Hi,
I recently took receipt of a pair Thor's (via STW) and very happy with the state of them etc. However, when on the maiden ride, in Afan in the wettest weekend riding for a long time. I had problems with the left hand knob sticking and the damping changing as I was rideing, not unlocking, then locking etc. I decided that it was the lever on the handlebars which was stopping the lever from twisting back against what must be an interal spring. So I chopped the cable and still grit or something stopping the knob from turning.
Anyway, the biggest problem I have had is arm pump, which I did not get from my old Marzochhi's. I don't whether this is because the Magura's are slightly shorter than the Bombers I used to have and the slight geometry change has taken it's tool on the arms…
Does anyone have any tips on the set up and running of Thor's. I think the compression damping is ramping up as I ride, since I do not seem to be bottom the forks out.
I am 80-85kgs and have currently turned all compression damping and platform damping off. I would just like to know how to set up the pressure in teh left leg. I would also like peoples opinion on whether a mod can be done to put a tab/lever onto the left hand knob, so you don't have to have the lever on the bars.
Please help me as I spent a lot on these forks and they look very pretty, but I am beginning to fall out with them when I lose time on my mates becasue my arms are too pumped out. Obvioulsy they can do nothing but laugh!
Thanks in advance.
Jim