Which bike would be better rigid up front?

[ishaw]

I'm reshuffling the pack at the moment, trying to reduce the herd a bit.

Currently I have a dbr axis tt and a Raleigh dynatech torus. The dbr currently sports some fox float rlc up front, the Raleigh some rc31 xc.

I'm toying with going rigid on the dbr, and could go with either some nuke proof carbon, rc31 ti or the rc31 xc. The nuke proof and the rc31 ti would suit the built best colour wise, though not measured the axle to crown yet, what kind of figures should I be looking for to ensure the correct geometry? If I stuck with front suspension, the fox, Judy fsx with englund air internals or some pace EVO with the ti nitride sliders are options.

Depending on this decision, the Raleigh will go the opposite way with the same fork options or possibly pace rc38 air force 2.

What do you guys think the best options would be for each ride.

Links to the current state of each bike:

DBR:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... hilit=Axis

Raleigh:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ilit=Torus

 

[M-Power]

Re:

RC31 Ti forks suit a 94 FAT, so suss corrected for 60/80mm. These are superb forks, stiff, v light but with a nice comfortable give and feel to them, especially with big tyres.

 

[ishaw]

When some new to me tyres arrive I'm going to rebuild the dbr rigid (it has a silly long head tube limiting fork choice), post up some pics of the pace and the nuke proof fitted and see what people think.

I may have to do a strip and polish on it at some point to, well scotchbrite or whatever achieves the brushed finish. The down tube is far too shiny, polished by enigma after replacing the bottle bosses.

 

[ishaw]

Just bumping this as the tyres should arrive imminently and I'm going to get on it. Anyone got any opinions on the better fork from my options for the dbr and/or the dyna-tech?