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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:03 pm
by deviant
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!
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:46 pm
by Northern ANdy
how about some custom dog bones?
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:30 am
by RedexRobB
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?
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:08 pm
by deviant
yeah, pretty much.
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:50 pm
by RedexRobB
well thats what i meant
