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I had the same question. Doug I had the same question. Doug Burton answered this for me a few weeks ago when I contacted him directly. Here is his response: "Since the redesign of the upper front tube pivot yoke, the safety bolt doesn't play as much of a role as it once did. The tube...

I am considering using a fixed front fork with my rear suspension frame. I don't feel that a front shock helps enough to justify the weight. I talked with Jim Parker who said that with his many miles of riding, he thought my thinking is reasonable. Has anyone tried this? It would be...

Good Advice Thanks for the tip Doug. I'm shopping for a front fork and am considering a rigid vs a full-suspension. My concern is weight and sponginess since most appear to have a great deal of travel. Ideally I would like to find a single shock verision similar to the ones on your...

Thanks for the fast response Thanks for the fast response John. I appreciate the advice.

I am looking to buy the following but am worried that the size is a bit too big. I am 6'-1" with a 32" inseam. : Gary Fisher Joshua Full Suspension Frame Trek Y URT Check out this vintage Gary Fisher Joshua XO!!! The frame measures 19" from the center of the bb to the collar...