Anyone have experience with these? I'm looking to replace my suspension fork with a rigid fork that has canti bosses, and I can't decide which to go with.

I'd say either would work as they're both similar. Nothing special about a rigid fork.

I've got the P2 tall race for a slacker setup. Hasn't failed me yet.





Homely looking bugger...but feels much more comfortable than a lower HA.

I had a Surly 1x1. I tried to sell it on Craigslist for $40, then $30, then $20, and finally I just gave it away. I don't like it simply because it has no resale value. But maybe all rigid forks are that way.

Why would you bother to buy something that you were just going to turn around and sell anyway?

It came on a project bike I bought. I fixed up the bike and put a suspension fork on it.

In any case, to the OP, if both forks have the same rake and they're both steel, I don't see you noticing a difference.

I can't find the rake on the Kona. The Surly is 45mm, but I'm looking for less if possible.

Not entirely true. A light double butted curved fork will definitely have different ride characteristics than a heavy straight gauge fork like the Surly. To the OP , the Kona is generally considered a better riding fork. Just make sure that whatever you get that the Rake and A-C length is correct for your application.

between the two, i would go with surly, strictly because it's surly. when the post apocalyptic holocaust comes, the only thing left will be cockroaches and surly frames.

Why less rake, are you looking to slow down the steering?

All versions of the Surly 1x1 fork are triple butted: https://surlybikes.com/parts/1x1_fork

What frame? There are different variations of both forks with different crown to axle heights. That can make a significant impact on the way your bike handles.

IMO, the P2 forks handle better, and aesthetically kick the crap out of the Surly forks.

I preferred the P2 eighteen months ago when this thread was new. I still like it. I wonder what the OP bought in the end.

I used a Nashbar suspension-corrected rigid fork on my 26" MTB for awhile. Never had a problem with it. It can handle up to 3" tires I believe. Has both canti bosses and ISO disc caliper tabs. Also has fender eyelets. The only thing is that it looked a bit odd with so much space between the tire and the fork crown. I think they're going for $49 these days, but they regularly sell out of them. I had to wait a week or two when I ordered mine before they got more stock to ship one to me. Looks like they're in stock right now, though. The rake is 45mm.

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...28_-1___202440