Rigid fork for Silverback Storm 1.0

[Robiefowler]

Hi

I recently purchased a Silverback Storm 1.0 with the Rock Shox SID RL 29" fork installed. I am very tempted to try out a rigid fork given the bigger wheels and the weight saving. The rides are mainly technical stuff, often with mud, short but steep climbs - I am located in Denmark in Europe. Once a month a local race - typically race time is 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 min.

 

Can anyone recommend a rigid fork, low weight yet durable? I am uncertain to what price range I should be looking in - ideally I'd see if I could match the quality level of the RockShox - if that makes sense? And if you have any pointers to what to look for in a fork that would be much appreciated.

 

Thanks

Robert

[Bike Mob]

Best rigid fork is the Niner fork...you will be surprised at the level of comfort.

 

Rithey also make as well as Planet X

[V12man]

On-one also have a new carbon fork on sale at the moment.

[Robiefowler]

Thanks for the quick replies. Does the size of the fork matter? Axle to crown can be either 450 mm or 470 mm as as I can tell. I guess it is just the ride height that is reduced with the 450mm or will it also mean I am limited in terms of which tires I can use?

 

Robert

[Eldron]

450mm is for 26" and 470mm is for 29er. You'll need the 470.

 

X-lite also make a great carbon fork for <200 euro on CRC. Check it out. I bought one last week - will test ride this weekend...

[Let's Ride]

Your saddle to handle bar drop will be increased, well what I was told.