Originally Posted by
Wilfred Laurier
I disagree with those above that don't think it is a worthwhile mod - there are many advantages rigid has over suspension. If the bike is never ridden on rough trails then I would certainly prefer a rigid fork. I don't know of a good one to recommend - one of my bikes has a surly instigator fork and it is a pig.
I like the Instigator. Wish it was still made. I run it on a bicycle designed originally for an 80mm travel fork. The Instigator substitutes for 100mm, and I like the effect of the slacker geometry on that particular frame. I also like that the build is notably lighter in weight than with a suspension fork. Not to mention there's nothing much left to maintain. Win all around.
Agree with you on the rough trails bit. A lot of what's near me is machine-built these days, and it is mainly in areas with braking bumps that I notice the lack of suspension.