My bike has a suspension FORK, a Judy TT. Heavy, but it is tough and works. Ok. I use Ritchey Logic clipless pedals. Ok. I use a SRAM X.7 as a chain tensioner. Ok. No shifters, and my rear wheel is about 3/4 pound lighter without the rest of the cassette. To complete the package, some sweet Avid SD7 V-brakes haul things down RAPIDLY.