|   Non suspension correct. | Convert
Nov 14, 2003 1:53 PM | | I have a 1996 Jamis that I convert to single speed almost two years ago.
The Rock Shox Quadro 21R has finally died on me. It is like having a pogo stick up front. I decided to replace the fork with a rigid one. I picked up a cheap one but it is not suspension corrected.
How would that affect my handling? Would it be dangerous? The quadro had less than 80mm of travel.
Thank for your help
Jim |
| softride | ernesto from Wisconsin
Nov 14, 2003 1:56 PM | | Why not use a Softride stem? I have one you could bag for $15. |
| softride, wtb email me | Lyien
Nov 17, 2003 12:06 AM | | Ernesto, I am looking to buy a softride stem, shoot me an email with the specs and condition of your stem. yien@earthlink.net
Thanks,
Larry |
| Why not get a suspension corrected fork? | GlowBoy
Nov 15, 2003 5:43 PM | | If memory serves, Webcyclery's got them for cheap.
If your bike was designed for suspension, the non corrected fork will steepen your head angle by a degree or two, and maybe drop your BB by probably 1/4 to 1/2 inch. You'll have a few more pedal strikes and the bike will handle quicker. Which is good or bad, depending on your perspective. It might feel more lively, but it'll be a little harder to stick to a line through technical terrain and may feel twitchy. Probably not dangerous though. |
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