Originally Posted by
DR03K
I was thinking about changing the front fork, but was hesitant due to loosing the folding fastening mechanism on the front. (Stock magnets are weak so its not a deal breaker, but I've since added rare earth magnets that are about 5x stronger).
I understand you have part train commute? How do you handle securing the bike during transit?
The larger wheels keep the folder together. To be honest, I'm not really bothered by the magnet, I use my helmet via my drops to tie to the train internal fixtures. The rear wheel stays pretty still for most of the journey.
The biggest issue with the front forks is the headset bearings. When you change out the fork, keep the existing headset bearings/seat in good condition, you may need them for the new fork.