I've always done it ... Do people still?
Steep fork-geometry is more-direct.
I'm 5"9'. 10mm raised lowers my feet.
Be wary of 'tank-slap' @ high speed.
It's easily adjusted whilst on the trail:
I suggest people explore fork-height.
Edit: I always cut 30mm bar-width.
Increased fork-angle =same effort.
Edit2: I prefer the rear a bit soft too.
That kinda levels arse near ground.
Raising the fork tubes in the clamps
Raising the fork tubes in the clamps
Last edited by hairyone on Mon Jul 29, 2024 1:35 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Raising the fork tubes in the clamps
I'm hearing "raised in the front" and "soft in the rear".
Hmm.....
Hmm.....
Re: Raising the fork tubes in the clamps
I think it was geneerally 10 mm through the top triple clamp but I just gave my bike to Chads and he sets it up for me
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Re: Raising the fork tubes in the clamps
I remove bleed-screws when trailering:
Else pressure could eventually leak out:
Then, upon extension, maybe a vacuum:
This may suck mud & alter the handling.
Edit: Twist the tube to access the screw.
Insert screws whilst forks fully extended.
Edit2: I felt screws are vitaly essential:
Thus I carried spares in my backpack.
Edit3: Twisting the tube alters damping?
I've no idea? You'd better suss that out?
Else pressure could eventually leak out:
Then, upon extension, maybe a vacuum:
This may suck mud & alter the handling.
Edit: Twist the tube to access the screw.
Insert screws whilst forks fully extended.
Edit2: I felt screws are vitaly essential:
Thus I carried spares in my backpack.
Edit3: Twisting the tube alters damping?
I've no idea? You'd better suss that out?