Need for locking out suspension.
09-26-15 | 08:08 AM
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Need for locking out suspension.
I am 70 years old with back problems. I bought a Cannondale Super with full suspension and also have a Trek X-Caliber with front suspension.
I have a lot of rough streets in my neighborhood and I really like the suspension.
I have read that most riders lockout their suspension on smooth roads.
I guess it's a matter of personal preference but is there a reason for this?
I have a lot of rough streets in my neighborhood and I really like the suspension.
I have read that most riders lockout their suspension on smooth roads.
I guess it's a matter of personal preference but is there a reason for this?
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09-26-15 | 07:53 PM
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I am 70 years old with back problems. I bought a Cannondale Super with full suspension and also have a Trek X-Caliber with front suspension.
I have a lot of rough streets in my neighborhood and I really like the suspension.
I have read that most riders lockout their suspension on smooth roads.
I guess it's a matter of personal preference but is there a reason for this?
I have a lot of rough streets in my neighborhood and I really like the suspension.
I have read that most riders lockout their suspension on smooth roads.
I guess it's a matter of personal preference but is there a reason for this?
When climbing or even just riding along on a rough surface, the suspension is an advantage. I've only used suspension on a mountain bike but I've never felt the need to lock it out. There are some designs which bob more than others, and the longer travel systems would probably be the greater offenders.
Whether the movement of the suspension (on a smooth surface) bothers you is something only you can decide.
09-26-15 | 08:39 PM
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The only bikes I have with suspension are only ridden offroad. They have lockout settings on the suspension, but I never have a need to use it.
09-27-15 | 06:14 AM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
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What is your objective?
Since you are riding a full suspension mountain bike on the streets I'm guessing that you value smoothing out the bumps over the last increment of high speed performance. We all do that to some degree, even the pros use different bikes for cobblestone race routes.
Since you are riding a full suspension mountain bike on the streets I'm guessing that you value smoothing out the bumps over the last increment of high speed performance. We all do that to some degree, even the pros use different bikes for cobblestone race routes.
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09-27-15 | 06:59 AM
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