Considering trying this fully rigid thing, did think about putting a rigid fork on my Cotic Soul, but my Alpine is hanging on the wall and not getting used too much (a bit heavy compared to the Soul).
so.........
What about a 29" rigid fork on that. The 29" on-ones are 470mm A-C and appear to have very good reviews. I was wondering if to stay with the std 26" wheel or move to a front 29" one.
The 470mm fork is about 25mm less than the bike is currently at with the 140mm 66's on and 30% sag.
My opinion is that the 26" 440mm fork will be too short when used with a 26" wheel.
The other option is of course to try the 44mm 26" fork with a 29" front wheel. This would mean a new wheel, which i'm trying not to have to do.
anybody else tried this with long travel hardtails?
and opinions on the idea or which way to go (with associated pro and con's) welcome.
and by the way try to keep the p1$$ taking down to a minimum please. 
Mike, your opinion would be ideal if your logged on.
For me half the point is the light weight...
