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Riggs
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« on: August 13, 2008, 09:50:44 AM »

Of all the adjustments I can make on my dual suspension bike I haven't played with the rebound adjustment on my front and rear shocks. I just set it and forgot about it. From what I understand, some shocks, like those equipped on my bike, allow you to adjust the rebound rate, or how fast or slow the shock reacts to uneven riding surfaces after absorbing the compression energy.
When is the terrain ideal for fast or slow rebound action? 
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 10:29:47 AM »
for me it's more of a comfort level. When it's fast it springs back fast, and when it's slow, it sure is comfy, but very inefficient. Basically though when you have rock gardens with constant hits every nano second you want to set it a little fast so it bounces back quickly to be ready for the next hit.  But if you on terrain where you have the occasional drop or log, you can set it slower.

I think the best balance really is to lift off a curve and land both wheels at the same time. You want it the suspension to take the hit, but immediately came back to position. You don't want to bounce like a pogo stick, and you don't want it to feel like you're pulling the bike out of mud.
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 08:39:35 PM »
I constantly play with the front.  I just set the rear so that my butt doesn't get thrown up off of the saddle much.  My lower back digs a slower rebound back there.  To hell with efficiency, it's an old dual suspension couch.
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