Maybe you do see it on downhills too, but are too fast "zipping by" to notice themWhy do I always see the crazy stuff while I'm climbing and can't zip on by and pretend I don't see anything?!
Maybe you do see it on downhills too, but are too fast "zipping by" to notice themWhy do I always see the crazy stuff while I'm climbing and can't zip on by and pretend I don't see anything?!
My steam is still 90mm, handlebar is only 74cm, and forks are suppose to have 44mm offset with 29" tires, but then again, I'm one of very few weirdos who still ride xc bikes these days, so I'm not really factor here. Maybe that's reason why I should be excused I only bought dropper now Now that I have it, I just need to remember to use it, as last time I went, I didn't even bother to press trigger to lower it. Well not that I didn't bother, but I didn't even think on doing that... gotta remember on this next time I'm on top of downhillOn a 32mm stem with 800mm handlebars and a 37mm offset fork (27.5 tires), you have to do something very unexpected like dig into a soft shoulder at speed to go OTB, and that probably only occurred because the wheel twisted due to the unexpected soft dirt dig.
It was on but I was climbing on a smooth section so SURPRISE!Did you use your Timberbell? That should get them out of the way!
These two looked a bit strung out--hippies in Utah!So you can actually see while climbing?
I'm typically in a bleery, foggy haze.....
I've only run into that once, but it was near Eugene OR, so, hippies!
I said "alrighty, then! Maybe go up into the bushes and off the trail?!" It was hilarious.Did you at least tell them to "Get a room!"
Supposed to start snowing this weekend. Riding every night this week to get the last bit of dirt riding in before it turns to snow. Almost time to put the full sus up and bust out the studded fat bike.
On a more serious note for the peanut gallery: My fork is not rebounding to full travel when it's aired up to the recommended PSI of 60. Yet it's also not using but maybe 2/3 of the travel. How can I get more functional use out of this shock? Add spacers? Remove spacers? It rides OK, but with only 120mm of travel, I'd sure like to get full use of it.
Thank you! Which direction is light on the rebound? Slow? A lot of this suspension stuff muddles my brain like algebra does. I did have a feeling I'd need to remove the spacers--I've done it in the past on other bikes. Once again, if you don't fall into the middle of the male sizing spectrum, these things are not even remotely set up for success of the rider.Of note is that Otso just dropped a new fat bike with massive tire clearance and reasonable q-factor. Most of my riding is on packed snow, but this one has me wondering......
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I'd try 3 things:
1. Make sure your rebound damping is set very light so the fork can extend fully.
2. Remove all spacers (VRs) from your fork. This might ultimately require using a bit more than your current 60 psi, but if you're only getting 2/3 of travel, probably not. While the fork has no pressure, bottom it out and measure to ensure it's able to travel 120 mm.
3. When reinflating the fork, go up in 25 pound increments, with 5 or 6 compressions between each step of pressure. This is a bigger deal on shocks, but sometimes matters with forks also.
Sounds like something is blocking the air somewhere. What male and model fork. I just found the manual and set mine to spec as it needed a bit of air. Works great but now it’s a little stiff but doesn’t bottom out as much.Thank you! Which direction is light on the rebound? Slow? A lot of this suspension stuff muddles my brain like algebra does. I did have a feeling I'd need to remove the spacers--I've done it in the past on other bikes. Once again, if you don't fall into the middle of the male sizing spectrum, these things are not even remotely set up for success of the rider.
Less rebound damping will speed up the rebound. That should help you get back to full travel so the suspension doesn't pack out on repeated hits.Thank you! Which direction is light on the rebound? Slow? A lot of this suspension stuff muddles my brain like algebra does. I did have a feeling I'd need to remove the spacers--I've done it in the past on other bikes. Once again, if you don't fall into the middle of the male sizing spectrum, these things are not even remotely set up for success of the rider.
What is your tire pressure? Too low and the tires absorb more of a hit and then the suspension doesn't get the hit. I saw a good video by a custom shock company that does work for high end ohv shocks. They explained that for the suspension to work its best the impacts can't be masked by soft tires. I am guessing the same is true for bike suspensions.On a more serious note for the peanut gallery: My fork is not rebounding to full travel when it's aired up to the recommended PSI of 60. Yet it's also not using but maybe 2/3 of the travel. How can I get more functional use out of this shock? Add spacers? Remove spacers? It rides OK, but with only 120mm of travel, I'd sure like to get full use of it.
Thank you! Which direction is light on the rebound? Slow?
Once again, if you don't fall into the middle of the male sizing spectrum, these things are not even remotely set up for success of the rider.
Thank you for the explanation. That’s why is suggested a reset according to the manual, with extra equitation compressions as you suggested.the equalization port between positive and negative chambers was clogged
Stopped by the shop where I purchased the bike and asked about the fork. It's definitely not working properly. He suspects the same thing TomK said--grease is blocking the air from moving between the chambers. I am dropping it off on Monday to have him pull it apart and clean it up. If that doesn't work, then I'll pull some of the spacers out.
I weigh 130. I can ask them to do that for me.Don't you weight like next to nothing? Just have them pull the volume reducers out while they've already got it apart. IMO.
In other news, our unbelievable golden larch season is just getting started......
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A few years ago, I had a grouse fly up and slam into the side of my helmet while I was descending Sardine. I did not know what hit me until I stopped and went back and found the grouse staggering around on the trail. I guess we are trespassing in their habitat. We have also had them chase skiers at the resort.For today’s adventure, I had a grouse attack me
They are aggressive little things! This one landed on me and hung on then wouldn't stop coming after me. I didn't know they were out and about during ski season.A few years ago, I had a grouse fly up and slam into the side of my helmet while I was descending Sardine. I did not know what hit me until I stopped and went back and found the grouse staggering around on the trail. I guess we are trespassing in their habitat. We have also had them chase skiers at the resort.
You’ve never experienced the excitement when one comes flying out of the powder right in front of you when you least expect it, it is quite the thrill!They are aggressive little things! This one landed on me and hung on then wouldn't stop coming after me. I didn't know they were out and about during ski season.
They burrow in the snow and come flying out when the snow near them is disturbed. A few years ago I was doing avalanche mitigation in a steep, narrow chute on DeMoisy Peak. The snow pack was fragile due to wind loading and I was carefully inching my way into position to detonate an explosive. Right when I was getting ready to light the fuse, a couple of grouse came thundering out of their burrows. Until I realized what I had heard, I thought the slope was collapsing. It definitely got my heart racing because all my senses were on high alert due to the snow conditions that day.I didn't know they were out and about during ski season.