Commuting bike

[Wisper Bikes]

I agree!

 

[anotherkiwi]

Maybe I am not being as clear as I could be? Even bouncy "spring in a tube" suspension can be of use on very uneven roads, towpaths, cobbles etc but absolutely useless on a metalled road or steep climbs if you want efficiency and control.

Yes clear I understand where you are coming from but I disagree with your analysis.

I have very little experience as yet but the way I see it (subjectively) is:
- I am climbing sitting down using full assistance not standing up on the pedals and trying to beat the record on the Alp d'Huez.
- The only suspension movement I have felt so far was bumps being absorbed never pedal movement pumping.
- braking should be more efficient with suspension??? I haven't been able to lift the rear wheel yet in front brake testing.

I am coming from a steel frame/fork 26" bike to an aluminium frame front suspended 28" wheel bike. Already the bigger wheels wipe out much of the vibration. Adding baloon tyres and front suspension I have everything to learn about how this bike handles in all conditions. For the moment the front suspension gets two thumbs up. I haven't been able to weigh the bike yet (who stole the scales?) but I feel that I must be close to the 20.5 kg of the old one, maybe 22.5 kg and those 2 extra kg are in the front.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

I think we are getting very far from the OP's original question.

I can't really add to what has already been said here, if we need another thread on suspension forks, maybe we should start a new one?

All the best

David

 

[soundwave]

get forks with CTD then can lock them off on road and up hills

 

[Zack @ Byocycles]

Have you seen the 2016 Zest?

For just £999.95 you get a Samsung battery, SR Suntour fork, gears, pannier rack, mudguards, an avid front disc brake, comfy saddle and a decent 2 year warranty.

The battery is easily removeable for charging, but hidden in the downtube for stealth.