FS Lockout ???

[Corrie21]

Hey all

 

I've been riding since Jan and mostly been at Groenkloof.

 

I took the bike on the road this weekend and came up with this question.

 

What the purpose of Lockout of your front shock?

Please help

 

C21

[ThePubSA]

  On 3/13/2012 at 7:58 AM, Corrie21 said:

Hey all I've been riding since Jan and mostly been at Groenkloof. I took the bike on the road this weekend and came up with this question. What the purpose of Lockout of your front shock? Please help C21

 

rigidity ?

[TNOSE_E]

Restricts the compression movement of your fork, some people use if when doing climbs.

Edited March 13, 2012 by TNOSE_E

[Tumbleweed]

  On 3/13/2012 at 8:03 AM, TNOSE_E said:

Restricts the compression movement of your fork, some people use if when doing climbs.

 

Especially when getting out of the saddle.

 

I used to use lock-out, but kept on forgetting to disengage it when heading downhill again.

[TNOSE_E]

  On 3/13/2012 at 8:12 AM, Tumbleweed said:

Especially when getting out of the saddle.

 

I used to use lock-out, but kept on forgetting to disengage it when heading downhill again.

 

Do it all the time.....

[NotSoBigBen]

Just don't forget to unlock!

[Wyatt Earp]

Who needs lockout ?

[divernick]

Who needs front suspension?

[Tumbleweed]

  On 3/13/2012 at 8:14 AM, Dangle said:

Who needs lockout ?

 

Definitely not those with permanent lockout!

[Corrie21]

ok, So would I be missing anything if I never lockout?

[NotSoBigBen]

  On 3/13/2012 at 8:35 AM, Corrie21 said:

ok, So would I be missing anything if I never lockout?

 

NO, most don't ....

[Tumbleweed]

  On 3/13/2012 at 8:35 AM, Corrie21 said:

ok, So would I be missing anything if I never lockout?

 

Nope.

 

Having the suspension active on technical climbs helps the bike track better.

[Corrie21]

Great

 

Thanks!