Originally Posted by catatonic
It means it's not designed for rough trails. And do not even attemp to jump with it or clear large logs, etc. It's a fork meant for moderate to smooth trails. Think what a semi-rough hiking trail is. Jumps and drops will kill that fork. On rougher trails it will bottom out frequently, which will reduce it's lifespan.
ok i understand a bit better now. could you recommend a more versatile bike in the price range? (i'm willing to go a little higher if necessary)