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  • Not sure if this is the proper thread to discuss the commuter bike choice, if not please direct me to the correct one ;)
    I currently own Vitus Dee SS bike that serves as my commuter (changed brakes to BB7, installed mudguards and rack). I am tempted though to switch to something more road-oriented and make Vitus a proper SSMTB again. All the inexpensive hybrid bikes I am looking at, though, have alloy forks (I would prefer Alfine+belt for year-round reliability). Does fork material make a big difference in terms of ride comfort? Currently I have steel one in Vitus, could alternatively buy the whole Alfine and components and install to it.

  • If you’re looking at disc brakes, I doubt it. Disc brakes put a lot of force through forks and as such, whatever the material, they’re made much thicker and stronger therefore they’re all pretty stiff. If not discs then yeah probably steel or carbon would be marginally nicer. Tyres and pressure will make a bigger difference.

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