Recoil 2009, 90% upgrades, & soon I will make it a 9 speed 3X9 with Sram X7
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I Love it
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The stock fork appears to be tipping the scales at over 2700g. That is insanely heavy! A Rockshox TK 30 Gold weighs around 1800g. That's almost 2 pounds saved right there. QUOTE]
You mentioned that the Rockshox TK 30 Gold weighs much less than the current shock. However, an internet search shows that the cheapest Rockshoc TK 30 Gold costs $291. Do you know of any forks in the same weight range that might be a bit cheaper - perhaps in the $100 to $150 price range? Thanks.
Interesting that my post will fall after yours, as I basically have all the same points to hit. Got into biking in late May, by June had ordered my 2014 recoil from Dick's sporting goods for around $450, and am upgrading as I go with about $250 in it as of now.I just got a recoil back in July. At first I just got it for the local trails (recently moved to Fullerton and there's a nice trail about .5 miles away), then discovered a few people that like to ride and since then it's been a weekly (almost a daily) thing.
I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and in retrospect, had I of known I was going to get hooked on riding, I probably would have invested more into a bike.
I got this bad boy for $450 from a Dick's Sporting Goods sale. Since then I've put probably another $350 into it. (Not to mention all the little things I needed for my pack)
So far I just got new pedals, rockshox tk32 solo air fork, and dnm rear shock. Made a world of a difference! I'm debating getting a Deore groupset next.
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That is where I got the shock is off of ebay. Killer deal too......................The rear shock makes a big difference, just to let you guys, got all my parts on ebay so just take your time and you can get crazy deals!!!!!!:thumbsup:
lol no such thing as saving money in my house. Got two step-daughters and a baby on the way. Plus, I have too many other hobbies (running, lifting, surfing, working on my car), so I need to split what little money I have left over after bills between all of them.Why don't you save your money toward a complete Sortie 2, ie.? For all the upgrades it would be cheaper in most cases. But I understand upgrade as you got the $ too and customize it as well!
Well the TORA is a huge increase in quality and ride over a RST or SuntourI would get a Recon or Reba if I were you, The Tora is still a begginer fork.. the Recon or Reba would be a big jump in weight, performance, adjustability... I wouldn't get a low end Zoke IMO, Stick w RS or Fox IMO
To give you my reasoning of where and why I choose a RECOIL.Bit of a bump here, and slightly off-topic, but I didn't want to start a new thread.
So any insight from you guys? From the pics your modded Recoils all look like at least 1000$ bikes, probably closer to 1500$ Those are defiantly some pretty good components on them.
For only $15 more, getting the comp instead is a no-brainer. You probably won't find a decent fs bike at that price. I wouldnt wait too long, the prices on Amazon aren't always consistent. I got my recoil for $483 shipped in march, havent seen it that low since..Well haven't seen any in stores, but on Amazon right now a Recoil is actually 650$ shipped for 18 inch frame and 18 inch Comp is 665$ shipped. For that pricing I think I'd go for The Comp because it does have slightly better components. Pretty much the Recoil is looking around that price everywhere, but the Comp is showing up as 900$, both 2011 models.
I'm going to the bike shop tonight to get a few things for a ride tomorrow and I'm gonna check out some other FS 26 inch bikes.
The Recoil is a killer bang for the buck simplistic well proven suspension. I didn't buy the recoil because of the component package in either the basic or comp, but for its style functionality, reliability, and cost. If you are like us and upgrade over time the base frame is perfect to play with for the incredibly limited budget minded folk.Hello guys, just wanted to tell you that I love your bikes :thumbsup: You guys inspired me to get my own Recoil. I have been wanting to try a full suspension bike without breaking the bank and upgrade with time. The recoil looks like is a pretty solid bike for the money. I saw them on Amazon for $450 shipped for the 2011 and I pull the trigger Will post pics as soon as I get it. First upgrade I am planning to do is the rear shock. Which one do you guys recommend. I know most of you have the Fox but what about a Rockshox?
I used Rock Shox bushings, but can't remember the size. I can look at the bag when I get home I guess.Oh and what size bushings did you have to use for the rear shock because when I got the other fox one it did not fit with my existing bushings...