The ride is great, more so I suppose because it's ultra light, as much as anything. Acceleration is the thing that impresses me most, and climbing. The fork also works well with the geometry of the frame, I think the rake works well to somewhat tame the front end. Also, I think the 440mm RC-31 might be a bit longish for the Bonty, the 420mm seems just right. Not at all twitchy this fork - just really smooth. If I'm riding over a good length of rockier terrain I do get a bit of numbness in my hands, but then again the fork is rigid... or maybe it might be just me. I'm right at the (95kilo) weight limit (I'm 100 kilo), and have had no problems, no excessive flexing, no worries whatsoever. If I'm honest though, I reckon a lovely handmade steel fork would suit the frame better, especially if painted to match my frame.
Maybe my wife's Fat Chance Buck Shaver will inherit the Pace one day - watch this space.
