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Originally Posted by
Petenz
what spring rate anyone uses is totaly 100% dependent on
the rider / gear weight....
so how can a surplyer state this is the spring rate
for a bike.... these clowns that sell on line would give you the
same spring no matter wheather you are 75kgs or 150kgs..
the amount of people that spend $ on there suspension
& still have rubbish suspension & think it great because it
is better but really it's still crap , just a better quality crap..
Go to a real suspension shop and they will crunch
the numbers and give you the CORRECT springs
for you...
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Whilst what you say is true - although I'd probably not describe all online shops as clowns - there is a significant difference in price.
Maxton quoted me a shade over �1,200 GBP for a bespoke set-up front end in the manner you advocate and a middle of the road better quality spring set for an average weight etc. rider bought online is �90 GBP.
So who would be the clown to blow �1,200 on what is in reality a budget bike for improvements that the average rider would not notice or at least not get full benefit from?
Much of the Tenere is built down to a price (which is partly why they are such good value) and that includes the suspension.
Replacing tired OE springs which are not at the higher end of quality - and would have been aimed at an average weight rider (I suspect 85-100 kg kitted up) - with better quality parts is likely to make a significant difference for relatively small amount outlay. Particularly if you are in the average weight band.
I've been following the discussions on suspension with some interest and am looking at fitting better springs with cartridge emulators but these will be matched to my weight (90Kg kitted up) and, drum roll, all bought online.
I reckon it'll come to about �240 GBP
Although, so far, simply changing the fork oil to 15W has made a huge difference on the road.