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Would this suit as a bike capable of racing and all day riding? Any real world experiences of this bike much appreciated.
I like the idea of it but the last time I rode rigid was 2 years ago at Gorrick enduro and it nearly killed me. However that was on a 29er with one one carbon forks and crappy front tyre.
Although I don't have one I have tried one and loved it. I'm currently riding a rigid Charge Cooker and am so pleased with it. If you can try one I'd fully reccomend it.
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Just bumping this in the hope of more feedback on the Fortitude Race. Thanks.
I like the thought of one just for heading out and riding, a simple bike 😀
I've had a go on one too, it was a really nice bike to ride.
If your never going to use a sus fork. Plenty of options with the bike.
It would be worth factoring in a larger volume tyre and better seatpost for a little more comfort.
I only ride a rigid and it only limits me on fast decents, I can't keep up with the boys with suspension. But it evens out over a ride. Once you've got used to riding rigid and start picking lines it will become more comfortable to ride.
I have the SS version, it's fun for an hour or so on local trails but it's not exactly comfortable (inc. with a 2.35 HD up front). I don't exactly flow very well which doesn't help but it's pretty brutal all the same. Personally I wouldn't buy one for racing/all day riding as you can't swap in a suspension fork, there's more versatile rigid bikes out there IMO (it's not exactly a bargain either).