Joined: Jul 2015
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From: NW Oregon
Bikes: 1982 Trek 930R Custom, '91 Diamondback Ascent w/ XT, XTR updates, Fuji Team Pro CF road flyer, Specialized Sirrus Gravel Convert, '09 Comencal Meta 5.5 XC, '02 Marin MBX500, '84 Gitane Criterium bike
if you cut it too short, you will lose any preload... you will NEED a preload amount
cut 1/8" slices at a time, or maybe 1/4" at a time.....
you WANT some preloading, or it won't work well... most of that type of bike i've seen use substantial preload to limit motion of the suspension until you hit a pothole or something..
it's just for big hits, not every little bump or ripple..