Rigid mountain bikes

There’s a whole world of choice. I tried a 2016 Genesis Vagabond and a 2016 Longitude, i bought the Vagabond but if had the cash would have bagged both – the Longitude geometry was spot on for me and it just felt great, versatile too. They’re very good value In the sales right now (ie £790 in large size at Swinnerton)

I’ll never buy another new bike without first taking out a day or two for trial/demo, it’s a priceless feeling to have made 100% the right choice.

I only ride rigid bikes now, my Stooge getting the most use as it’s a lot of fun to ride. Big tyre, wide bar, loads of fun!

My pre CEN Charge Duster is periodically rigig and sometimes ss and its awesome. Its got gears and old revs on it at the moment as its my only bike. but when the next full sus arrives it will go back to being rigid.

Except a modern rigid like a Stooge will ride sooooo much better!

If you’re tiny

^ how rude!! 😆

I stuck a rigid Exotic fork on my 456 and that seemed to work. It then got a 29″ front wheel, and that seemed to work too 😀

Anyone want to sell me a 19.5 Stache 5? Mediums everywhere but no 19.5.

I went rigid 2/3 years ago put a carbon fork on an inbred,I have now reverted back to suspension it was beating me up to much but then I am getting on a bit.

I think having both is good. I’ve got a hard Eddie with enve fork and it’s way more comfy than the devil ride that was the Td1.

I want a sus fork for my Salsa btw, to give me the option.

I have got a Tarn 10.
replaced the standard tyres with tubless panaracers Fat b nimbles.
It is a fantastic bike, super fast everywhere. I would say just buy one.
Try to ride one if you can.
The best rigid bike I have ridden by a country mile.

Really enjoy my on one inbred 29er but the new karate monkey looks perfect and very flexible. Will have to wait until the inbred snaps

What rigid bikes have you ridden though nimo?

I would say get a 29er.

But then I have only riden 26er’s and 29er rigid I havent ridden a 27.5″ rigid.

I would also get something light. That kind of the point of a rigid bike in my opinion.

That one u have linked to is very heavy.

I’ve got a 2013 Scott Scale 960 and have stuck a carbon Travers fork on (and Jones loop bars).
I’m loving it. I also have a full suss but for just general milling about and local xc, it’s great.
I’m more cautious as i’m aware of the limitations on the bike but most established tracks near me are relatively smooth so I don’t find the lack of suspension too much of an issue. Bike’s pretty light now as well.

Given the problems I’ve had with my suspension fork this year, I’m seriously considering a rigid fork for my 29er.

That kind of the point of a rigid bike in my opinion.

For me, it’s a stiff stable platform to pedal and get the miles in. I’ve built mine a little more stretched out with a slightly more road-ish riding position, and it’s brilliant for doing mixed miles. The fact it’s rigid means I can make the front lower than I would with suspension forks cos there’s no dive and I won’t get chucked OTB.

1990 Lavadome for £165 leaving you money to buy another 4.

That’s what I’ve got. A 1998 Lava Dome from Ebay for £99.
Replaced the bouncy forks with some Project 2s.
Probably crap compared to modern bikes but I like it.

That Ritchey……cracker!

I like rigid because it’s rigid. And often lighter. And simpler. I also like mincing through rock gardens like my bike is a small metal tree on wheels and I’m all over it like a slow-mo monkey at a circus 🙂

That Krampus looks lush btw!

*edit – OT – how’s the Cambium treat the nethers? I like the idea and the look of them but typical use Spesh BGs.

I’m heading this way with my fireline..looking at the budget blowing enve carbon..anyone use these? What other options? Exotic don’t really do it for me(website ain’t working well on the phone) Cheers.

http://whiskyparts.co/catalog/forks

http://www.traversbikes.com/news/all-new-prong-29-carbon-fork

Salsa Cromoto ride as well or better, according to some. There’s the Singular Fork too. Might both be a bit skinny looking for the fireline, though.

I really enjoy my stooge for arsing about the woods…..but it’s as said more fun for tech stuff…

THe bike/fad which has surprised me most though is a Raleigh Mustang gravel bike…..I don’t enjoy it as much on tech as no dropper but on everything else it’s just great and if you can get one for 750 like I did 🙂

I’ve got a 2013 Scott Scale 960 and have stuck a carbon Travers fork on (and Jones loop bars).
I’m loving it. I also have a full suss but for just general milling about and local xc, it’s great.
I’m more cautious as i’m aware of the limitations on the bike but most established tracks near me are relatively smooth so I don’t find the lack of suspension too much of an issue. Bike’s pretty light now as well.

Exactly what I have in mind for mine, how do you find the reach with the Jones bar? Mine is a medium, so on the short side for me.

I’ve got hold of a v2 scandal 29er with on one rigid carbon forks.I’ve singlespeeded it and even though I was worried my skinny chicken legs and knees would explode they haven’t and I’m amazed what I can get up. First decent ride ,20mile plus,today on local trails and even on the gnarly stuff I love it. Put some flexy bars on and an ardent 2.4 on front and downhill it is brilliant, even on the rocky stuff. Hardest thing I’ve found is riding over the flatter rocky or rooty bits when I need to pedal. Knocks you about a bit but I’m riding up some steep up and downs. I’m hoping it will bring on my stamina and leg strength.

Cheers nedrapier…all look promising!

paladin – Member
I stuck a rigid Exotic fork on my 456 and that seemed to work. It then got a 29″ front wheel, and that seemed to work too

Agree – built this from bits in the shed earlier this summer! Exotic forks are fab – been running some on my fatbike for 2 years – spot on 🙂

456 SS by boltonjon[/url], on Flickr][/url]

Exactly what I have in mind for mine, how do you find the reach with the Jones bar? Mine is a medium, so on the short side for me.

Mine is a medium too. Find it a bit short if I’m honest. Have a layback post and saddle back on the rails which helps. Still rides well. It’s a bit of a temporary thing really as I got the fork and bars cheap on classifieds. I plan on either transferring everything onto a Stooge frame or getting a Jones plus.
Want to test both and even then, I might wait to see what the Stooge adventure frame is like…
I’m in Croydon. If you’re local, you’re welcome to have a go on my Scott to see what you think.

I hadon’t a Genesis Fortitude Race, it was ace with a nice big 2.4″ Bonty tyre up front.

Marin Pine Mountain – 27.5+ fun and not expensive

It’s quite satisfying building up a rigid bike from a ‘normal’ frame, it’s cheap but still rides great in many conditions. No need to spend too much on a frame either. With the right tyre choice they are actually really versatile too. I built mine up from a second hand v2 scandal 29er frame and lots of spare bits.

Scandal 29er rigid tourer by Matthew Walker[/url], on Flickr

Have Cannondale stopped doing the 29er SS Trail?

I had a Marin Hamilton steel 29er rigid other than the v brakes it handled just as sweet as many way more expensive rigids – it also had narrow tyres ..