Fork selection for big boy
02-22-10, 11:07 AM
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Fork selection for big boy
Just picked up a Specialized Ground Control. Looks lke it needs a new front shock. Currently, it has a Rock Shox Indy. Any suggestions without breaking the bank? Or is there a way to re-build it? I'm 235 lbs. and live in Idaho. Quite a bit of trail and off-trail stuff. Nothing extreme...yet. This my first FS and can't wait to get it out. 
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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You may want to get a regular fork without shocks in it. The shocks tend to sag and prevent you from gaining speed. Especially if you are 200+ pounds. I was looking for a bike with front shocks too, but I was talked out of it because shocks tend to slow one down while riding and they can wear down and break easier with a heavier person riding the bike.
I'm looking into the Kona Smoke and the Trek 7000 without the front shocks for myself.
I'm looking into the Kona Smoke and the Trek 7000 without the front shocks for myself.
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When I was around 235 I did not notice any suspension lag in the performance. At 235# you need no special amenities. Check your LBS for forks that have been taken off of similar bikes. There's usually something lying around.
