Rigid MTB Fork?! Any thoughts?
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All my vintage three mountain bikes are full rigid ones , one with its original full rigid steel fork, the two other withs a rigid carbon fork
Merida with its original steel fork
The Kona Kilaeua with its carbon fork
The Scapin Dedacciai with its carbon fork
During the rides I had with other mountain bikers,I rode much faster (especially with the Kona or the Scapin) than others who had full suspended bikes or those with a front suspension. My tires are 26*2.2 continentals on the Scapin and the Kona except on the Merida where I have 26*1.8 hutchinsons. My next mtb is going to have a front suspension and a steel frame.
Merida with its original steel fork
The Kona Kilaeua with its carbon fork
The Scapin Dedacciai with its carbon fork
During the rides I had with other mountain bikers,I rode much faster (especially with the Kona or the Scapin) than others who had full suspended bikes or those with a front suspension. My tires are 26*2.2 continentals on the Scapin and the Kona except on the Merida where I have 26*1.8 hutchinsons. My next mtb is going to have a front suspension and a steel frame.
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georges1 Love the colors on that Merida, total 80s-90s style. It is what we need! No more boring colors bright and bold and screaming at you is the move!
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georges1 Love the colors on that Merida, total 80s-90s style. It is what we need! No more boring colors bright and bold and screaming at you is the move!
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All my vintage three mountain bikes are full rigid ones , one with its original full rigid steel fork, the two other withs a rigid carbon fork
Merida with its original steel fork
The Kona Kilaeua with its carbon fork
The Scapin Dedacciai with its carbon fork
During the rides I had with other mountain bikers,I rode much faster (especially with the Kona or the Scapin) than others who had full suspended bikes or those with a front suspension. My tires are 26*2.2 continentals on the Scapin and the Kona except on the Merida where I have 26*1.8 hutchinsons. My next mtb is going to have a front suspension and a steel frame.
Merida with its original steel fork
The Kona Kilaeua with its carbon fork
The Scapin Dedacciai with its carbon fork
During the rides I had with other mountain bikers,I rode much faster (especially with the Kona or the Scapin) than others who had full suspended bikes or those with a front suspension. My tires are 26*2.2 continentals on the Scapin and the Kona except on the Merida where I have 26*1.8 hutchinsons. My next mtb is going to have a front suspension and a steel frame.
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I'm sorry, but that was the answer I was hoping for because that wasn't a question that I asked. I put it in italics for a reason.
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My favorite daily rider, is a full ridgid, an old 1990 rockhopper. have a 1995 as well, it's set up ridgid too, but I have the correct rockshox for it, like nit better without.
But then I have a fisher with a manitou fork and I love it, also have a Trek with a rockshox that I love.
In short, my point is, try it. If you were local I have a S&M Pitchfork you could try.
But then I have a fisher with a manitou fork and I love it, also have a Trek with a rockshox that I love.
In short, my point is, try it. If you were local I have a S&M Pitchfork you could try.
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last night I decided that yes, I need a mountain bike
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I've gotten rid of my hardtails and run a rigid (steel) fork on everything now. I love the weight savings and the complete lack of maintenance. Whether rigid is viable for you depends on the trails you ride, the kind of riding you do, the tires you use, and their air pressure. My hucking days are over, and I mostly ride woodsy singletrack or desert scree. Ledgy stuff can be a little jolting, but for those trails I use a 2.8" tire at about 16 psi, and it's honestly not a big deal at all. If I was still a competitive rider or lived in the Rockies I'm sure I'd make a different choice, but for me, rigid works.
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I've gotten rid of my hardtails and run a rigid (steel) fork on everything now. I love the weight savings and the complete lack of maintenance. Whether rigid is viable for you depends on the trails you ride, the kind of riding you do, the tires you use, and their air pressure. My hucking days are over, and I mostly ride woodsy singletrack or desert scree. Ledgy stuff can be a little jolting, but for those trails I use a 2.8" tire at about 16 psi, and it's honestly not a big deal at all. If I was still a competitive rider or lived in the Rockies I'm sure I'd make a different choice, but for me, rigid works.
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We have enough snow on the ground to warrant fat bike use right now, but also just enough that trying to ride a 29er would result in sliding out and crashing a lot.
Rode my rigid fat bike for 10 miles last night...With the lack of snow, a lot of the bumpy features that are usually under snow aren't buried right now...End up getting consistently getting busted in the balls by the seat. That gets old and reminds me why I don't ride rigid when I don't have to. Full suspension for the win.
Rode my rigid fat bike for 10 miles last night...With the lack of snow, a lot of the bumpy features that are usually under snow aren't buried right now...End up getting consistently getting busted in the balls by the seat. That gets old and reminds me why I don't ride rigid when I don't have to. Full suspension for the win.
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Never had that problem. I spend a lot of time out of the saddle and stand on the pedals a lot when riding over roots and rocks and bumpy trails. When I stand up the whole body acts as a suspension and soaks up the bumps.
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Also using my body as suspension for an extended period of time makes my arms, knees and hip joints hurt. To me riding rigid is the equivalent of removing the shocks and struts in your car and replacing them with a brick. Nobody would want to drive that car.
We are getting hit with a snow storm this week. All those bumps will soon be buried under a groomed trail.