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Old 08-16-09, 07:23 AM
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stevage
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Ok, now I've had a few play runs, and I still can't figure out why I need to set up the suspension properly for my weight. I've done a few little jumps, and I don't think I've bottomed out either end. So what's the benefit of carefully calculating the sag and setting it up "correctly"?

Sorry if I'm being dense. It's like with tyres, you can increase the pressure for faster rolling, or decrease it for grip and comfort. There's no "correct" value. You can run high gearing for faster top speeds downhill, or lower gearing for climbing. There's no "correct" value. So why is there a "correct" value for suspension - or if there isn't, what's the tradeoff?

Steve
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