What fork?

[ZMAN]

I'm looking for opinions-What is the BEST rigid fork?

[Andy in Wi]

a free one. We have some older rigids laying around the shop from bikes that upgraded to suspension. Some are threaded, some are threadless, but they all work.
Define best a little more. The surly 1x1 fork works fine for me because even though it weighs 2.5 lbs, it is still rigid, lighter then most suspension forks, and has no bob because it isn't suspended. The legs flex to cushion some blows, but it works.
Alot of people like Kona Project 2 forks, which are lighter still and have straight tapered legs. These cost a little more money and usually can be found used.
There are some Ti rigids. I used to own one of these. Flexy back and forth, but rigid in turns thanks to the paul bolt-on axle kit. 500 grams, and usually around 120-180 for the chinese versions.
For discs, there is the 900 gram vicious (sp) cycles rigid, or the 2.5 lb dimension rigid. Also, the 1x1 fork is available with a disc tab (but still has the canti posts.
Kinesis makes an aluminum rigid fork, lighter then cro-mo.
All these forks have highs and lows, but all will do the trick
-WiBA

[ZMAN]

Well,I was considering the Surly 1x1. I figured that was a safe bet. I also was looking into the Kona fork.I saw apicture of one,I think in the latest BIKE mag,couldn't find it on the Kona site,e-mailed them and they said it wasn't availible yet. I have one now ,but I don't know what it is.I think it's some Specialized cheepo.I guess it' good enough,it has been so far,but you know how it is. I just HAVE ot get a NEW one!!!!!! Ti or cabon are a bit out of sight though. Hey while we're at it- Dics brakes?

[Andy in Wi]

yeah, the 1x1 will definately carry you. Plus it has the ninja-action disc-and-rim setup.
Avid CPS brakes are wonderful. Cheap and disc-y. What more could one ask for? Plus you don't have to toss your v-brake levers.
Otherwise, Magura makes some good hydros and do good customer work. HopeTech makes some really pretty stuff over in the UK but it ain't cheap. Hayes... well... I'm not a big fan of anything that comes out of Mequon, Wi. But I heard they have power if nothing else. The XT calipers worked decent, and are basically grimicas with mineral oil(the parts are interchangable) despite shimano denying that the XT is a grimica.
-WiBA

[SynicGeek]

I've heard people say that the Fat Chance Yo Eddy! is the "best" rigid one can buy. I think the Bontrager Composite is cool. And the Yeti Accu-Trax is good from what I understand.
I've used the Kona Project 2, nothing special, just a Spinner.
I have an Aluminum Cannondale Fatty that is pretty sweet, disc and canti, light and really stiff too. My Cannondale Pepperoni is nice too.
They all pretty much do the same thing though, add a big tire, and most will feel about the same. Just go for a Tange, they make em all anyway.
Ha ha ha
Brett

[Biggles]

my favorite rigid fork is some steel POS i stole off of some dumptered bike why? the proce was right and if I kill it i have a half dozen more just like it it may not be th lightest and it may nto be the best all around but it is definately the best for abusing

[mtnsparky]

Keep looking for a Kona, it's the best thing going for the price if your gonna run rim brakes. I don't know why Kona said there not available yet. I've using them for a couple of years now, just biult another bike and ordered them from the local shop. Maybe there coming out with a project 3.