downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hi there people, I was wondering, are the monty hyrda forks any better than my standard Onza T-pro 05 forks? are they any lighter of stronger in any way? Or what are good forks for around £40 that will last and that are lighter than my standard T-pro forks? im not looking to buy straight away as i have no money and ow people some :D (N) But just tell me what you think and it will be great (Y) Cheers, rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Unless your after getting a disk, stick with the t-pro one's. However, for that price i think the hydras will be your best bet. Although not much of an upgrade. (N) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunn Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 If it ain't broke don't fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 I'd really, really go for Siders' £35 FallGuys. I've been running mine for almost a year and a half now, and I really love them. Put these on after running T-Pro forks, and the positive change in my riding is just... awesome. It made riding my bike feel like something fun as opposed to a chore. They're just properly good. Yes, they're heavy, but when you ride they "ride light" as it were. The length and angle of them just mean they feel great to ride, even if when you pick your bike up they do feel a bit heavy. Buy 'em off him, if they feel shit sell 'em on, but if they feel good you'll be reet happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 cheers for the advise mark. It isnt broke, but i want a upgrade... riding for 1 year and stil having a standars T-pro is just crap!!! lol (the reason its starndard is cause i got it off insurance for my old bike) And i dont have too uch moeny to spend on forks so.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 cheers for the advise mark. It isnt broke, but i want a upgrade... riding for 1 year and stil having a standars T-pro is just crap!!! lol (the reason its starndard is cause i got it off insurance for my old bike) And i dont have too uch moeny to spend on forks so.... lol ← I have been riding 2 years, and i still have my DDG pedals. Why? Becuase there fine, nothing wrong with them. (N) Don't just change because you feel the need, it's a waste of money and effort. And if you really must change them, get the best. As you'll only have to change them again when you brake them / want a disk. Just save your money untill your frame explodes or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 I have been riding 2 years, and i still have my DDG pedals. Why? Becuase there fine, nothing wrong with them. (N) Don't just change because you feel the need, it's a waste of money and effort. And if you really must change them, get the best. As you'll only have to change them again when you brake them / want a disk. Just save your money untill your frame explodes or something. ← Pedals don't change the ride, feel, and the geometry of your bike. Not a fair comparison. Before, with T-Pro forks, I couldn't backwheel around 40" or so without major effort. I can now do 48" fairly comfortably with the FallGuys. I used to do 48" with V8's. I can now do 48" with X-Pedals. See what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Pedals don't change the ride, feel, and the geometry of your bike. Not a fair comparison. Before, with T-Pro forks, I couldn't backwheel around 40" or so without major effort. I can now do 48" fairly comfortably with the FallGuys. I used to do 48" with V8's. I can now do 48" with X-Pedals. See what I mean? ← Well, yeah. But IMO i bet it's more phycological than anything else to be honest. I have recently changed my forks. Lite-guys to echo easy (old teams). I there has been no change in my riding style at all. They just look different. 48" is really high. (N) My problem is i can't 'bunny hop' stright up things i have to pedal. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Most of the time its better to pedal, i ride my koxx for a few days and had to pedal but was getting nearly as high as i could bunny hop on my t-pro. im no 48 incher but meh its not the size its how you use it honest (N)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Well, yeah. But IMO i bet it's more phycological than anything else to be honest. I have recently changed my forks. Lite-guys to echo easy (old teams). I there has been no change in my riding style at all. They just look different. 48" is really high. (N) My problem is i can't 'bunny hop' stright up things i have to pedal. (Y) ← Raised my bar height an inch and shortened the wheelbase by around 20mm. More than psychological :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Dan Hardman is selling some echo teams for about that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 My mate had the T-Pro 04 and after about 4 or 5 months he got some Hydra's and made the bike ride alot better and looks better aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Cool cool. Im really after new forks like, I think these are going to snap soon enough from doing loads of front hops and stuff :) Im just worried that it will make the bike ride crap :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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