Spring Coil Help
02-10-15 | 10:30 PM
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From: New Rochelle, NY
Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
Springs don't generally tire or wear. If the spring on a spring shock is shot, odds are that there's much more wrong so it might make more sense to replace the fork (or rear shock).
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02-12-15 | 06:17 AM
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A lot of shocks depend on elastomeric (rubbery plastic) cylinders internally for shock absorption. These age and get stiff
and may be replaceable. They, in theory, would be available in different degrees of stiffness when new (called durometer)
for different weight riders, but good luck finding a replacement.
and may be replaceable. They, in theory, would be available in different degrees of stiffness when new (called durometer)
for different weight riders, but good luck finding a replacement.
