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The Marzocchi Dirtjumper forks were so damn heavy and I really wanted a more direct feel on my old Kona Hoss, so I chucked on these relatively cheaply priced rigid forks and it's totally changed the feel of the bike. I think suspension forks are quite often just a bit overkill. I suppose anyone coming into MTBs is gonna want suspension, at least at the front. They've got a sleeker look and don't half lighten up the steering. Your teeth do rattle a fair bit on gnarly descents though!
The Marzocchi Dirtjumper forks were so damn heavy and I really wanted a more direct feel on my old Kona Hoss, so I chucked on these relatively cheaply priced rigid forks and it's totally changed the feel of the bike. I think suspension forks are quite often just a bit overkill. I suppose anyone coming into MTBs is gonna want suspension, at least at the front. They've got a sleeker look and don't half lighten up the steering. Your teeth do rattle a fair bit on gnarly descents though!