Originally Posted by HerrKaLeun

I didn't compare to aluminum fork, but I rode the toughroad on street construction sites and on bike paths with lot of frost heaving and groves from heaving. I also rode my 26" MTB with cheap front suspension fork and 2" tires. Both were about the same with going over rocks, holes etc. On the groves (90° to direction of gravel) the suspended fork was maybe 5% better, but only because I really paid attention. I was riding at 45 psi front. Not saying the toughroad is as good as a good suspension fork, but for daily use as good as a cheap suspension fork (without the weight penalty). The larger wheels also may play a role.