Old 08-24-12 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by sstorkel
Nice looking bike! Did you adjust the preload on the fork to get the proper "sag"? It's worth doing before your first ride. Often this is covered in the documentation for the fork. If not, you can probably find the procedure online. Don't use a pre-printed table based on rider weight: you want to actually measure the sag with a tape measure and set the preload based on the measurement.
Thanks! Im afraid I have close to zero idea on how to set the fork. Im a literal newb to MTBs. Any "close enough" tips?
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