Originally Posted by DrJ
They said:" It is better to have the front fork and not need it than to need it and not have it." .
Can't argue with that logic

- said in Jest, I know what you meant

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You need to decide, on road or offroad. Any shoulder problems? If not go rigid. I have an older GF Tassajara, late 90's rigid, Used fat tires offroad, but I had surgery in '02, had to quit, I put slim tires on it, and it would fit your needs. I've rode a suspension fork on a friends MB, on road it is dissapointing. Plus, I fear offroad that I would be more prone to falling and hurting myself permanently.