STP>Rigids?

[Ziggy]

Hey guys,

Im on the market for some new forks and without hesitation i thought sus would be the way to go, rigids never came to mind. However after a quick thinkaroo about what i ride and how i like to ride it (thats what she said) i realised maybe rigids would be a) cheaper b) simple c) allow me to become a smoother and more versatile rider. Immediately i realised my frame, an stp, wasn't exactly designed for rigids (or so i've heard) and had a high chance of frame crackage or breakage.

I've searched but can't seem to make a decision as to wether i should steer clear of rigids or consider them. My only worry is the possibility of my frame cracking. Does anyone with past experience with rigids on an stp have any advice to give me and opinions on how the bike performed with them. Any help is appreciated..

Thanks =]

[Pebble]

This thread might be of some help..

Rigid Fork on STP (MTBR) (http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=352051&highlight=rigid+fork)

Seems like that's the stock set up in one of the other countries (Britain?) so looks to me like you have nothing to worry about:)

http://www.giant-bicycle.com/_upload_uk/bikes/models/zooms/2008/STP%201%2008.jpg

[e-man]

Thats an interesting way to look at it, heck bmxers can do it on dirt and street so why cant the mtbers.

[lebronmtb]

those forks seem like the need to be turned 180, like their on backwards? They almost go in towards the downtube

[Ziggy]

Thanks guy, and especially you pebble. Ill deffinately look into it and ring a few bike shops.... Ill keep you updated as to how i go..



thanks:)

[sawtell]

those forks seem like the need to be turned 180, like their on backwards? They almost go in towards the downtube

the crown area, does look slightly set back.... but they are defintaly on the right way.

im just curios, why would the frame snap????? you can get suspension corrected rigids, which are pretty much the same axle to crown as the average 80-100mm travel fork...
The other point is the added force on the frame from not having any shock absorbtion.. i couldnt really see that having any effect on it through.

[lebronmtb]

the crown area, does look slightly set back.... but they are defintaly on the right way.

im just curios, why would the frame snap????? you can get suspension corrected rigids, which are pretty much the same axle to crown as the average 80-100mm travel fork...
The other point is the added force on the frame from not having any shock absorbtion.. i couldnt really see that having any effect on it through.

Yeah I defiantely knew they were on the right way by the dropouts, just noticed the weird crown

[RevellBikes]

Thats an interesting way to look at it, heck bmxers can do it on dirt and street so why cant the mtbers.

Both street and dirt with rigids is nice. I had Identiti Rebates and will probly get another pair when the park is built near my house or just drop my forks down to 60mm.

[Ziggy]

i've rung a few bike shops but none of them seemed to stock decent rigids for jumping and park etc. However i was able to find out that DMR trailblades are designed to the length of an average 100mm fork, so my eyes are set on them! They also come in 20mm through axle or 9mm QR so thats good!

Has anyone had experience with trailblades? How do they go?

[NoFearNick7]

DMR Trailblades $260 at Phantom Cycles: http://www.phantomcycles.com.au/product.php?productid=2711

I reckon an STP with rigids would look awesome!

[Ziggy]

DMR Trailblades $260 at Phantom Cycles: http://www.phantomcycles.com.au/product.php?productid=2711

I reckon an STP with rigids would look awesome!

I can get some ordered in from my LBS for $250
But thanks for telling me =]

[Pebble]

I would still do a bit of research though, have heard of DMR rigid forks bending.

[Tomas]

I have trailblades on my STP... Great setup, no problems to date.

[Ziggy]

I have considered alot of different products but trailblades seemed the way to go. Identiti rebates seemed to have alot of good feedback about them.

Then again, if any fork is mistreated its bound to snap, bend or deform. Like that thread about the pair of pikes that steerer tube bent. An extremely popular fork used by many and considered a strong fork, but there have been cases of the steerer tube bending.

As long as the majority of people who have owned trailblades say they are great and can put up with the abuse im happy to buy them.

[pinned--->]

So lucky you don't have I-trader so you don't get bad feed back. :rolleyes:


But Yeh on topic, my good mate has trail blades and rides trails,dj, park on them and has never had a problem at all.

[xero]

I have considered alot of different products but trailblades seemed the way to go. Identiti rebates seemed to have alot of good feedback about them.

More 14/20 Rebates will be back in stock in around 4 weeks.

[coops22]

Does anyone know if Surly 1x1 rigid forks are any good? If so I will get some for my STP.