Originally Posted by
maddog34
1.. measure the steering Tube on the stock fork.
2... look for a used Marzocchi Bomber fork or Rock Shox Air fork on Craigslist or Ebay or where-ever... make certain it's within about 1/2" or so as long as your stock fork. ( i've found some great deals on Rock Shox SID forks too!)
3... don't get greedy with the fork TRAVEL since you only need about 80 to 100 mm travel unless you want to jump off cliffs...
slap that sucker in the frame.. i know you can do it.
4... ignore the trolls
(you could try a Bolani fork.. all over Ebay and Amazone... they had some seal issues but i've heard that got sorted out... low cost air forks... a 29" will work since 29" and 700c wheels are the same Bead diameter....)
5... Put phat CX tires on and go slam some drops. keep yer butt back and your knees bent !
Breaking my rule of silence for a non-ahole:
My rigid fork is a Bolany. I really like the quality. I have seen their air forks but I am skeptical. That is a lot more technology than a rigid fork. My issue is the offset. Mine is 37mm and I would have to go to 42mm. I don't know what that would do in terms of handling. I have gone so deep and stupid on this bike I might as well get a RockShox.
I am seriously thinking about buying a frame and swapping it all over. As much as I can anyway. I have no idea how to buy a frame though.