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Sep 21, 2018 | 05:57 AM

cdj

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From: montana

Hardtail

I am in the process of building a kraf tech hardtail bobber and cant decide what forks to go with i like the looks of a springer and also 41mm fatbob forks what will give the best ride and handling. thanks

Sep 21, 2018 | 06:36 AM

Tom84FXST

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You threw "ride" out the window when you went with a hardtail...handling will be slightly better with the hydraulic forks, mainly because of the weight.

Sep 23, 2018 | 08:19 AM

cdj

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Thanks I was just wondering how a springer handles compared to hyd. forks i never rode a bike with a springer front end

Sep 25, 2018 | 04:27 AM

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Springers rule! It doesn't matter what suspension you have. After you've put on some serious miles, you will be adjusted to it. I can do figure 8's @ 1 mile per hr with my springer. My friends just watch and shake their heads. Every time I park in public, I come out and somebody's taking a picture of the bike. Seen it maybe 50 times. P.S. Your kidneys will dictate how that hardtail handles.