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09-07-2012, 07:35 PM
When you read guides on setting suspension up what is meant by the open and closed position? I understand speeding and slowing of damping and rebound but am unsure of open and closed.
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09-07-2012, 08:26 PM
Well, I'm gonna be brave here... Tongue

I think it usually refers to 'propedal' or lockout.  Fully closed would mean locked out, fully open would mean no propedal damping or compression damping engaged...

However, I am sure there are others who are far more expert in such matters!
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09-07-2012, 09:32 PM
"DaisyDaring" Wrote:Well, I'm gonna be brave here... Tongue

I think it usually refers to 'propedal' or lockout.  Fully closed would mean locked out, fully open would mean no propedal damping or compression damping engaged...

However, I am sure there are others who are far more expert in such matters!

I reckon that sounds about right.
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09-07-2012, 10:36 PM
"Blackers" Wrote:I reckon that sounds about right.

FFS.... Twice in a matter of days  :K)
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09-08-2012, 12:31 AM
If only we had an obsessive suspension fettler on the forum...
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09-08-2012, 06:50 AM
Wheres Number 36 when needed??? i do agree with Rachel BTW
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09-08-2012, 08:26 AM
"Deadpool2e" Wrote:Wheres Number 36 when needed??? i do agree with Rachel BTW

Funny you should mention the fettler... has taught me just about everything I know so far (bike related of course)

I'd like to think that with all the remarks I've heard in recent weeks & also nice posts like the two above - that No 36 would pop back up on the forum, enfolded once more into the bosom of Sketchy, & thus continue to advise & entertain us all once more.... Undecided

If I thought I would get enough support & a positive result, I would start a: 'Return sailor to the Forum' thread

However, he would only want to talk roadie/lycra/sportives/long stems/skinny tyres/high cadence nonsense & probably rather wishful thinking on my behalf too!
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09-08-2012, 08:37 AM
"DaisyDaring" Wrote:If I thought I would get enough support & a positive result, I would start a: 'Return sailor to the Forum' thread

However, he would only want to talk roadie/lycra/sportives/long stems/skinny tyres/high cadence nonsense

bring him back bring him back.  ;D
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09-08-2012, 08:39 AM
"General Sparks" Wrote:bring him back bring him back.  ;D

BUT - is it possible.....?!?

MODs?
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09-08-2012, 09:32 AM
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