Have you considered a Softride Suspension Stem?

That'd be cheaper, and probably more harmonious with a Rivendell.

http://www.softride.com/bikes/bike_accessories/powerstem.html

Other sizes/models can be found on Ebay.

-Jim G



On Jan 27, 7:21 am, clayton <[email protected]> wrote:
> I haven't seen any Rivendells with a suspension fork, so I thought I
> would share. I found a brand new Rock Shox Quadra on Ebay with a 1"
> steerer that was unthreaded. After threading it and carefully filing
> the indexing groove I have a fork that gets almost two inches of
> travel. I have had multiple carpal tunnel surgeries that did nothing
> to reduce the numbness and pain in my hands when I rode. I tried 2.35
> wide tires with 20 psi, etc. The fork works. No more numbness when I
> ride. I want a higher quality fork but the only one I have found is
> from White Brothers for somewhere in the neighborhood of 800 dollars.
> Anyone have a quality suspension fork with a 1" steerer" or any
> suggestions? Recommendations?
>
> Thanks!
> Clayton
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