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02-18-14 | 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ThorUSA

Different people weigh different .... a suspension fork becomes a joke if it bounces all the way down for a 200 lbs rider. same as for a 100 lbs rider if the thing doesnt even want to work at all .... ALso one can adjust for easier movement or more harsh suspension for the more sportier rider.
Super important in my opinion....

Thor

I have found preload to be of minimal use on the forks I used, hence I do not value it. Rebound and compression is a different story. FYI I am a bit over 200lbs.

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