Originally Posted by
Sir_Name
Cool bike, great price. I have one from '91ish that I love.
[MENTION=124730]SJX426[/MENTION] - how did/do you like yours set up as a hardtail? (I'm guessing it stays as a rigid now for commuting.) I've been considering grabbing a suspension fork. That urge may get stronger as I now have better access to decent trails. 1" steerer?
It works very well. The fork was found on CL for $100 after a complete overhaul. It is only a pound more than the fixed fork. The wheel and disk brake were also CL finds. Amazing how the prices add up. That front end is nearly $200 in parts!
I have also used it as a commuter.
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I was curious if the average speed would decrease as a result of the energy going into the suspension and the added weight. There wasn't any significant change. The only reason to go back to the rigid fork was for the fenders. The ride on the MUP is better with suspension due to tree roots in the MUP asphalt.