Rigid Fork To Replace Suspension Fork
 

Currently, my Kona Fire Mountain (2012) has a RockShox XC28 100mm w/Turnkey but it's dying.

I'd like to replace it with a suspension corrected rigid fork.

Any suggestions on brand, model, and where to purchase?

Thanks!

Surly offers suspension corrected forks. Any LBS that uses QBP can order one for you, and you can buy them online as well.

As an alternative- I got an adjustable damping fork with remote lockout on aliexpress for less than $200. SO far the Suntour seems to work quite well. Much better thAN THE OLD ROCKSHOX. (darn caps lock!)

-SP

You got some sag by sitting, with your weight on the bars,

then measure the axle to fork crown race and the rake/offset ..

matching whats on there now ... and the steering feel will be similar.. Shop the dimensions ..

As you have a Kona would first look for some Project 2 forks, as they are from Kona, they have been around for ages and are well regarded. They may take a bit of hunting (ebay, craigslist etc) but should work well with your bike

Is this what you mean?

Bikeman Kona Project 2, 26" Mountain Fork, 440, Disc Only

Thanks!

Yes, only right a Kona should have a Kona fork

Ordered. Thank you for the help! :thumb:

Again, thank you for all the help!

I hope this post will help someone in the future.

Summary of Kona Fire Mountain (2012) Rigid Fork Conversion:

SpeedEZ ATB (used with front suspension)
http://ecom1.planetbike.com/7016.html
Purchased: Amazon.com

Conversion Parts:

Kona Project 2, 26" Mountain Fork, 440, Disc Only
Purchased: Bikeman Kona Project 2, 26" Mountain Fork, 440, Disc Only
- Cut and installed by LBS - Sprocket Cycles

Adjustable Stem
- Purchased and installed by LBS - Sprocket Cycles

Fender Flute
Problem Solvers
Self installed.
- Purchased: Problem Solvers Fender Flute: fits fender on tall fork - Modern Bike

Planet Bike Hardcore ATB Fender Hardware Kit
Self installed.
- Purchased: ATB Fender Hardware Kit

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