Yes, for beginners or for easy or intermediate riding
Pros Great entry level fork, just enough for anything you will encounter on intermediate single track. Lockout is firm on roads so that is also a plus.
Pros The Rock Shox Dart 3 is a really durable fork. I have put it through the ringer the past 3 years. As long as you add a little oil to the fork once and a while it will probably last forever. As they say its bullet proof.
Its a great deal for a fork that can handle medium size drops and rough terrain and also be able to lock out and ride hard on the flats.
A good choice if you want something better than the stock your bike came with but not for real heavy use, have had this for 1 and a half seasons and the lockout and adjustable rebound are both shot. I just had it lubed but its starting to bind. All and all a good entry level fork but if you ride hard spend some extra money
Pros A decent fork for the price, very smooth, adjustable rebound, and remote lockout
As an entry level fork these are nice, but for any serious trail riding these could definatly use an upgrade. I found that they bottom out pretty easily and as most spring forks they are either too hard or too soft.. They come stock on a lot of entry level moutain bike, mine was on a Gary Fisher Advance that i inherited.
Pros - inexpensive
- works as intended
- easy to adjust
- looks good on a bike
- good quality for an entry level fork
Cons - iexpensive
- coil spring shock
- entry level
For an entry level fork on a budget, the Dart 2 performs pretty decently. If you evaluate it on any other criteria though, this fork is pretty shoddy. I would not recommend this unless you are 1. Very new to the sport and are 2. On a budget 3. Very light weight.
Love this fork. Love that I can engage lockout while riding, (a first for me), how quickly I was able to dial preload, and how in a year of crashes, I haven't had a single problem with it.
I bought these about two months after I bought my Trek 4300 last year. The stock Suntour forks had no adjustments, and just felt like cheap forks. I put on the Rock shox and couldnt believe the difference. I have read people had trouble with these forks leaking, mine never has
Pros Fully adjustable. But most notable is the ride. I weigh 270lbs and these are awesome forks. I have owned them over a year now, no leaks, no problems
Cons I dont have any, other than I wanted these black, and the place I bought them from didnt have black in stock, so I got a silver one
I've not personally had this happen yet, but I've heard several people say a big hit causes the plastic top caps to strip out turning them and the springs into projectiles. One person almost lost an eye.
Pros CHEAP and what I would call a barely borderline decent fork.
Cons If you take a strong hit cover your eyes!!!!!! Cheaply made from cheap parts.
Yes, for beginners or for easy or intermediate riding
Pros
Great entry level fork, just enough for anything you will encounter on intermediate single track. Lockout is firm on roads so that is also a plus.
Cons
| Thank | EditCant use it for anything crazy
Yes, of course.
Pros
The Rock Shox Dart 3 is a really durable fork. I have put it through the ringer the past 3 years. As long as you add a little oil to the fork once and a while it will probably last forever. As they say its bullet proof.
Its a great deal for a fork that can handle medium size drops and rough terrain and also be able to lock out and ride hard on the flats.
| Thank | EditA good choice if you want something better than the stock your bike came with but not for real heavy use, have had this for 1 and a half seasons and the lockout and adjustable rebound are both shot. I just had it lubed but its starting to bind. All and all a good entry level fork but if you ride hard spend some extra money
Pros
A decent fork for the price, very smooth, adjustable rebound, and remote lockout
Cons
| Thank | EditA bit heavy and not very durable
Fork still works great after a couple years of being abused. What more can I say!?
Pros
-100mm of travel
-coil = no fiddling with air pressure
-Not super heavy
-Out performs most other stock coil forks
-Can fit a fat 2.5" tire
Cons
| Thank | Edit-Not very adjustable
As an entry level fork these are nice, but for any serious trail riding these could definatly use an upgrade. I found that they bottom out pretty easily and as most spring forks they are either too hard or too soft.. They come stock on a lot of entry level moutain bike, mine was on a Gary Fisher Advance that i inherited.
Pros
- inexpensive
- works as intended
- easy to adjust
- looks good on a bike
- good quality for an entry level fork
Cons
| Thank | Edit- iexpensive
- coil spring shock
- entry level
I haven't had it bottom out om me, but I'm also a smaller rider (150 lbs).
Pros
| Thank | EditLite weight.
Came with my GF bike with G2 geometry 29er. Sold after about 4 months.
Pros
Great lower end shock for the price.
Cons
| Thank | EditHeavy, I needed stiffer springs.
I have had these forks for over a year and they a rugged. The Lockout is great for hard pack and pavement.
Pros
Rugged and Great Bargin
Cons
| Thank | EditWeight
These forks are fitted to some entry/medium level bikes. They perform better than many stock RST, Suntour forks and make a cheap upgrade.
Pros
Reasonably performing entry level fork. Some adjustability
Cons
| Thank | EditWeight
For an entry level fork on a budget, the Dart 2 performs pretty decently. If you evaluate it on any other criteria though, this fork is pretty shoddy. I would not recommend this unless you are 1. Very new to the sport and are 2. On a budget 3. Very light weight.
Pros
Price tag
Cons
| Thank | EditPerformance and weight
Love this fork. Love that I can engage lockout while riding, (a first for me), how quickly I was able to dial preload, and how in a year of crashes, I haven't had a single problem with it.
Pros
Lockout, Easy to Adjust
Cons
| Thank | EditWeight?
I bought these about two months after I bought my Trek 4300 last year. The stock Suntour forks had no adjustments, and just felt like cheap forks. I put on the Rock shox and couldnt believe the difference. I have read people had trouble with these forks leaking, mine never has
Pros
Fully adjustable. But most notable is the ride. I weigh 270lbs and these are awesome forks. I have owned them over a year now, no leaks, no problems
Cons
| Thank | EditI dont have any, other than I wanted these black, and the place I bought them from didnt have black in stock, so I got a silver one
I've not personally had this happen yet, but I've heard several people say a big hit causes the plastic top caps to strip out turning them and the springs into projectiles. One person almost lost an eye.
Pros
CHEAP and what I would call a barely borderline decent fork.
Cons
| Thank | EditIf you take a strong hit cover your eyes!!!!!! Cheaply made from cheap parts.
Great entry level fork. If your aggressive, stay away!!!!
Pros
Good all around trail/XC fork. Cheap.
Cons
| Thank | EditMore or less suck for anything but trail/XC riding.