pauloc Posted September 20, 2011 Share Hey guys, I hardly ever lock my fork out, even though I've got a fancy little remote lockout at my fingertips. This got me thinking about how many people actually use this functionality, and if so, when? In my experience, the only real benefit seems to be when you're standing up and mashing the pedals to get up a nasty incline, but this is usually only a short burst and I don't normally have time / remember to lock the fork out in this scenario. Cheers,Paulo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted September 20, 2011 Share Never used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatGirl Posted September 20, 2011 Share selle hier..nog nooit remote lockout/lock gebruik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 20, 2011 Share I don't use mine but purely because I'm old and slow and always forget to unlock the blimmin thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidd Posted September 20, 2011 Share I think the remote lockout makes a bike look ugly. I refused to get one. I have lockout on my shocks and only use it on a long smooth climb. Or if I am commuting on the road on my mtb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 20, 2011 Share took mine off. never used it, and it frees up more space on the bars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted September 20, 2011 Share I used to lock the fork out on smooth sections then ride the rest of the race wondering why everything was so friggin rough only to realise I forgot to unlock it. Decided not having it was better on the derriere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sias Posted September 20, 2011 Share Took mine off after it got stuck on "rigid" on the Cape Pionneer Trek. Twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 20, 2011 Share I used to lock the fork out on smooth sections then ride the rest of the race wondering why everything was so friggin rough only to realise I forgot to unlock it. Decided not having it was better on the derriere! I've done that before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 20, 2011 Share I agree with the Eldron, I would flip the lockout and never put it back...same with my RP23(pro-pedal switch) I ride full open on both...ala couch Edited September 20, 2011 by rouxtjie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted September 20, 2011 Share The minute you lock out your front shock throw it away and get a ridgid fork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranga Posted September 20, 2011 Share I have also removed mine from my bike.I always forget to unlock it and then suffer the consequences on the long down hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloc Posted September 20, 2011 Share Cool. Glad to see I'm not alone on this one Thanks guys. Will take it off when setting up my new Ritchey WCS cockpit tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted September 20, 2011 Share I used it often, and often enough that I forget it's locked out on the descent. and I dont seem to mind much. Love the extra stiffness to be honest. Too much wallowing up front makes for arm pump and the sensation of an impending involuntary dismount OTB. If the trail is smooth, i leave it locked, if it gets rough, a quick reach and twist and it's one click off locked. I LOVE a stiff suspension. Wish I could firm my DH fork up too, like really really firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 20, 2011 Share Cool. Glad to see I'm not alone on this one Thanks guys. Will take it off when setting up my new Ritchey WCS cockpit tonight.Pics or we dont believe you I miss that bike...demmit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 20, 2011 Share I used to lock the fork out on smooth sections then ride the rest of the race wondering why everything was so friggin rough only to realise I forgot to unlock it. Decided not having it was better on the derriere! I'm old, what's your excuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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