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Originally Posted by Northendzone
^ I have a trek Farley (~$1900) with a rigid fork and I have to say that I am enjoying winter biking a lot more than I thought I would.
I am not looking to add suspension to my fattie, because to me the trails are pretty smooth, so suspension is not needed, however, I may change my mind if I ever rode a fattie with suspension.
To me, a fattie is more about cruising along at no more than about 20kph, and enjoying being outside.
My only comment is make sure you invest in good clothing as being comfortable is very important.
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This. Also, the Rockshox bluto doesn't perform well in cold weather. They've had issues with the seals failing. There was an aftermarket extended temperature range seal kit available, but it will void your warranty. I was told that Rockshox recommends locking the fork out below -10C, so it become irrelevant anyways, unless you ride in the warmer weather.
-From RockShox
“RockShox products are designed for optimal performance in temperatures ranging from 0° C (32° F) to 38° C (100° F).* As temperature affects performance, some adjustment of air pressure and damping may be required within this range.*Product performance will degrade in temperatures outside this range.*RockShox products are not recommended for use in temperatures below -12° C (10° F) and above 49° C (120° F).”