How much weight does front suspension add?

How does suspension for affect commuting speed. A suspension fork means some extra weight; usually about 4-6 lbs. If you have a relatively flat commute and you ride at a comfortable pace, you won’t notice the extra weight.

Can you put front suspension on a bike?

Certainly it can be done. Rather silly from a financial standpoint, however, since a new bike would almost certainly be cheaper. For the fork see: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/7472/… Adding a suspension fork, even if all clears, could change the geometry and handling.

Are bikes with suspension better?

Advantages of suspension: Better control of the bicycle – better traction when cornering, even braking. This allows for faster riding on rough roads that are downhill, or flat. Of course, stem and seat post suspension mostly affects comfort (only).

Are Hardtails more fun?

Hardtails are a little rougher, but that just adds to the sense of speed, even if you’re not riding as fast. They can even be more fun on some trails: the kind of trail that isn’t too rough and needs a bit of pedaling, a sweet jump trail, or a fresh secret trail where you’re surfing loam all the way down.

Are bikes without suspension bad?

The ride won’t be as comfortable and controlled like a bike with a full modern suspension. So if you are going to be doing a lot of off-roading that does not involve lots of high-speed downhill riding, then you will do just fine without any suspension.

Can I put front suspension on a hybrid bike?

No Suspension: Many hybrid bikes do not include any suspension at all. Suspension forks add weight and can make pedaling less efficient, so most people who ride on paved bike paths and smooth streets will forego it.

What are the disadvantages of front suspension forks on hybrid bikes?

I’ve seen several arguments against the use of front suspension forks on Hybrid bikes in the $0-$500 range, with arguments levied against them including: They lack lock-out at this price point, making city/uphill travel more difficult. They add weight to the frame. They limit speed. They require maintenance. Its another moving part that could fail.

Is it better to ride a bike with or without suspension?

Entire bike is heavier, leading to a less agile bike. A bike with suspension (all else being equal) will hit more holes and hit them harder. It will also climb like a pig and accelerate poorly. You will learn much better technique when riding without suspension.

Why are rigid forks more expensive than rigid forks?

A very important point: The fork is more expensive than a rigid one, so the bike maker has to save money on other parts, e.g. gears, hubs, BB, wheels, tyres. Most often, this tradeoff isn’t worth the (bad) suspension you’ll get. – arne Sep 2 ’14 at 9:28

Why is my bike so hard to ride?

Suspension dives under braking, making the bike perform as if it had a steeper head tube. This causes more twitchy handling at a poor time. On cheaper models, behaves more like a pogo stick that bounces. This may actually make bumps more extreme.