ridgid fork
 

can any of you guys recoemmd a reasonable priced ridged fork mountain bike that i can put slicks on and use as a quick commuter.

I want good quality components but nothing fancy


thanks guys

would this be better than a flat bar road bke for cmmuting

dimension or tange

Thats about the cheapest you can get new. 40-50 bucks

kona project 2

Local Salvation Army stores and Goodwill stores often have mountain bikes from the 1986 to 1992 era with rigid forks. Some of these were "pro" quality bikes that weigh only 22 pounds to 26 pounds...lighter than some of the pro bikes of today. And, if you look long enough, you may find one in "almost new" condition for just $40 or $60. If a good bike shop finds one of these, they will tune it up and sell it with a shop satisfaction guarantee for around $200...a real bargain compared with the 2006 mountain bikes that sell in the $300 price range.

Surly has a few good ones.

That depends. A flat bar road bike would be faster but less durable. I've used a cyclocross bike and a fixed gear bike for commuting, now I'm using a Surly Karate Monkey 29er rigid mountain bike with massive 29x2.3 slicks. The Monkey is heavy but I like the way it rolls and it is TOUGH.