I have searched and searched and haven't found any substantial information comparing these two.
I guess I am just really interested in know if they are pretty much comparable models just from different manufacturers or is one a step above the other??
Just picked up a trek 3700 and hated the oem sr suntours. I was curious on the raidons too so bit the bullet and ordered them. Install was easy as usual and had my first ride yesterday. They were night and day better than the oem forks. I'm a 195lb rider and the air fork is great for unlimited easy adjustment. For the sub $200 price point they are a great buy. I am an all mountain xc rider,
Get the Recon for ease of service and parts availability alone. If you can can up your budget slightly, a Manitou Match would blow them both away performance wise.
I don't think Manitou makes a match for 29ers. I found a Manitou Tower Expert for 29ers BUT I cant find many comments or reviews on it for $299.
I am debating on getting the Manitou Tower Expert but how does it compare to the Suntour Raidon or Rock Shox Recon Silver?
Will it blow them out of the water?
If so, why?
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