Don't be lazy: Dial in your suspension

By Steve Outing on 10/1/2007 on

Yeah, I admit to being lazy when it comes to keeping my bike in tune -- specifically my suspension. Went on a ride the other afternoon and the bike (my Blur LT) felt like crap. I guess it had been a while since I tweaked the suspension settings, and it'd gotten far enough out of whack that I really noticed it.

The next morning I spent some time with the bike and properly dialed in front and rear suspension, including adding a few pounds of air to the rear shock which had gotten too low.

What a difference!

Most of you are probably better about this than me, but here's a recommendation to check your settings each time you head out. Don't assume that they'll stay consistent from ride to ride.

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