Originally Posted by
veganbikes
So if you would like to talk to me quote me, luckily I happened to read your screed and noticed it. From what I understand the SR XCM forks have all been coil forks maybe they snuck in a air fork now but looking at the cap on the NDS it looked like the standard one for a coil fork. If it is in fact an air shock then you NEED a SHOCK PUMP so get a shock pump and put the fork up to the proper pressure for your weight and probably go to the higher end of that if you are going to be riding it improperly. Bikes are not designed for curb jumping so that can take an extra toll on the bike and cause you more headaches and more money spent which I try to help people avoid.
I did 😘 but no it is an air fork and not designed for curb jumping 🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂😂🥰 bro. Really? If it cant handle a Lil 4 inch drop but expect it to go in the woods? Why would it be not designed to go off a curb, but is designed to jump 10 feet in the air. That just doesnt make sense. I cant roll off a curb or hold it level off a driveway curve? How is that any harder on my way to the trails then the drops off rocks, or the sudden root webs.. i know Appalachia is notoriously hard on bikes but come on my guy. Pavement vs dirt i guess? I think you guys are imagining im Dave Mirra doing giant bmx bunny hops slam popping tube and bending wheels. Or maybe not imagining sidewalk height.. Im 5'6 and 120lbs on a 29er im lucky if I get that rear wheel in the air without assistance 🤣😂 (I know its all about practice. That's why im out there everyday and try to come here for help and excitement in progress. Im 33 and its my first season gimmie some slack) I also been SLAMMING my 26 90s bike and it hurts my wrists thats why I got the hard tail!
The shock pump? yeah I just dont have one yet. Was literally just asking do these dimensions look iiight? Or should i ride to the bike shop and throw the tech a few bucks to put 5 psi in it right quick. That's all didnt need all this technical jargon, that turns into slinging insults or an appendage ruler. I wanna enjoy this new hobby and make friends not solidify my stigma ya know?
so just pretend its your bike right?
Would you be okay with the sag being there?
Would you be okay with that much suck down?
When you got home saw the ring that high, would that be acceptable?
The bicycle thing is just new. And it feels so soft vs what ive felt on dirtbikes which made me say hmm