fork issues
08-08-07, 10:23 AM
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fork issues
hi everyone 
french commuter speaking
i am looking for a rigid fork for a hybrid lapierre bike, to replace the original sr-suntour nex 4100
i am riding about 10 miles daily in a rather dense urban environment, yet the suspension fork feels a bit numb and the locking system is lousy. I don't do off-road riding so i have little use for suspension... i am trying to gain speed and kick for my bike setting (aluminium frame, 700 wheels, Vbrakes)
i have looked around and found that Surly might have something that fits my needs; other than that the kona project 2 seems to be also a good deal.
any advanced commuter's advice about choosing the right commuting fork would be great
many thanks
french commuter speaking
i am looking for a rigid fork for a hybrid lapierre bike, to replace the original sr-suntour nex 4100
i am riding about 10 miles daily in a rather dense urban environment, yet the suspension fork feels a bit numb and the locking system is lousy. I don't do off-road riding so i have little use for suspension... i am trying to gain speed and kick for my bike setting (aluminium frame, 700 wheels, Vbrakes)
i have looked around and found that Surly might have something that fits my needs; other than that the kona project 2 seems to be also a good deal.
any advanced commuter's advice about choosing the right commuting fork would be great
many thanks
08-08-07, 12:46 PM
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I have a Kona with a Project 2 and a Surly. You won't go wrong with either one.
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08-08-07, 01:11 PM
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I'm thinking of picking up a project 2 for one of my bikes. It looks nice.
If you want a front rack though, a surly long haul trucker fork would be just the ticket.
If you want a front rack though, a surly long haul trucker fork would be just the ticket.
08-08-07, 05:03 PM
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I did the very thing you are attempting to do. I bought the Nashbar touring fork and got it for $39 bucks. The bike shop cut it down and installed it for me for about $30. I've been very happy with it and I saved about 5 lbs.
Heres the Nashbar link:https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...%20ATB%20Forks
Heres the Nashbar link:https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...%20ATB%20Forks
09-09-07, 05:09 PM
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thanks for your replies, I have ordered a kona project 2...
24h later, bike got stolen... paris is unforgiving for callousness
so i am now looking for a forkless commuting bike that would go with the P2...
24h later, bike got stolen... paris is unforgiving for callousness
so i am now looking for a forkless commuting bike that would go with the P2...
