I asked this question in a slightly different manner in the Mountain Bike thread and didn't get any responses, let me reword my question and see if someone here can help me out.
I have an early Ibex 450 Alpine that came with a Rock Shox Judy C Fork. I've never really ridden it- so it's a brand-new 2003 bike/fork. I'm an older rider, and now want to start riding it, street only- and am adding some good street tires, changing the pedals and grips... essentially, convert it to a hybrid.
I'd like to replace the fork, (it's fairly heavy as forks go) but I need to find the specs on the fork so I can get something equivalent- or a little more stable, meaning increased rake, if I understand correctly.
Does anyone know what the critical dimensions are on this fork? I know it's a 1-1/8 threadless tube, but I can't find the offset and other important specs. Also I am open to any suggestions to a good fork for this conversion... my goal is reduced weight (and improved ride/stability/handling if possible)
Thanks in advance!
Wes

axle to crown, steerer tube length, brake mount

Wes, Nashbar, among others, sells a rigid steel fork that is a "travel compensated", sized at mid stroke for most suspension forks, that will work. Just to save you money I have to add; don't worry about the additional weight of a suspension fork as it's a very small percentage of the all-up riding weight.

Brad