Hey all, so I’ve been romping around on my Krampus now for about 6 months, and I’ve been enjoying it quite a bit. However roots and rocks are just throwing me around like a ragdoll. Here in Michigan it’s just very very rooty and there’s not much of a way to avoid it a lot of the time.
So is suspension my only option? From what I can tell, suspension forks that clear a 29×3” are typically in the 4+ lbs range. The stock steel fork is considerably lighter.
I’ve only seen a couple titanium forks that would fit, and I’ve seen next to nothing for curved blade steel forks. I also figured there might’ve been some kind of lauf fork for mtb but it seems like they only do gravel forks.
Anyways, please leave me a comment or two telling me I’m overthinking it!
(Also also, I just ordered the stridesland bullship bars and they are steel and wide. So that may add some compliance as well, also also weight)
by morningswmumme
3 Comments
You ride a krampus and you’re gonna get all weight weenie about it? Suspension will make you faster and more comfortable on rough trails, hands down. You wont notice the weight
What tire pressure have you been running?
Basically though you’re right, suspension fork is the way to go. On a heavy ass bike like yours you won’t notice the weight of the fork. Trust me…I have a Surly Instigator that I briefly rode rigid but then put a suspension fork on.
Ti is not going to be a huge difference. I love bike packing with a 120mm fork but I ride 2.35. What’s your tire pressure at? If you have not played with very low pressures I’d do that before buying a fork.