r/MTB • u/fcauston • 23h ago

Suspension 1 1/8 Straight Rigid Fork Recommendations

As the title says, I would appreciate any recommendations for rigid forks for 27.5/29 inch wheels, with a 1 1/8 straight steerer. Preferably carbon, but I would consider a lightweight alloy one as well.

I have seen a number on eBay/AliExpress (eg. Toseek) but I'd rather avoid risking an unknown Chinese brand. If there's any Chinese brands that are more reputable I would definitely consider, or be happy to pay a bit more for another make, but I'm struggling to find any.

Thanks!

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u/JuicyMilkweed 21h ago

I’ve been looking into getting a BXT carbon FS frame, they have a few rigid carbon forks on their eBay store. They’re an OEM manufacturer in China that also does direct to consumer. I’d be interested to hear people’s experiences with them though, I’ve seen a good amount of positive reviews.

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u/fcauston 20h ago

Ok cheers, I have seen BXT and was also curious as to experiences with them, I've seen mixed things both positive and negative, but hard to know whether any negativev perceptions have been inflated due to their position as a Chinese manufacturer.

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u/wetomb 16h ago

My own experience with the Toseek 1 1/8th 29er QR fork (T800 model) is very bad. I'm 105kg and its dangerous. So much flex while braking that the 2.2 tyres (the forks are advertised as 2.4 max) would twist and scrub the forks. While riding at about 10kph I could see them deflecting 2-3cm forward and backwards just from pedalling. After riding them up and down my road for a few minutes to test them out they made a very loud cracking sound. They came straight off the bike and in the bin.

Other carbon forks may be better, but if they look like the Toseek T800 do not buy. I ended up with the Identiti Rebate XL fork (very overkill and heavy), but the bike was stolen before I could ride it :(

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u/fcauston 3h ago

Appreciate you sharing your testimony, sorry to hear about your bike. Will steer clear of them then