I was never rigid curious but I've always loved simplicity (hence my recently acquired first full suspension bike in 6 years is a pure single pivot).
My single speed (NS Surge with a 26" rear wheel 32:18) has had a rigid fork and 29x2.8" front wheel only thanks to an absolute steal for the Hope Pro 4 wheel and my brother in law giving me (?!) his Surly Krampus fork.
It is so fun and surprisingly capable if a little rattly on trails I probably shouldn't be riding it on haha. I really need to be a little more attentive with tyre pressure but meh.
Now that angleset idea could be an actual influence you've had on me though. Watch this space.
Thanks for all the super nerdy yet ultra insightful writing Andrew.
Dec. 31, 2021, 10:11 p.m. - Karl Fitzpatrick
I was never rigid curious but I've always loved simplicity (hence my recently acquired first full suspension bike in 6 years is a pure single pivot). My single speed (NS Surge with a 26" rear wheel 32:18) has had a rigid fork and 29x2.8" front wheel only thanks to an absolute steal for the Hope Pro 4 wheel and my brother in law giving me (?!) his Surly Krampus fork. It is so fun and surprisingly capable if a little rattly on trails I probably shouldn't be riding it on haha. I really need to be a little more attentive with tyre pressure but meh. Now that angleset idea could be an actual influence you've had on me though. Watch this space. Thanks for all the super nerdy yet ultra insightful writing Andrew.