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Old November 20th 05, 10:20 PM posted to alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent
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Default suspension forks adjustment

Hi

I have nearly finished building a swb recumbent based on a 20" wheel mtb.
This was to suit a child about 8 years old, the front forks are a little
soft (probably made to suit a childs weight) is there any way to stiffen
them up a bit by stripping them down and replacing or packing the springs.

thanks

Gary


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Old November 22nd 05, 04:44 PM posted to alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent
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Hi

I have nearly finished building a swb recumbent based on a 20" wheel mtb.
This was to suit a child about 8 years old, the front forks are a little
soft (probably made to suit a childs weight) is there any way to stiffen
them up a bit by stripping them down and replacing or packing the springs.

thanks

Gary


Someone might have the info you need, but you have to tell us the kind of
fork you have. You might also see if the mfr has a web site with some
technical info and a spring kit.




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Old November 22nd 05, 06:52 PM posted to alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent
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Default suspension forks adjustment

Hi

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately it just appears to be a cheap run of the
mill suspension fork. I will have to get a long socket extension bar to
split them and have a look.

later

Gary
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Hi

I have nearly finished building a swb recumbent based on a 20" wheel mtb.
This was to suit a child about 8 years old, the front forks are a little
soft (probably made to suit a childs weight) is there any way to stiffen
them up a bit by stripping them down and replacing or packing the
springs.

thanks

Gary


Someone might have the info you need, but you have to tell us the kind of
fork you have. You might also see if the mfr has a web site with some
technical info and a spring kit.



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