BSG Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 As many know I've tried to get hold of an air fork replacement for my Merida 29er, now I'm thinking of just replacing it with a rigid carbon or steel fork [emoji50]. I mostly do gravel roads, 95% of the time, so I will save a lot on weight etc. Running lower tyre pressure will help to absorb the gravel road bumps? The XCR is like a rigid fork that is just very heavy anyway. What do you people think? Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
RocknRolla Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 Do it. But get a steel fork. The carbon aluminum combo is gonna make for a harsh ride. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
BSG Posted May 15, 2017 Author Posted May 15, 2017 Ok so now I'll be looking for a rigid steel 1 1/8 straight steerer fork. Anyone looking at discarding such a useless peace of metal by any chance? ???? Haha Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
RocknRolla Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 Yeah, Give sprocket & Jack a call, get them to post it to you. They can sort you out with a nice surly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
the nerd Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 Ok so now I'll be looking for a rigid steel 1 1/8 straight steerer fork. Anyone looking at discarding such a useless peace of metal by any chance? Haha Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Yeah, Give sprocket & Jack a call, get them to post it to you. They can sort you out with a nice surly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There is one in the shop, pretty sure I saw one there last week...
BSG Posted May 15, 2017 Author Posted May 15, 2017 There is one in the shop, pretty sure I saw one there last week...I will have a [emoji102] thanks. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
RocknRolla Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 There is one in the shop, pretty sure I saw one there last week...That's the one I am referring to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
BSG Posted May 16, 2017 Author Posted May 16, 2017 That's the one I am referring to. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThe one on bikehub? Says sold, but I have asked, so awaiting reply. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
the nerd Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 The one on bikehub? Says sold, but I have asked, so awaiting reply. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk The one at Sprocket and Jack is still available.
PhilipV Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 While you are at it, sommer tsake off the gears and make it a singlespeed. THat is the path to true enlightenment. Rigid is lekker, but you may just find yourself pining after a 29er straight steerer air shock in 6 months again. Just playing devils advocate here....
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 I've recently converted to rigid and put higher volume tires at lower pressure. It's ok
BSG Posted May 16, 2017 Author Posted May 16, 2017 While you are at it, sommer tsake off the gears and make it a singlespeed. THat is the path to true enlightenment. Rigid is lekker, but you may just find yourself pining after a 29er straight steerer air shock in 6 months again. Just playing devils advocate here....Haha ja, I'll just keep my weighty coil shock for if I decide to go back, single speed, never. Way to many hills where I live [emoji6] Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
Rick Sanchez Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 Go rigid! Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Rigid with some lekke phat tyres.
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