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What is this tiny part for on the RST 790 fork?
The following picture shows an RST 790 fork from 2010. Anyone knows what the tiny part pointed by the red arrow is for? This part is also present on the RST 777 fork.
From another angle and zoomed in:...
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Longitudinal play in the lower of the front suspension
I noticed recently some play in the lowers of the front suspension of my fun bike (NEX 25). The way to notice it was the following:
locking the suspension
blocking the front wheel with the brake
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Restoring motion to old front fork suspension?
I purchased an old used ebike recently and was initially excited that it had front suspension. On close inspection though I've discovered that the suspension appears to be broken. The sliders (bottom ...
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How can I remove my remote lockout on my front suspension fork?
I have a trek dual sport 4 and I always keep the front fork unlocked. Can I remove the remote lockout? I somehow invariably hit the switch and find out next I take an impact with being and old guy ...
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Difference between thick vs thin front suspension?
I visited a bicycle shop a few days ago. I noticed two different types of bikes. One with thick front suspension and the other with thin front suspension. Bike with the thick suspension was more ...
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how to go from front suspension to full suspension?
I got a bike for my birthday, a cheap one, 200€ 27,5 with front suspension, but I want a full-suspension bike. My question is: is it cheaper to buy a full-suspension frame and move the parts to the ...
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Want to adjust/replace front fork suspension on a Next Break Point pro 26" bike. Has no access at the axle.
Very 'low end' fork, bottoms are pinched at axle point, so no access there. Is there a way to clean, adjust these or is fork replacement my only option?
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what is difference between remote lockout and hydraulic lockout?
hey does anybody know if a hydraulic lockout can be used with a remote?
like if a bicycle has an option of remote lockout.
does that mean the remote has been added to mechanical or hydraulic lockout?...
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Brand new Trek X-Caliber 7 - RockShox 30 Silver lockout not working
I just bought a brand new bike fitted with RockShox 30 Silver front forks and took it for a ride on disused railway gravel cycle track. The lockout dial does not seem to do anything. This is my first ...
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Bicycle front suspension types
What is the difference between these two front suspension types ?
and this type :
On the upper the suspension seems stronger but is there any difference in the build type ?
Please ignore the ...
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When is using a suspension fork worth it?
I've recently picked up biking again since my childhood years, so I'm quite the newbie. I've figured out most of the features I'd need so far but I'm at a loss at this one.
Why would you pick front ...
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What maintenance does a front suspension fork need?
I've just bought a used bike on eBay, its a 2002 Marin Bobcat Trail. It has 'In-Sync 266' suspension forks. This is my first suspension bike so I need some guidance in the use and maintenance of these ...
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