Commuting on a front sus'ed MTB?
06-26-12 | 11:39 AM
#26
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True, however, a high quality suspension fork can cost more than some people spend on their entire commuter bike.
06-26-12 | 11:57 AM
#27
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$30 bucks was an easy choice.
06-26-12 | 01:22 PM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
I used a cheapo front-suspension MTB when I got back into biking (and began commuting) a couple years ago. It got me where I intended to go, but I have zero interest in using one of those bikes again.
06-26-12 | 03:08 PM
#30
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06-26-12 | 03:53 PM
#31
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I like both
I use both a riggid and a suspension fork MTB-
The riggid: chromoly frame w/ 2.35X26" Big Apple balloon tires run 20psi front / 35psi back (un-loaded/no gear)
The hardtail: aluminum frame w/ 80mm cannondale headshok fork and 1.25X26" tires at 65-80 psi
I really like the Big Apple 2.35 tires for rough roads, curb drops/hops and carrying heavy loads.
I really like the 80mm sus-fork and "skinny" tire combo for fast riding over bumpy, decaying city streets...and i can lock-out the fork when climbing.
Having the suspension fork is nice on your hands and neck, but it can bob/pogo if not inflated properly, so I run mine at 80-100 lbs (im a light weight) Sus-fork is also nice for the trails....i keep a set of off-road tires for trail riding/bikepacking
For utility/commuting with heavy gear id choose the riggid+Big Apple rig, and inflate the tires to suit the GVW (gross vehicle weight)
The riggid: chromoly frame w/ 2.35X26" Big Apple balloon tires run 20psi front / 35psi back (un-loaded/no gear)
The hardtail: aluminum frame w/ 80mm cannondale headshok fork and 1.25X26" tires at 65-80 psi
I really like the Big Apple 2.35 tires for rough roads, curb drops/hops and carrying heavy loads.
I really like the 80mm sus-fork and "skinny" tire combo for fast riding over bumpy, decaying city streets...and i can lock-out the fork when climbing.
Having the suspension fork is nice on your hands and neck, but it can bob/pogo if not inflated properly, so I run mine at 80-100 lbs (im a light weight) Sus-fork is also nice for the trails....i keep a set of off-road tires for trail riding/bikepacking
For utility/commuting with heavy gear id choose the riggid+Big Apple rig, and inflate the tires to suit the GVW (gross vehicle weight)
06-26-12 | 04:03 PM
#32
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Bikes: Nothing amazing... cheap old 21 speed mtb
I just used a Rock Shox tora u turn spring/oil suspension fork. It works great, has rebound, height, and lock out options. Also its a reasonable price.
06-26-12 | 05:49 PM
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But I'm only 160lbs and run a CF mtb thats just under 30lbs including those particular tires, fenders and a few extras.YMMV Another tire I really like is the Geax Tattoo Light.
Last edited by Burton; 06-26-12 at 08:53 PM.
