witch fork is better?
- Thread starter mrleo
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The Schwinns have a little more spring action & a softer ride (but they can feel a little wobbly)
The Monark is more solid feeling but has much less spring action. (but they look AWESOME!)
The Monark is more solid feeling but has much less spring action. (but they look AWESOME!)
If you can get a decent quality suspension fork it will be a far
better ride than the other 2 choices which are mainly used for
the look factor.
Does your frame use a 1" or 1 1/8" steering tube?
The choices for a good suspension fork are more limited in the 1" size.
Also what kind of front brake do you plan to use? Disc? Drum? or V brakes?
I agree with what MOtorbicycleraging said--a modern telescoping-style MTB fork will ride the best, if you get one that has oil-dampening, which the cheaper ones don't have.
Last time I looked you could get a previous-year Rock Shox w/oil for around $150 or so.
None of the vintage-style forks really ride well or are very stiff/strong, they are only just for looks and riding at casual speeds.
