So there is an individual who wants to know why putting a suspension fork on his cross bike is bad. I gave him my reasons which amounted to bad geometry. Anybody have anything else they would like to add. This is a PsychloX. Thanks
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It will mess up the geometry, aesthetically it is wrong, the frame may not be able to take the additional loads created by the fork, hardly anyone builds forks with canti-post mounts anymore, so unless it is a disc frame, the "individual" will have to use a disc in the front and a canti in the back, which adds a new wheel (or at least a hub and wheel build) into the equation.
My question is why? Why does this person want to do this? Personally, it bugs me when people get a SWEET ride like a Psychlo and then put flat bars on it or bastardize it in some way. (Again, I want to reiterate it is a personal problem.)
Not long ago there was a Moots Smoothie for sale on eBay and it was going cheap. I thought I'd check it out for my wife. When I opened the ad, I found this bike with a high-rise stem, HUGE comfort bike style riser bars, bar ends that pointed to the sky, a giant comfort bike saddle and a post mounted bike rack. AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHH. Why? Why just not get a comfort bike? Why buy a Corvette ZO1 and festoon it with a roof rack and snow and ice tires? Why not get the right tool for the job? So, if this individual wants more comfort, why not get a mountain bike (with bigger, lower pressure tires and a suspension fork) or a comfort bike?
Sorry for the rant. Hopefully this will help persuade this individual.
Posted 1 year ago # -
MTBDad
MemberI have a Smoothie that I no longer ride that I would consider selling if you're still interested. 18" full ti. The stock 5th element shock was replaced with a Fox RP3 from PUSH. Currently set-up as a 69er with a White Brothers rigid fork, but i have a PUSH'd Fox Float if wanted. Haven't been actively looking to sell, but it is SUCH a waste to have such a beautiful bike not being ridden. I have converted to 29" wheels for MTB. pics easily available upon request. Currently set-up with a really nice 1x9 set-up.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Not a good idea all around....bad geometry, messing up a perfect bike....the cross gods would roll in their graves.
Thanks,
Jon@Moots
Posted 1 year ago #
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