How locked out is locked out?
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How locked out is locked out?
Postby Comedian » Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:12 pm
Any thoughts on this?
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby A_P » Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:22 pm
The rebas have an adjustable flood gate so the forks still compress under impact whist locked out. Wound right out the flood gate operates under a fairly small amount of force.
All the way in they are pretty rock solid.
Also, does the lock out dial hit the stanchion when you turn it to the fully locked out position?
Try taking the lockout dial off and turning it further to the off position, it should sit on a hexagonal spline of sorts.
hope this helps.
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Gordo » Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:22 pm
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Mulger bill » Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:12 pm
The Poploc remote on my Recon Gold does a great job, very little movement.
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby bychosis » Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:14 am
You can still stand to climb just that MTB is different to road riding, expect some bounce and try to adapt your technique to minimize it. I rode a setup without lockut for years and learned to live with it, recently got a fork with lockout and use it sometimes and do notice the difference. I only bother to lockout when there is a lot of climbing to do because I often forget to unlock before descending. My forks rock shox forks lock fairly well, but they do activate when I give them a really good push.Comedian wrote:but it's annoying as it means I can't stand to climb - the bike bounces way too much.
Any thoughts on this?
However altering your setup as above might help solve some of the issue. If you really can't live with it - time for rigid forks.
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby JustJames » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:20 am
Climbing, the "cost" of the suspension bob is more than made up for by the "gain" of the added traction. I learnt this after climbing locked out up a steep, bumpy climb while a friend rode away from me on his Cannondale Scalpel with no lockout (or none engaged anyway). The next time, I left the bounces switched on, and went much better.
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby bychosis » Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:35 pm
Again, comes down to pedalling technique, smooth pedalling reduces suspension bob.
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Comedian » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:33 pm
It's just if I want to stand to attack a hill the whole bike lurches... So much I end ip sitting down.
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby m@ » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:15 pm
What pressure are you running?
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Comedian » Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:17 pm
190 back, about 100 front. I'm probably 78kg dressed ready to roll.m@ wrote:I have the same bike; sounds like something's not quite right to me... With propedal engaged, I don't get much movement at all.
What pressure are you running?
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby antipodean » Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:34 pm
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Mulger bill » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:36 am
Don't try to mash a dually uphill, you gotta spin for best efficiency.Comedian wrote:Yes it's definitely the rear that is the main problem. It's totally fine off road, and acceptable on road as long as I'm seated.
It's just if I want to stand to attack a hill the whole bike lurches... So much I end ip sitting down.
Still remember the first dually I rode back in the day. Mongoose VRS. Anything but the smoothest of spin felt like being aboard a rocking horse in a vat of cold honey. Turned me off duallies for years.
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby silentbutdeadly » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:22 am
Truth be told the Anthem isn't the greatest climber but I've got one anyway though mine has the Fox RP23 with the propedal and no lockout. And there's not much in the way of hills where I live. Have been tempted by the new CTD versions but the RP23 still works...
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Kenzo » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:10 am
For what it's worth - my 26" Anthem running all Fox suspension is fantastic - contrary to SBD's point of view it is a great climber.
Also - I have a strong dislike of Rock Shox based on the failings of the lockout in a Reba SL and subsequent expense in trying to get it right. I will never buy one of their forks again - and the flow on is I won't get any of their rear shocks either.
EDIT: I do however have a nice Beanie with their logo on it...
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Comedian » Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:47 am
I've seen Fox shock equipped bikes be far more rigid when locked out.Kenzo wrote:If you have the sag set at the right spots, then you probably need to slow your rebound.
For what it's worth - my 26" Anthem running all Fox suspension is fantastic - contrary to SBD's point of view it is a great climber.
Also - I have a strong dislike of Rock Shox based on the failings of the lockout in a Reba SL and subsequent expense in trying to get it right. I will never buy one of their forks again - and the flow on is I won't get any of their rear shocks either.
EDIT: I do however have a nice Beanie with their logo on it...
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Marty Moose » Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:50 am
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Mulger bill » Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:55 am
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Re: How locked out is locked out?
Postby Kenzo » Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:28 pm
Exactly - My Fox forks have never failed me like the Rock Shox have.Comedian wrote:I've seen Fox shock equipped bikes be far more rigid when locked out.Kenzo wrote:If you have the sag set at the right spots, then you probably need to slow your rebound.
For what it's worth - my 26" Anthem running all Fox suspension is fantastic - contrary to SBD's point of view it is a great climber.
Also - I have a strong dislike of Rock Shox based on the failings of the lockout in a Reba SL and subsequent expense in trying to get it right. I will never buy one of their forks again - and the flow on is I won't get any of their rear shocks either.
EDIT: I do however have a nice Beanie with their logo on it...
My rear shock is a Fox Float RP2.
Propedal and open settings only.
I ride with the suspension open - on and off road. This said when riding the MTB I tend not to stand and pedal unless attacking a trail.
If I were to stand and attack an uphill with Propedal on, I'm sure I will get some bouncing.
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