Originally Posted by Jameson
I just recieved a new fork and am a little lost. I really don't understand what the adjustments are for. I can not tell a difference. I set the sag for my given weight so now I should be able to snap off the adjusters right? Kidding, but when do I need to change these? I've ridden on and off for the past 20 years and ever since they came out I've never really understood why. Once the weight of the rider is factored in what needs adjusting? Carring more stuff? Terrain never really influenced my settings. They feel similar. Maybe it is because I am not a large person weighing in at around 160 or so. Any help? Thoughts? Feelings?
Preload I'm not totally sure about but rebound adjustment is something to adjust the speed at which the fork "rebounds" (uncompresses). I'd assume if I was going big then I'd dial in slow rebound but if I was going to a place where there are lots of small jumps and drops and the like I'd dial in fast rebound.