Spiderweb
Not So Special One
- Location
- North Yorkshire
Sorry, I don’t have a bike with that type of Suspension. Could you post a close up photo of the rear suspension spring on your bike.
Full Suspension
- Thread starter MonsterEnergy
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iluvmybike
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That isn't any kind of decent rear shock. All it is is a big spring with a knurled ring you can turn (if it's not seized up already) to either slacken the spring off or tighten it down so it doesn't bounce. If you slack it right off then the 'bob' when pedalling is awful.
No offence intended to the OP but those bikes are advertised as 'full suspension' but they are not (they are just a just a BSO version) and likely if you try and use it seriously off road it will just break. The 'shock' has plastic bushes which wear quickly and the unit will start clonking like mad. They are not serviceable at all. Those bikes also weigh a ton. Ok for using to and from pub/paper shop but otherwise look for a better second-hand proper bike
No offence intended to the OP but those bikes are advertised as 'full suspension' but they are not (they are just a just a BSO version) and likely if you try and use it seriously off road it will just break. The 'shock' has plastic bushes which wear quickly and the unit will start clonking like mad. They are not serviceable at all. Those bikes also weigh a ton. Ok for using to and from pub/paper shop but otherwise look for a better second-hand proper bike
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MonsterEnergy
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i will have to do it tommorow. i have actually just taken everything off my old bike, so its all in parts, i will take a picture of it tommorow if thats alright
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MonsterEnergy
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what is the 'bob'?
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MonsterEnergy
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what about that bike that u posted a few wks ago....could u not zoom in on that one?
DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
It's the one at end of the spring nearest the front of the bike, IIRC...
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MonsterEnergy
Well-Known Member
that big grey thing right next to the spring?
DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Yup, pretty sure..
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MonsterEnergy
Well-Known Member
ive just tried loosening it but its far too stiff and i cant do it. Anyway i can do it that you suggest?
DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Spray with WD-40 or GT85 and leave 24 hours, then try again.
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MonsterEnergy
Well-Known Member
thx
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MonsterEnergy
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if it is still stiff, what should i do then?
DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Would need pictures to be sure of what's happening...
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MonsterEnergy
Well-Known Member
but its just a spring. shorly u know
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Just be careful with springs. Don't want it flying off in your face.