Hello & advice please?

Post by **deviant** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:03 pm

RobB wrote:Altering the preload doesnt necessarily change the ride hide,

yes it does for a given weight rider, regardless of whether doing it this way is a good idea.

RobB wrote: it changes the amount of pressure needed to overcome the spring

the amount of pressure needed to 'overcome' the spring (ie deflect it a given distance) is the stiffness, and as you rightly point out...

RobB wrote:dont mix that up with stiffening the spring cos it doesnt.

anyway, I think we all agree you shouldn't try and lower your bike like this!

Post by **Northern ANdy** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:46 pm

how about some custom dog bones?

RedexRobB · Post by **RedexRobB** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:30 am

deviant wrote:
RobB wrote: it changes the amount of pressure needed to overcome the spring

the amount of pressure needed to 'overcome' the spring (ie deflect it a given distance) is the stiffness, and as you rightly point out...

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I'll rephrase that, doesnt it change the amount of pressure to 'initially' overcome the spring?

Post by **deviant** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:08 pm

yeah, pretty much.

RedexRobB · Post by **RedexRobB** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:50 pm

well thats what i meant