Good advice, I do that, too, such a difference and the length of that rigid fork is probably identical to the suspension fork, so geometry stays the same. But for the benefit of your audience, I would advise your getting a scale so you could weigh them both and report the difference, that way you're not guesstimating the weight savings.
Yep got the scale out The original Suntour fork was 2.8kg weighed with my scales. Manufacturer claims 0.53 kg for the rigid fork. Weight saving of about 2.2kg. The bike feels great out of the saddle!!😉
Nice bike, there are times when going back to the mtb roots and riding fully ridged is great. The only thing that I would like to point out is tha your front wheel skewer appears to be facing forward. That is dangerous because it can conceivably catch on a branch on the trail and open up unexpectedly.
Simpler than having a suspension fork (i.e. no maintenance required. Stiffer feeling when standing up and pedaling. Frame geometry will always stay the same unlike with a suspension fork. If you ride gravel roads and smooth singletrack, then a rigid fork can be very fun because it forces you to choose better lines and pay more attention. It's not for everyone though.
@@bradleycole2655 If you can, I'd recommend getting a bike with a steel frame and fork that can fit big tires. That will make the ride very comfortable since steel flexes more than aluminum.
Good advice, I do that, too, such a difference and the length of that rigid fork is probably identical to the suspension fork, so geometry stays the same. But for the benefit of your audience, I would advise your getting a scale so you could weigh them both and report the difference, that way you're not guesstimating the weight savings.
Yep got the scale out
The original Suntour fork was 2.8kg weighed with my scales.
Manufacturer claims 0.53 kg for the rigid fork.
Weight saving of about 2.2kg. The bike feels great out of the saddle!!😉
Nice bike, there are times when going back to the mtb roots and riding fully ridged is great.
The only thing that I would like to point out is tha your front wheel skewer appears to be facing forward. That is dangerous because it can conceivably catch on a branch on the trail and open up unexpectedly.
What exactly is the benefit of a rigid bike besides weight?
Simpler than having a suspension fork (i.e. no maintenance required. Stiffer feeling when standing up and pedaling. Frame geometry will always stay the same unlike with a suspension fork. If you ride gravel roads and smooth singletrack, then a rigid fork can be very fun because it forces you to choose better lines and pay more attention. It's not for everyone though.
@@RuezgaDaniel ok yeah that's cool! Im thinking of getting another bike so rigid sounds fun.
@@bradleycole2655 If you can, I'd recommend getting a bike with a steel frame and fork that can fit big tires. That will make the ride very comfortable since steel flexes more than aluminum.
What brand is it? And is it for 700c size wheels?
a friend of mine got this rigid fork 29er... and yes you can put a 700c
Toseek! Search for it on eBay!
@@tnworldwide aw thank you! Do they come in v brake versions do you know btw x
@@joesinclair8910 hey there, they do not unfortunately, the only way I think you could is to email OEMs or eBay suppliers if they have them. 👍
@@tnworldwide okay will do thank you so much