4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty nice fork and good looking! ... Not a bad fork for the price! Just does not have rebound adjustment. Makes the bike taller and looks better.

Are stiffer forks better?

As for the answer to your question, stiffer is better at the front – to a point. When pushing a bike to the ragged edge, increased stiffness at the fork will yield better control and handling, but there is a such thing as too much stiffness up front.

Are rigid forks better?

Rigid forks make climbing easier, and they make you feel more connected to the road. Of course, this isn't the case if your front suspension has a lockout knob, which allows it to act like a rigid fork. ... This means that you will carry the weight penalty of suspension forks, but won't be able to enjoy its benefits.