New RockShox Release: Reba RLT 140mm 29er Fork

RockShox Reba RLT 140mm MTB 29er Suspension ForkFor sometime now, we have been waiting on a competitor for the Marzocchi 44 29er fork (review). The market was in need of another 140mm travel 29er suspension fork to bolt up to the growing market of longer travel 29er mountain bikes. Finally, RockShox has stepped up and they are going to have their Reba RLT 140mm 29er fork ready mid-July! I got word from the crew over at Niner bikes that they are actually going to have this fork in stock next month for drooling W.F.O. 9 and R.I.P. 9 owners looking for a better option than the stock Marz.

Now…in my opinion, while this is a much better option than the Marzocchi and it going to be a sweet fork…it is still not want I want to see in the market for longer travel 29er mountain bikes. Ideally, I would like to be running a 35mm stanchion version of this fork to match the incredible stiffness out of frames like the W.F.O. 9 we reviewed (review) previously. The good news…it looks like the fork manufacturers are catching up and that might not be too far off in the distant future. In the meantime, this Reba will be a welcomed change for the 29er crowd.

From the Niner Newsletter:

Looking for new fork options for that W.F.O. 9 you have been jonesing to build? Want to up your ante on a R.I.P. 9? The new Rock Shox Reba RLT 140mm might be the perfect answer. With the same solid construction as the rest of the Rock Shox line, the new Reba will help expand the fork choices for your new long travel 29er!

The word from Rock Shox is that we will have our first batch of this fork in stock the third week of July. Contact your Niner dealer for details and to order.

RockShox Reba RLT 140mm 29er Fork Details:

  • Forged, Hollow AL-66 TV Crown
  • 32mm 7000 series aluminum upper tubes
  • Magnesium lower legs
  • Power Bulge reinforces the lower bushing for increased stiffness and durability
  • 20mm Maxle Lite
  • Taper Only
  • Maxle Color may vary

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