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Why can't you just tour with a sus fork? Maxi comfy. I've done everything from bike parks to multi-day bikepacking on a modern full sus. It's tyres wot make the most difference
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just happened to be reading about the kona unit x and remembered this post, doesn't sound quite as slack but might be a nice middle ground..
https://bikepacking.com/bikes/kona-unit-x-review/ -
I have a P2 off a 2020 Kona Unit going, if it's something you want to try
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What length is the fork with 65ha, as if say 150 and you drop to rigid or 120 that will increase ha by 0.5deg per 10mm fork drop.
Unless premium gravel I'd run a suspension fork bikpacking. Off road takes its toll
Also Jones bars aren't the be all and end all, my wrists hated them.
Also I don't like weight on the fork or front end really, unless its just premium gravel as you can't maneuver the bike about so well.
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as T said, I've toured thousands of miles on my squishy 120mm forks, and the odd bit of non-singletrack never bothered me.
Vittoria Mezcal 29x2.6 on the front rolls so well you can ride just about anything
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Does anyone go/has anyone gone off-road touring on a modern long/low/slack hardtail with a rigid fork? Wondering whether I can have a bike that does trail centres and touring at the same time just by swapping the fork over (and maybe switching to Jones bars and more practical tyres, etc.). But I feel like a bike with a 65° head angle will ride like an absolute pig once you put some weight on the fork and I can't un-slacken it because the seat angle is already 75°.