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There was a thread on here recently - rigid forks + rear sus why not?
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/rigid-forks-rear-sus-why-not
Seemed to suggest a bad idea. Do the same principles apply if it's a softail frame (1.5" suspension)? Be keen to lighten my bike for winter and wonder if carbon/ti forks would be a neat complement to the softail ride?
Thanks
Guy I know has a thudbuster on his cross type bike. Don't know if that helps?
The bike is pink.
The same principles apply but to a lesser degree - your softail is just there to take the sting out of things rather than to vastly enhance control. I'd say go for it if you really want to. Not sure a lighter bike for winter will really matter once it's covered in cack though.
Softail with a rigid fork and a fat/+ size front tyre would be a good compromise.