Suspension fork - 26inch wheel with v brakes

[l4dva]

I currently have some RST 381R forks, they work but not smooth at all.

Google searching suggest this is not serviceable or not worth the expense. I can’t find any parts, but not searched super hard yet. Is it worth me trying to service it. I haven’t opened it up yet.

Or should I find a replacement. What options do I have. I won’t be doing anything hard core, the odd mountain bike park trip and then canal path, off road trails etc. needs to be 26inch and v brake compatible, I have no desire to go disc brake on this bike

 

[Yellow Saddle]

A proper suspension fork (singular, with the s) is expensive and requires regular maintenance by a professional. Proper 26" forks with V-brake mounts are rare and still expensive with expensive maintenance every 50 hours of riding, otherwise they become regular forks.

Therefore I always recommend people go for a rigid fork in this scenario. Like you say, you're not doing hardcore stuff after all.

Cheap suspensino forks are just expensive and heavy rubbish. Go rigid or go full-on, but be prepared to pay,