Mountain Biking - Can I adjust my suspension travel while riding ?

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zeo_max
06-29-09, 07:50 PM
So, is it safe to reach down to my fork and adjust the suspension travel to either lock it completely or unlock it completely while doing some 5 to 10 mph, or more ?

easyperson
06-29-09, 09:43 PM
yes.
MickeyDeSadist2
06-29-09, 10:38 PM
just pay attention to where your going

bikinfool
06-29-09, 10:57 PM
Depends on the fork and how those adjustments are controlled, but it's definitely possible.
Pocko
06-30-09, 05:26 AM
If it's something you feel you need to do regularly and frequently, some fork models have add-on cable accessories that allow you to do that from the handle bar. I can't be bothered to find out which one's they are, but I've seen them...

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Quick_Torch C5
06-30-09, 11:25 PM
Heck, I've adjusted/ unlocked it while bombing down rough terrain- safe? Probably not...
0range5
07-01-09, 04:23 AM
Fox TALAS (the ones with the 3 position control) seem the easiest to adjust without a remote, really smooth. Others can be a bit of a pain & some older ones like the Manitou Minute coil forks would only adjust one way, as you needed the weight off them as you wound the adjuster to extend them.
Metzinger
07-01-09, 04:32 AM
Just don't ever try to adjust your suspension mid-huck.
Even if it is a 5-10mph one.