Mountain Biking - enough fork threads

as much as it is not my right to complain, being an utter n00b, but the fork threads are realy getting out of hand

while I'd like to just idly complain I also am proposing a solution, can all the veterans and other knowledgeable people compile a list of suggestions for forks for different riding styles, weights, price ranges, and anything else I'm forgeting, if this is at all fisable I think it would be a great way to end the deluge of fork threads

Will mention it, no guarentee.

Most of the fork questions are all different. Any list we compile, someone will still ask a question. It's inevitable.

yeah plus sometimes people ask about specific comparisons, etc. i mean all that info you stated can be found on mtbr.com reviews. it's the specifics people seek on these forums.

yeah plus sometimes people ask about specific comparisons, etc. i mean all that info you stated can be found on mtbr.com reviews. it's the specifics people seek on these forums.


Most of the fork questions are all different. Any list we compile, someone will still ask a question. It's inevitable..

I agree..

I am an MTB newbie, a generalized topic about forks may help me a lot, but I will still need opinions, and specific answers... and someone to tell about my fork related experiences. ;)

I agree..

I am an MTB newbie, a generalized topic about forks may help me a lot, but I will still need opinions, and specific answers... and someone to tell about my fork related experiences. ;)

Agreed.

A general fork topic will be helpful to start quite a few people off on the right track in selecting a fork. The one danka24 has posted could certainly be good.

danka24, the one thing I'd suggest is keeping it as a locked thread. Take submissions via PM from anyone wishing to offer more advice, and edit them (for accuracy, presentation, repetitiveness etc) before posting by yourself or a mod. Keep it clear and concise for any new members or inexperienced riders. As an example, the 'buying a bike for $500' thread was a great idea, but some of the off-topic or on-a-tangent posts have made it hard to follow, and even harder to extract the good information and advice. Vo2 over at cyclingforums.com has created a good buying guide thread for beginner road bikers here (http://www.cyclingforums.com/t33794.html). It's a great overview thread answering all the intial questions, and I think very easy to read.

I rather we didn't try to deter people from posting the specific fork questions - they are still incredibly helpful threads to have. If you know you have no interest in forks, don't open the threads. I feel I know more than the average Joe about most MTB and road components, but I still learn more and more every day by opening and reading some of those threads.

Well, I kinda like the idea of having an information only thread, keep it locked so only a moderator (like myself or Danka or others) can add to it and information can be gathered and sent to us via PM's.


But, that kinda defeats the whole purpose of the forums doesn't it?

Plus, with technological advances and new models, the information changes all the time. I think it's almost better to let old threads die, and let the question be answered again.

L8R

Well, I kinda like the idea of having an information only thread, keep it locked so only a moderator (like myself or Danka or others) can add to it and information can be gathered and sent to us via PM's.


But, that kinda defeats the whole purpose of the forums doesn't it?

Plus, with technological advances and new models, the information changes all the time. I think it's almost better to let old threads die, and let the question be answered again.

L8R

I think it could be of benefit providing you keep it general. A pros and cons thread of this type could be worth doing.

e.g. air vs coil
long travel vs short etc.

Put some answers to the big questions that always seem to be asked. Perhaps combine it with something along the lines of your response in the 'What's the difference between a XC bike and a ATB?' thread, a2. Help give people a general overview of what makes each type of bike what it is (e.g. XC, Freeride, Downhill), and explain some of the component options. More of an MTB FAQ, if you will. You're not stopping anyone from asking away again, but more providing them with more upfront info so they can better understand their own question before asking the forum.

I'm rather let old threads die and just have the question come again too, but if there are going to be 'sticky' threads about bikes and/or components, a locked information thread could be more useful to new members and beginner riders.

Long travel vs. short travel would be pointless. So would air vs. coil.

Everyone rides different things.

For one person, riding XC, a LT fork would feel better and give more confidence to go faster. For another person, ST fork would be better.

I rode a 6" travel Manitou Sherman Slider XC for 3 months. It was fine.

An all encompasing thread would only work for SOME people. It would be like making a thread about pant's versus shorts, versus underwear, versus naked. What works for one person, doesn't work for EVERYONE.

IMO anyway.

as much as it is not my right to complain, being an utter n00b, but the fork threads are realy getting out of hand

while I'd like to just idly complain I also am proposing a solution, can all the veterans and other knowledgeable people compile a list of suggestions for forks for different riding styles, weights, price ranges, and anything else I'm forgeting, if this is at all fisable I think it would be a great way to end the deluge of fork threads
If we would use “information only” threads then it would not be a forum where people interact. I'll be a clipboard where all the information is just posted; the same can be said about any web page that contains information. By creating new threads questions can be asked by people who are new to this or any other topic. Sometimes it is hard to understand the information that is just there and so personal opinion/response is needed. If you are tired of such threads, oh well, too bad! This is Internet and if you see a thread with the same topic as 3 others, DON'T click on it. Yes, it’s that easy ;) ! After all, many threads that are on this forum have been asked at some point back in time.

right then

seems a generaly useless idea with a huge amount of flaws i didnt see, and i wouldnt want to be leaading this forum towards cold threads with no human interaction

right then

seems a generaly useless idea with a huge amount of flaws i didnt see, and i wouldnt want to be leaading this forum towards cold threads with no human interaction

It was a good idea.. making a general info thread for forks..

cold threads? bikeforums will be lively and active, as long as members continue to ride thier bikes and be real cyclists and post :D ..