Any way to Lockout RST CAPA-CL Forks?
09-25-11, 07:43 AM
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Any way to Lockout RST CAPA-CL Forks?
Any one have an idea on how to make a set of RST CAPA-CL forks rigid? I only ride the hard surfaces with this, and the springs are mushy anyway. I thought of replacing the Springs with PVC.
Any ideas welcome!
Any ideas welcome!
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09-25-11, 09:42 AM
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I see none in the diagram, Id say, install a rigid suspension corrected
[blade length] fork instead.
won't be as heavy either.. a really easy change with threadless headsets
Just buy a second matching crown race, a star nut, and more spacers,
so you don't have to cut the steerer short immediately
then later regret having done so..
[blade length] fork instead.
won't be as heavy either.. a really easy change with threadless headsets
Just buy a second matching crown race, a star nut, and more spacers,
so you don't have to cut the steerer short immediately
then later regret having done so..
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Do you think if I completely removed the springs and put PVC or something the same length, it would hold up? Trying to really do this on the cheap if possible.
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09-25-11, 10:06 AM
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Either replace the fork or live with it.
09-25-11, 12:39 PM
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If I can find a set to match the geometry of the RST's, then that's my plan.
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