Rigid Fork vs Susp Fork on Road/Light Trail Bike
I have ordered the Orbea Alma M-Ltd with the rigid fork to be used as an urban commuter/light trail bike. I'm going for a more upright/comfortable/no flat vibe so the plan is to swap the tires for 38mm Marathon Plus, add a Thudbuster LT and have the handlebar adjusted accordingly. I am now told that I can shave a few weeks off delivery if I take the Fox 100mm susp fork which adds about 800g I think.
There are a significant amount of steep inclines on my bike lane commute, often from a stop, and there is a significant amount of cracked pavement on the roadways. I am wondering if the added comfort would be worth the added weight.