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DeeZee · 04-11-2008, 01:03 PM

Well after thinking about it way too long...and parking lot testing Karl's bike I dropped my Reba off at The Path for the coil converstion.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.ph...oil+conversion

The fork feels fantastic and you can adjust the travel from 110mm to 90mm

Saw another bike in there getting the same treatment

picking it up on Monday and will post a review

Reedster · 04-11-2008, 01:08 PM

Which spring did you have them put in? I had the Pike spring in mine and I couldn't reduce the travel less than about 100mm. The fork worked well, but since I couldn't reduce the travel to 80mm easily I switched it back to air and 80mm, since that worked best for me for cross country, techy riding.

Good luck with yours. If I hear more about the revelation spring being able to go from 80-100 I might give it a try.

~Reed

cjwally · 04-11-2008, 01:15 PM

very sweet info. I want through axle....and more travel. I guess my 80 mm reba will work for now....

Esqo · 04-11-2008, 01:20 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but what's so great about the coil conversion? Does it just add more travel? Is it more plush?

DeeZee · 04-11-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedster

Which spring did you have them put in? I had the Pike spring in mine and I couldn't reduce the travel less than about 100mm. The fork worked well, but since I couldn't reduce the travel to 80mm easily I switched it back to air and 80mm, since that worked best for me for cross country, techy riding.

Good luck with yours. If I hear more about the revelation spring being able to go from 80-100 I might give it a try.

~Reed

Going with the Pike. The Revelation spring would be too light for my weight.

That is strange that your travel only moved 10mm

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Originally Posted by cjwally

very sweet info. I want through axle....and more travel. I guess my 80 mm reba will work for now....

Do the conversion and get a though-bolt

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Originally Posted by Esqo

Pardon my ignorance, but what's so great about the coil conversion? Does it just add more travel? Is it more plush?

Extra 10mm of travel
Adjustable travel
Much more Plush

cjwally · 04-11-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

Going with the Pike. The Revelation spring would be too light for my weight.

That is strange that your travel only moved 10mm

Do the conversion and get a though-bolt

Do the Hope Pro II's have a through bolt option for the front? I know they do for the rear...

DeeZee · 04-11-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cjwally

Do the Hope Pro II's have a through bolt option for the front? I know they do for the rear...

All you need to do is go to Pep Boys and get a 9mm drill bit.

foofighter · 04-11-2008, 01:33 PM

glad someone on here is actually doing it to provide feedback...want to hear about it when you get it back. what are they charging for the conversion?

Pho'dUp · 04-11-2008, 01:37 PM

Do it Foo! So I can buy your Reba when you decide you want a Fox instead.

DeeZee · 04-11-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

glad someone on here is actually doing it to provide feedback...want to hear about it when you get it back. what are they charging for the conversion?

The spring is $35 and labor $25. Not needed but I also purchased the adjuster knob for $20

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Originally Posted by Pho'dUp

Do it Foo! So I can buy your Reba when you decide you want a Fox instead.

The coil Reba feels way better than the Fox. However the Fox will be lighter

Burner · 04-11-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

The coil Reba feels way better than the Fox. However the Fox will be lighter

uh, feel? dunno, my fox feels pretty damn good. reba will never be as stiff either.

DeeZee · 04-11-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

uh, feel? dunno, my fox feels pretty damn good. reba will never be as stiff either.

Fox air feels like a really nice air fork

A coil.........feels like a coil and it feels better

Burner · 04-11-2008, 01:58 PM

agreed, in this case I think I'd prefer stiffness to plushness however. to each his own

DeeZee · 04-11-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

agreed, in this case I think I'd prefer stiffness to plushness however. to each his own

Have you tried a through bolt?

FoShizzle · 04-11-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

uh, feel? dunno, my fox feels pretty damn good. reba will never be as stiff either.

exactly....a flexy air fork converted to a coil fork makes for a flexy coil version...in other words, ghey

the reba has a wimpy crown/stanchion/steerer tube assembly...a 9mm thru axle thingie up front will help but will not address what is likely the biggest weakness compared to a Fox (data on file)

Besides, getting a 9mm axle with the Reba can also be done on the Fox and it is a good idea regardless fo QR fork run

BeantownRider · 04-11-2008, 02:16 PM

I've been thinking about this conversion for a while now. Sounds like you're onto something, good to hear about the positive results. I would have done it by now except I keep blowing through motion control dampers, my second one started leaking last week, yuk.

cjwally · 04-11-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

All you need to do is go to Pep Boys and get a 9mm drill bit.

is all I have to say. I think my Hopes are too pretty for that conversion...

FoShizzle · 04-11-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cjwally

is all I have to say. I think my Hopes are too pretty for that conversion...

Hopes can be converted...no need to drill

DeeZee · 04-11-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FoShizzle

exactly....a flexy air fork converted to a coil fork makes for a flexy coil version...in other words, ghey

the reba has a wimpy crown/stanchion/steerer tube assembly...a 9mm thru axle thingie up front will help but will not address what is likely the biggest weakness compared to a Fox (data on file)

I have been enjoying you're absence

I will wait until you blow the seals on that Farse Fork and see how you like it

FoShizzle · 04-11-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

agreed, in this case I think I'd prefer stiffness to plushness however. to each his own

are you talking women here?

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

I have been enjoying you're absence

I will wait until you blow the seals on that Farse Fork and see how you like it

04-11-2008, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
DeeZee E-Expert	Adjustable travel Reba 29'er fork Well after thinking about it way too long...and parking lot testing Karl's bike I dropped my Reba off at The Path for the coil converstion. http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.ph...oil+conversion The fork feels fantastic and you can adjust the travel from 110mm to 90mm Saw another bike in there getting the same treatment picking it up on Monday and will post a review __________________ Fired Yo Momma "Some of the **** members take that sh!t too serious. They need to chill out... drink some fire water... and smoke their peace pipe."* Burner (#1 Kobe Fan!) "OC is like Ohio, just near the beach."

04-11-2008, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
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04-11-2008, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
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04-11-2008, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Reedster Violent Tree Hugger	Which spring did you have them put in? I had the Pike spring in mine and I couldn't reduce the travel less than about 100mm. The fork worked well, but since I couldn't reduce the travel to 80mm easily I switched it back to air and 80mm, since that worked best for me for cross country, techy riding. Good luck with yours. If I hear more about the revelation spring being able to go from 80-100 I might give it a try. ~Reed

04-11-2008, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
cjwally	very sweet info. I want through axle....and more travel. I guess my 80 mm reba will work for now....

04-11-2008, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pho'dUp	Do it Foo! So I can buy your Reba when you decide you want a Fox instead. __________________ I know the saying goes "Measure twice and cut once", but I prefer my method of "casually estimate once, cut once, and regret forever". -teamdicky

04-11-2008, 01:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Burner STR Veteran	agreed, in this case I think I'd prefer stiffness to plushness however. to each his own

04-11-2008, 02:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
BeantownRider Senior Member	I've been thinking about this conversion for a while now. Sounds like you're onto something, good to hear about the positive results. I would have done it by now except I keep blowing through motion control dampers, my second one started leaking last week, yuk.

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