Genesis Io soften the ride (Rigid)

Bozabyka
Bozabyka Posts: 252
edited November 2013 in MTB buying advice
Is there a better rigid fork for the Genesis Io?
Does a bigger tyre help soften the ride?
Would better spokes or rims help?

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  • mcnultycop
    mcnultycop Posts: 2,143
    I don't.
    Better than what?
    Maybe.
    Help what?
    Nerve AM 7.0
    Scandal
    Felt Roadie
  • Bozabyka
    Bozabyka Posts: 252
    The ride is harsh:) Until recent I have ridden a Raleigh Maverick with Racing Ralphs and Mavic 717 and double butted spokes.
    The Io is great but it is a rougher ride.
    The Maverick had a longer wheel base and the sweepy fork and Ralph 2.1 tyres.
    The Io now has Ralph 2.1 tyres.
    I think the problem is on the front end.
    Its running standard wheels and fork.
    Do I fit a wider tyre?
    Rotational weight is an issue, (I think)
    Would it help to change fork or wheel?
    Or do I just get used to it?
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    How long have you had it?
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • Bozabyka
    Bozabyka Posts: 252
    couple of months now
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    I've ridden rigid recently and I think getting the right psi in the tyres is the main thing, bigger volume tyres can help a bit too. I ride mine at 30psi up front and about 32psi in the rear. My bike is a steel 26er with 2.25 or 2.3 tyres BTW. I'd only change (rigid) forks in get more clearance if thats an issue. Re-consider grips too.
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.

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