Raising the fork tubes in the clamps

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Raising the fork tubes in the clamps

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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.
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Re: Raising the fork tubes in the clamps

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I'm hearing "raised in the front" and "soft in the rear".
Hmm.....
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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

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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?
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