Originally Posted by
wwebster
I acquired a similar bike (mongoose) and the front suspension (element racing) feels too soft. Trying to find out if it can be adjusted, but having no luck. I took the cap off on one side and looking down it appeared to have something down there that looked like it may be allen head or phillips head, but could not tell. Still looking for advice.
Element Racing forks I have seen have been very basic, I wouldn't expect them to be adjustable or rebuildable. It's possible you could fit a spacer on the spring to increase preload, it's also possible the spring has broken or sagged and there's not much you can do about that. I tend to fit rigid forks to my cheap mountain bikes, they're lighter and they steer better, but if you want more suspension than a wide front tire provides you might find something worthwhile second hand.