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Also don't bother with PUSHes rebound settings though - the fork ****ing kicked like a coked up mule, go with Fox's recommended settings for your weight as a starting point. (Mine at 180lb, was something like 7 from fully closed as a starting point).
Nice write up Tom! Good to get some real world thoughts on a product 😉
So I reckon I've probably gone softer than I would usually do on a coil fork. Should only be quite a minor tweak, so was thinking of just getting a pre-load spacer in. Anyone know if there's a standard spacer that'll fit? Hopefully got some old RS ones knocking around so planning on trying them at some point
Pre-load?
Really? Just get the right spring.
or maybe you could convert them to air. use a slightly higher pressure than you did before and don't use any of those silly tokens that make air forks more progressive. 😉
Preload almost means ride height adjuster in reality. If a coil spring is too soft there is only one way to sort it. Unless you do just want a little more ride height?
Yeah that’s pretty much it, just looking to keep things a little higher. Was trying to copy how I used to have my old 36s, think I made a (minor) arse of it.
Gary, you’re advice is both unwelcome and shit as always 😉
Preload almost means ride height adjuster in reality. If a coil spring is too soft there is only one way to sort it. Unless you do just want a little more ride height?
No. Requiring preload almost always means you've chosen the wrong spring rate.
The only way to sort that is to change to the correct rate spring.
Funnily enough. this will sort the ride height out.
My advice on YOUR suspension has always been a step ahead of your buying impulsiveness Mark.
It's gearing I struggle with. 😉
This is all very geeky, Gary, Tom and others, how much would you say your suspension knowledge improves your race results?
0% James as I don't race.
But running far too soft a fork means it can't be pushed hard. Hardly ideal if you do.
gwurk - MemberNo. Requiring preload almost always means you've chosen the wrong spring rate.
The only way to sort that is to change to the correct rate spring.
Funnily enough. this will sort the ride height out
Yes. That is what I was getting at.
It what if one spring is too soft and the next too hard!!!! Oh teh horror!!1! 😯
No spring is too hard for gwurk
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Anyone tried the new MRP Ribbon coil yet? Given that its mostly positive feedback on their Ramp Control cartridge, I'm hoping for awesome results on their coil set-up.
Obvious preload answer was obvious- 35mm Boxxer preload spacer