Front suspension forks.

[Mike63]

Hi....I think I made a mistake buying a Kalkhoff with a rigid front fork.
I feel every bump in the road.
How much would I have to pay to get a pair of decent'ish suspension forks ?
Kalkhoff sell unpowered bikes for less than £500 so obviously no need to pay silly money for the forks, just looking for ordinary road use, not off road.
...any suggestions....thanks....Mike

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Which Kalkhoff is it?

 

[Mike63]

It's the .....Kalkhoff Sahel Premium i360 Harmony
cheers....Mike

 

[Deleted member 4366]

What size wheels ?

 

[Mike63]

26" x 2" ....cheers....Mike

 

[derf]

26" x 2" ....cheers....Mike

if it were me, i'd try first to get the fattest schwalbe big apples that would fit (astonishingly low rolling resistance and pretty good bumpsoaking) and a cheap suspension seatpost (you'll need them later anyway)

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Rockshox Darts are a bit better than your average Suntour types. If you buy used, make sure that the steerer is at least as long as your present one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rock-shox-forks-dart-3-disc-and-v-brake-/301310006171?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item462779d39b

 

[Mike63]

The bike came fitted with Schwalbe big apple tyres and unfortunately I've had more punctures in 3 weeks than in over 10 years riding on Schwalbe marathon plus tyres.
...cheers....Mike

 

[Mike63]

Thanks d8veh...I'll look at what you suggest.
....cheers....Mike