Originally Posted by
mkwdrs
Overweight out of shape guy looking for some help. I may be purchasing a Trek 820 or Trek 3500 bike and they both come with the following fork: SR Suntour M-3030, coil spring, 75mm travel. At my weight (325) and fitness level (beyond pathetic), a suspension fork is the last thing that I need.
I want a rigid fork. What do I need to know and how do I find out what specs to look for in a rigid fork? I want it to have at least as long (if not longer) steerer tube than the stock fork. I am fine it the new fork is made from steel (or whatever else).
What are some brand names of forks that I should consider. I realize that these are low end bikes, so I'm not looking to break the bank on a fork. I just need a stury one for my weight.
I would suggest a fork from Surly in the appropriate style and size.
Forks | Parts and Accessories | Surly Bikes
They come in suspension corrected version so your geometry won't be changed.
You should also measure the offset on the current fork, The distance from the center line of the steer tube to the dropouts and match it as close as possible.