Originally Posted by
Saucy_Saunders
Really cool bike, I've been considering getting one and putting it on a mid-90s rigid mtb as a commuter. How are these when going over bumps and down curbs?
Are they sketchy at all? Would think they wouldnt roll over stuff very easy?
Mine rides the same as with the regular fork when unloaded. The handling is no different and the speed is no different.
The only functional difference I can say is that the whole front end is a bit more rigid/stiff. The smaller front wheel is way stronger and the fork has a little less give than a traditional fork. It's pretty minor and mostly not noticeable, and also isn't necessarily bad.
Here it is in its current guise. Still my favorite bike to ride around town, loaded or unloaded. I even did an overnight camping trip with it. (100 mile round trip on gravel/crushed limestone) and it worked great.
I'm planning on upgrading the whole bike this summer. 1x10 Deore XT, Paul disc up front, couple other small things. I would consider getting a dynamo hub for the front as the fork has a lot of good mounting spots for a light.