Getting rigid...

R+P+K
R+P+K Posts: 49
edited April 2011 in MTB general
Has anyone here switched from suspension to rigid forks? Would you switch back?

I'm an MTBer from way back (pre-suspension) so I'm used to picking my lines even when riding for squishy forks. My current 29er has Rock Shox Dart 3's on it which are heavy an noodley.

I'm considering switching to a Surly Karate Monkey fork.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    You pick you rline regardless of suspension or not. uspension gives youincreased traction.
  • tenfoot
    tenfoot Posts: 226
    I have a fully rigid Marin which I take off road occasionally (mainly used as a road/commuting bike).

    Compared to my full bouncer, it ain't fun. I'd forgotten how your arms go numb with the amount of shaking.

    It's purely a comfort thing, of course, and maybe just personal to me, but I've got used to the smoother ride and wouldn't go back.

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