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[Closed] Reba RLT vs. SID RLT 2012 - damping comparison

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 cp
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Soo I'm considering the above forks. The SID RLT has the motion control DNA damping, whereas Reba just has motion control.

However, in the two forks I'm comparing at a similar price, the SID has QR and the Reba has 15mm thru.

I need new wheels anyway, but QR would allow me to use the CX wheels as a spare...

Anyway, is motion control DNA that good you would choose it over a 15mm axle??


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 5:22 pm
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Bump for the evening dwellers


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 7:32 pm
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I had the same question for a 29er build, went with Reba as I really wanted 15mm maxle. I dont know about DNA but I'm really happy with these forks. Maybe the best I've had and i've used much more expensive Fox and DT Swiss. Take a bit of fettling but I've got them how I want them now.


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 7:35 pm
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Cheers, I'm leaning the same way, and the rebas are a bit cheaper


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 9:58 pm
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I have got a set of Rebas on the SS and SIDs on the race bike (both 26 inch). The Rebas are much plusher I find (especially after the tip from TF tuned about negative spring air settings) even with both having the same amount of sag though the SIDs are much lighter. I am currently building a 29er SS and have gone for Rebas rather than SIDs.


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 10:02 pm
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The weights on the 2012 and later forks are almost identical as they use the same lower leg casting now.


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 10:17 pm
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Not according to their website. There is over 200g weight difference.


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 10:22 pm
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cp is correct.

Lowers/CSU on 2012 onwards SID/Reba are identical. Weight difference on SID is from:

Drilled bushings, transfer rather than vinyl decals, butted alu airshaft (steel reba) and 1 piece lighter topcap.

Also the DNA RLT cart is slightly lighter than the standard Moco one.

In terms of damping difference not a massive amount - main difference is that the Moco DNA SID will have dual flow rather than single flow rebound damping in the Reba giving slightly more controlled/improved rebound damping.


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 10:39 pm
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29er forks are 20g different


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 10:43 pm
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Grab the reba the thru axel will improve the ride more than the mo-co you use and you can always upgrade later. The above posters are correct too in saying that there is now minmal difference between the platforms I have built and used forks which are "reba" csu, lowers with sid internals.

Qr's are for road bikes.


 
Posted : 27/01/2013 10:55 pm
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Arg, still can't decide. Anyone else want to try and convince me. Can only find one or two tests online of qr v 15mm torsion stiffness... and there's naff all difference!


 
Posted : 04/02/2013 6:58 pm

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