[im_down_w_otp]

The Bicyclopedia seems to think that the frame is the most expensive part of the bicycle.

The infernal suspension forks on 3 out of 4 of the bikes in my garage would beg to differ, both in upfront cost and ongoing maintenance.

[loloquwowndueo]

A non-suspension fork is ok for 95% of people and likely cheaper than a matching frame, less material and a simpler shape.

Also - my suspension fork is 20 years old, has never had maintenance and is working fine. What do you do to yours? :)

(Or maybe my fork is NOT fine and I just don’t know it…)

[mc3301]

A fairly common story for people with a fork that has never had maintenance:

1. "It works fine" 2. Get a shop to rebuild it for a surprisingly low fee 3. "Holy smokes, I had no idea my fork could be this good!"

Basically, a quick rebuild (yourself or a shop) is definitely worth it.