Rock Shox Indy xc vs Quadra

[amarok88]

Hi guys,

I have got a 1995 ish Orange C16R frame on the way that I am planning to build up along with my 1990 clockwork.
these are my first 2 ever retro builds so I am totally new to this.
I plan to keep the standard rigid forks on the clockwork but for the c16r I want some retro budget front sus.

I have 2 forks and cant decide which one would be best:
- Rock shox Indy XC
- Rock shox Quadra

I am struggling to find and comparable info on these 2. I am guessing they are both lower end but are there any recommendations out there on which one you would use.

cheers

 

[ishaw]

I think the Indy replaced the quadra so in theory should be the better of the two, but a lot will depend on how much use either of yours have seen.

 

[jimo746]

I think the Indy xc is a better fork than either the Quadra 5/10 or 21R, so I'd say go with the Indy.
Does either of the forks "look" better on the bike though?

 

[amarok88]

both appear in decent condition (havent arrived yet). paint looks good on both as do decals.

the indy are in creamy white, Quadra in dark grey. frame is yellow

 

[FluffyChicken]

Indy is just a rebranded evolution of the quadra. Indy is not correct for that year. quadra depending on model might/might not be.
I would first check the steerer to see if both fit. it might decide it for you. or the spring / elastomer being in good condition.


EDIT/ phone auto typing stuff.

 

[cce]

The indys have a more modern springing system (type 2 - part coil part elastomer) and one piece lowers

otherwise they're the same fork

the exception is the indy s - this was a poverty fork that had the old one-stage elastomer system and 48mm

 

[jimo746]

frame is yellow

some yellow Quadra 21R's would suit it

Grey Quadra's point to possibly being Quadra 5's which had simple elastomer inside.

 

[cce]

frame is yellow

some yellow Quadra 21R's would suit it

Grey Quadra's point to possibly being Quadra 5's which had simple elastomer inside.

there were yellow indy's - the SLs. and they were one of the lightest forks of all time.

 

[FluffyChicken]

I'm assuming these so Q5 or Q10 probably a '94 Q10 but with black crown. difference between Q5 and Q10, not sure.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... t=#1687443

 

[amarok88]

there the ones.

not sure about anthing about either fork just wanted some retro rockshox with a 1" steerer