rikgrimsby
02-18-08, 11:54 AM
what would you all say? touring with suspension forks or ridge forks????
Touring - suspension forks or ridge?
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staehpj1
02-18-08, 12:01 PM
Given the choice I would avoid suspension for on road touring. Off road probably too, but some prefer front suspension on tours like the Great Divide.
arctos
02-18-08, 12:46 PM
Even the Divide Ride was fine for me on a bike with a rigid fork. Other riders on suspension forks had a variety of problems.
Proper tire size and air pressure can go a long way to compensate for lack of a suspension fork in my experience. I view it as one less complication to worry about on a tour.
Proper tire size and air pressure can go a long way to compensate for lack of a suspension fork in my experience. I view it as one less complication to worry about on a tour.
DukeArcher
02-18-08, 01:38 PM
Ridgy didge all the way. But, when they develope a no-maintenece (at all) suss fork, I'm there.
foamy
02-19-08, 07:43 AM
Rigid. I don't miss what I've never had.
staehpj1
02-19-08, 08:19 AM
Even the Divide Ride was fine for me on a bike with a rigid fork. Other riders on suspension forks had a variety of problems.
Did you use panniers or a trailer, and is that choice tied to the suspension vs rigid choice in any way?
Did you use panniers or a trailer, and is that choice tied to the suspension vs rigid choice in any way?
arctos
02-19-08, 12:58 PM
On the Divide Ride I used 2 front panniers and a rear rack dry bag stuffer. I have always found that I have more precise steering control with a rigid fork.