Originally Posted by
adlai
So first of all, is a suspension fork worth it if you are mainly touring around
No. Suspension forks are useful on
technical single-track.
and secondly, what to look for in a suspension fork and what are some good low-cost options?
Lock-out and preload adjustment are must-have features on suspension forks. All of the low-cost suspension forks that I've tried have been
awful at best. If you're buying new, $350-400 will get you a mediocre suspension fork. If you want something that works well, plan to spend $600+.