Considering a rigid on my Mongoose Ritual. Been doing a little research and looking at either the Surly Instigator (447mm axle to crown, suspension corrected for 100mm) or DMR trailblade 2 with QR axle (435 mm axle to crown, I believe).
I prefer the more BMX looks of the DMR and I think it is 435mm axle to crown (data from vendor site not MFG. site).
The 9mm axle is the same as QR, correct?
It seems to be hard to find the DMR Trailblade 2 with 9mm axle. Any suggestions on vendor for this specific fork?
I don't know what the stock RST 100mm suspension fork is axle to crown, but I think either of these 2 rigids would be pretty similar in length. I don't mind a slightly steeper head angle, as when I ride the fork is generally in an inch or so in the travel and feels good there. The RST tends to bottom fairly easily and is a little flexy. I don't think I'd be giving up much getting rid of this fork.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
I prefer the more BMX looks of the DMR and I think it is 435mm axle to crown (data from vendor site not MFG. site).
The 9mm axle is the same as QR, correct?
It seems to be hard to find the DMR Trailblade 2 with 9mm axle. Any suggestions on vendor for this specific fork?
I don't know what the stock RST 100mm suspension fork is axle to crown, but I think either of these 2 rigids would be pretty similar in length. I don't mind a slightly steeper head angle, as when I ride the fork is generally in an inch or so in the travel and feels good there. The RST tends to bottom fairly easily and is a little flexy. I don't think I'd be giving up much getting rid of this fork.
Any suggestions are appreciated.