Who runs a RIGID FORK.
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I run a rigid fork on my Karate Monkey. I love it.
As far as terrain goes. I've ridden pretty much everything in California on it; super loamy and grippy norcal stuff, High Sierra granite, rocky/rooty and wet northwest trails, dusty/rocky and high speed SoCal stuff, super buffed singletrack, etc.
I run a 2.1" tire and it works ok. It is a bit stiff, but I like it. Very easy to climb on, less weight than a suspension fork, and inexpensive. Plus when you go and get on a DH bike you will FLY!
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As far as terrain goes. I've ridden pretty much everything in California on it; super loamy and grippy norcal stuff, High Sierra granite, rocky/rooty and wet northwest trails, dusty/rocky and high speed SoCal stuff, super buffed singletrack, etc.
I run a 2.1" tire and it works ok. It is a bit stiff, but I like it. Very easy to climb on, less weight than a suspension fork, and inexpensive. Plus when you go and get on a DH bike you will FLY!
The Ito
Yep, i agree with the getting on the DH bike part you go faster. I have been a off & on RIGID user for many years.. It's fun.
Might go with a 2.6" Gazzi Jr. tire for experimental ride if it fit's ?. Running a 2.3" TIOGA DH now.
I also found i get no pinch flats rigid because the reason might be the 4" fork let's you go faster ? OR maybe it's i'm not picking as great as line !hmm
Might go with a 2.6" Gazzi Jr. tire for experimental ride if it fit's ?. Running a 2.3" TIOGA DH now.
I also found i get no pinch flats rigid because the reason might be the 4" fork let's you go faster ? OR maybe it's i'm not picking as great as line !hmm
OH I know this one! Master Blaster right!?bigdrop05 said:
i did for a while on my kona, if i did again I'd go with the funn 20mm fork, it'll let me run an 8" disc, and 26" or 29" wheels
vicious cycles here
I've been running the steel fork that came w/ my Bianchi since day one, on all sorts of terrain, and I love it! I've been considering upgrading to a Pace carbon fork. . .but it would clash with the pink so bad, I dunno lol.bigdrop05 said:
I bought my first mountain bike in 1987. Back then, virtually all bikes were fully rigid steel frames & forks. We all had a great time and enjoyed the sport immensely - go figure.
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Where can i buy a taller rigid fork.Suspension corrected ?& with disk mounts.
How big are you looking for? Surly Instigator is 447 mm axle to crown, corrected for 100mm suspension. Surly forks are notoriously stiff though.ACDC said:
I was thinking an Instigator fork as well.
I just put a Karate Monkey fork on my bike - so now it's geared and rigid.........moving towards SS and rigid.
I just put a Karate Monkey fork on my bike - so now it's geared and rigid.........moving towards SS and rigid.
nashbar has one too if you're looking for something more... umm... "affordable"
I ordered one of the Nashbar rigid forks.Great everything on that fork,thanks !
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=86&subcategory=1183&brand=&sku=13284&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=86&subcategory=1183&brand=&sku=13284&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=
I use a Dimension disk fork corrected to 80 mm. I ride in Oregon where it is rocky, rooty, smooth, fast, slow (muddy sometimes), etc. I am a fan of the simplicty. I also run a myriad of tires from 2.1 to 2.4, depending on terrain and time of year. I really like the Panaracer Fire 2.4 FR for most anything. It measures 2.55 across the widest part of the lugs. It is very plush. For me this set up is really nice, simple drivetrain and simple fork. Very little to go wrong in all conditions.bigdrop05 said: