieds, but if was to go new, where would you buy a NEW fork from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlikesbikes Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 If you want LBS I would talk to Wes at Velorangutan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) If you weren’t going local I can help you out. I’ve got Fox, Rockshox, CaneCreek, MRP, and Ohlins at the moment. I’m a Gearhead with Competitive Cyclist. bsloan@backcountry.com edit…but Wes is awesome too! Edited April 20, 2023 by Teamsloan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 limited selection, but... FLASH DEALS - EXTRA 15% OFF. USE CODE: FLASH15 SHOP NOW https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/r-pm/flashdealsmarwk2423/frames-forks?f=2247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 There are decent deals to be had by retailers on Pinkbike if you shop around and throw out some offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/19/2023 at 12:09 PM, Mattlikesbikes said: If you want LBS I would talk to Wes at Velorangutan. He also may have something brand new just sitting there - he does a lot of custom builds and often customers swap something out during the build process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 4/20/2023 at 10:47 PM, circuitbreaker said: limited selection, but... FLASH DEALS - EXTRA 15% OFF. USE CODE: FLASH15 SHOP NOW https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/r-pm/flashdealsmarwk2423/frames-forks?f=2247 I'd be cautious ordering from Chain Reaction. Last package I ordered from them arrived utterly destroyed. Thankfully it was just 2 tires. Anything from overseas is a risk these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I assume its for a 29? https://planetcyclery.com/rockshox-yari-rc-suspension-fork-29-160-mm-15-x-110-mm-42-mm-offset-black-b3?gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw1oIErkGz7BVmw1rNYpYWqlHNXNlHdZrEaeEg9zWGfn7Co92HjRwUBoCLuoQAvD_BwE Good chassis and can upgrade damper later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 39 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: I assume its for a 29? https://planetcyclery.com/rockshox-yari-rc-suspension-fork-29-160-mm-15-x-110-mm-42-mm-offset-black-b3?gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw1oIErkGz7BVmw1rNYpYWqlHNXNlHdZrEaeEg9zWGfn7Co92HjRwUBoCLuoQAvD_BwE Good chassis and can upgrade damper later. 29/27.5+ (Boost) yes. That's a great deal on a new fork, I'm not as familiar with the Yari. I've been mostly looking at the Fox 34 options, RS Lyrik or Pike and more recently the Marzocchi Z2. From what I found in 10 min of googling, I'm afraid it's not much of an improvement over my base RS 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, RedRider3141 said: 29/27.5+ (Boost) yes. That's a great deal on a new fork, I'm not as familiar with the Yari. I've been mostly looking at the Fox 34 options, RS Lyrik or Pike and more recently the Marzocchi Z2. From what I found in 10 min of googling, I'm afraid it's not much of an improvement over my base RS 35. Yari is basically a lyrik with a motion control damper. Same chassis. I've swapped all kinds of parts between RS forks to get the specs I want. That's the nice thing about them. Yari is somewhat overkill for CTX but not many more grams than pike. Good for a heavier rider. Charger dampers are cheap and easy to come by in the future. HTH Edited May 1, 2023 by ATXZJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 I'd have to buy the upgrade air spring to bring it to a 140mm travel. Even then, that's a pretty solid deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) If it were me, I'd buy the fork and then use the serial number to get the correct shaft. There are a lot of options out there . You can also buy a used one and swap the seal/head . Pike fits too Edited May 1, 2023 by ATXZJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I've done exactly what @atxzj has said. Actually got the charger damper from him. The Yari chassis is super stiff and very harsh with the Motion control damper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Share Posted May 6, 2023 OK, so if Yari is to Lyrik as Revelation is to Pike, why not start with the Revelation and do the same upgrade? As I understand it the Yari/Lyrik chassis is stiffer and capable of longer travel, targeted more at Enduro. The revelation/Pike is just a little notch less, targeted at trail rosing. Less max travel, lighter chassis, etc. I'm a little heavier at 220lbs but I don't ride aggressive, I prefer to pick my way down a trail than huck myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 IMHO, seems a bit of a waste to throw money at a revelation. Resale on Yari will be higher since it has more to offer buyers if you decide to sell. The +/- 300 grams difference between pike and yari is worth it for someone over 200lbs regardless of riding style. My trailbike currently has a pike 150mm and will be replaced with a lyrik. I can feel it moving around on me and I'm around 190lb fully kitted. To each his own though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 I went round and round with 5 different sites, almost pulled the trigger on a Marzocchi Z2, missed the great deal @ATXZJ posted on the Yari and ended up getting desperate and tried Facebook Marketplace. Went back and forth with a few sellers and then found a great deal on a NIB Pike from a guy in South Austin. Turns out it was Wes! I should have listened from the beginning. My urge to stay north of the river is too strong. I've been sick since I got it installed so I've only been able to ride around my yard. Already can tell it's a big jump from my RS 35 Gold RL and my only other good reference my old Fox 32. On 4/19/2023 at 1:09 PM, Mattlikesbikes said: If you want LBS I would talk to Wes at Velorangutan. On 4/23/2023 at 8:57 AM, TAF said: He also may have something brand new just sitting there - he does a lot of custom builds and often customers swap something out during the build process. On 4/19/2023 at 7:10 PM, Teamsloan said: edit…but Wes is awesome too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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