NotSoBigBen Posted March 27, 2012 Author Posted March 27, 2012 How does the bike behave at these settings? what would you prefer it do? On bumpy terrain (rough jeep/single track) the bike seems to jump around and be tough on the arms ..... like I mentioned maybe the 15kg's I've lost the last 8 weeks means anyway re-setting the sag at least?
Smolly Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 A quick hijack! I weigh in at 84 and I can never seem to get the balance rite on my neg and pos pressures on my SID. Always too hard and never seems to tame the smaller bumps! what is a good balance? I've set my sag to 20% and that meant nothing in the end!
Capricorn Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 yep, start with resetting the air spring's pressure. It's probably too 'stiff' given your recent weight losses. Also, what is the compression setting on the fork? Sure it's not locked out?
NotSoBigBen Posted March 27, 2012 Author Posted March 27, 2012 yep, start with resetting the air spring's pressure. It's probably too 'stiff' given your recent weight losses. Also, what is the compression setting on the fork? Sure it's not locked out? Yoh Cap now you 'vat me sommer in the gesig' - It's an RL so has no compression and it for sure is not locked out Will do the whole setting thing from scratch again ..... thanks for all the advice gents!
davetapson Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Watch the leaders at the start of the epic, as they take off. Two things I've noticed:1. The suspension is working already even on the flat so must be set pretty soft. 2. The other thing is that i doubt there is anyone one with > 100mm of travel and on some of them I doubt there is even that.
Bos Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 I notice that many of the faster/better riders seem to run their forks pretty soft - are there any specific pros and or cons to doing this? Will it make any difference to an untalented 'weekend warrior' such as myself that rides long 'non-technical' rides on the weekend and short stumbles through the Rietvlei Zoo Farm 'XC' course in the week? My 5c.. Dont know If you have noticed or read on blogs that the pro's are running their suspension softer, I read about it aswell.. I'd own it to less out the saddle efforts, the percentage of time hammering out the saddle on a 120km stage vs 50-60km xc racing..Id say prob 30% VS 5%.. Also saving the body and bike over 7-8days is something all these guys are talking about.. ok now I feel better and can go on with work
Wyatt Earp Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 TuinslangMan (oops dirrent call you at your hub name) This is the way to do it and it has ample mud clearance. TheV 1
Capricorn Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 i understand what ppl see, but what's not being quantified here is what qualifies as soft for pros versus joe public. Also what's not known is whether the pro's are running custom valving or not. the first 20-40% of the stroke might appear to be super supple, while becoming quite progressive thru the remainder of the travel. Run what's comfortable for you. "Looking" at the pros without context (fork setup, rider weight, tyre pressure etc) is misleading at best.
NotSoBigBen Posted March 27, 2012 Author Posted March 27, 2012 TuinslangMan (oops dirrent call you at your hub name) This is the way to do it and it has ample mud clearance. Yeah but I'm not a 'hard' a$$
TheV Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) TuinslangMan (oops dirrent call you at your hub name) This is the way to do it and it has ample mud clearance. Your bike needs one of these, and then only would it be perfect: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/54964.jpg Edited March 27, 2012 by TheV
Wyatt Earp Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Your bike needs one of these, and then only would it be perfect: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/54964.jpg Whhaaaaaahhahhhahhahhaaaa.Are you new here, been there done that. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6748864669_056196c789_z.jpgDSCF1334 by OddPix1, on Flickr
TNT1 Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Whhaaaaaahhahhhahhahhaaaa.Are you new here, been there done that. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6748864669_056196c789_z.jpgDSCF1334 by OddPix1, on Flickr Mate, take it away. It is a sin to have that bike looking so *** on the same fred as when it looks like sex on wheels.
Agteros Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 TuinslangMan (oops dirrent call you at your hub name) This is the way to do it and it has ample mud clearance. Whhaaaaaahhahhhahhahhaaaa.Are you new here, been there done that. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6748864669_056196c789_z.jpgDSCF1334 by OddPix1, on FlickrIs that bike a Mormon? It has so many forks....
TNT1 Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Is that bike a Mormon? It has so many forks.... Nice. Dangle, new name for your bike, call it Mitt...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Is that bike a Mormon? It has so many forks....You see, there is two ways to approach a bike like this, any SS for that matter.The one all the posers walk around with and the one that does Ultra's and other events.The one that does the ultra's, that's the one that benefits from the added comfort of the Niner fork (it's a serious piece of engineering that fork )
Agteros Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Nice. Dangle, new name for your bike, call it Mitt...how boring, he had a missionary position in France...HairySack'll have to get that bike rubber side up!
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