Originally Posted by
Ai_Hia
I'm probably not much more experienced at bikes than the op, so I don't understand the deal about how heavy, etc suspension forks are supposed to be. I get the weight thing overall, but the bike from walmart I used to commute on 20+ years ago weighed at least double what my Roam 3 does. I also really like having the option when riding over stuff that makes me jiggle more than I'd like to if they're locked. I also understand they're worthless for any real big jumps and drops. But so are most entry level mountain bike suspensions. If you're not trying to race or something though, how exactly are these suspension forks a weight problem for most hybrid bike riders?
I hate going over small steps and potholes when I'm riding on a bike path. The idiots who have laid out the path couldn't work out to keep it flat at intersections and crossing. I'm sure suspension forks would be a big help in these case, but about 90% of the ride is all right. So, I cannot justify having sf for that 10%. I guess it depends on the road surface and how much one is willing to tolerate.