Grant Prince Posted October 29, 2020 Posted October 29, 2020 I bought a second hand MTB. Very happy with is but the coil suspension has very little sag. Is there a way of softening the coils? Maybe stretch and cut or is there replacement coils available? Any advice please. Dont want to replace the omplete fork. Thank you.
Chadvdw67 Posted October 29, 2020 Posted October 29, 2020 They normally have a preload adjuster on the top of the fork leg, sometimes only on one leg and sometimes on both legs, make sure they are turned all the way out, other than that I can't help
Grant Prince Posted October 29, 2020 Author Posted October 29, 2020 Thank you. I checked that, already turned all the way to the minus sign.
dasilvarsa Posted October 29, 2020 Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Sometimes Servicing Helps to Soften Things UP.Specially if It's Never Been Serviced before.Just Google it using the Fork Model.Give It More Preload. Edited October 29, 2020 by dasilvarsa PSYCHOsmurfZA 1
T_Boss Posted October 29, 2020 Posted October 29, 2020 Thank you. I checked that, already turned all the way to the minus sign. You want the pre-load dialed all the way up, to the plus side, and then wind it down till you get the requited sag.  Remember, the more preload you have dailed in, the less inertia is required to get the fork moving through its travel. dasilvarsa 1
Grease_Monkey Posted October 29, 2020 Posted October 29, 2020 Is anyone gonna start with what fork this is??? Depending on whether this is a high end or entry level coil fork the actual coils are replaceable to suit your weight. What is the fork make and model? TheoG, keithbe and T_Boss 3
Grant Prince Posted October 29, 2020 Author Posted October 29, 2020 Its on a Merida Matts. Think it is an entry level fork. Fork is marked Merida dont see any other markings or brand name on it. Thanks all.
PSYCHOsmurfZA Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 Probably a SR SUNTOUR XCT model.Does it have lockout or just the preload?
Grant Prince Posted November 1, 2020 Author Posted November 1, 2020 RST fork with stamper settings and lockout.
Grant Prince Posted November 10, 2020 Author Posted November 10, 2020 Some feedback. Took it to LBS. They stripped cleaned lubed and replaced. Much beter now. Will continue looking for softer coils through.
PSYCHOsmurfZA Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 Some feedback. Took it to LBS. They stripped cleaned lubed and replaced. Much beter now. Will continue looking for softer coils through.Have you played around with your pre-load? Grant Prince 1
Grant Prince Posted November 12, 2020 Author Posted November 12, 2020 Played around with pre load still too stiff but much beter. Think only real sollution is softer coil Springs.
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