Manitou Tower Pro 29

Good upgrade from an entry level fork, good value

Pros
Coil/Air Hybrid. Good small bump compliance

Cons
Heavy
Not Clyde friendly

Great value fork for those who are looking to upgrade from an entry level suntour, rst etc.

Pros
Great performance for the price. Not demanding, you can tune and forget soon as you dial in your fork settings.

Cons
Not the lightest at about 4 lbs. There are lighter forks out there but they will also be more expensive.