Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
I find the vibration differences interesting, that's all, and know in some way it is connected to the stiffness of the fork. Of course when the axle is installed the legs don't vibrate at the same frequency, that is understood. Add to it the tire, tube, spokes, rim, and you have a whole different animal when it comes to what is felt at the handlebar.
Completely agree with the above. Also the castor aspect, not sure what it's called but the bow of the fork would have to change a lot of the characteristics of the way it rides also .