2003 Junior T Bobbing

Bullit_CN · 10-27-2003, 06:50 AM

Is it really like that for the Junior T to bob a lot when you're pedalling hard to accelerate or gain speed???
Any inputs...

ronald55555 · 10-27-2003, 07:18 AM

yes, it bobs just like any other 6"+ dc forks.
I never had a problem with the bobbing, but then i never do XC or climb too much. IMO it accelerates fine for what i do, but havent ridden it with a XC fork back to back to really compare.

I guess it alldepends on what kind of riding you are planning to do

Bullit_CN · 10-27-2003, 07:37 AM

I ussually do some Downhilling and hucking with my JrT on my 2003 medium Bullit...However when I tried to pedal hard to gain some more speed, I feel the bobbing so annoying that it waste my energy specially when there is a little climbing section...Is it maybe because I'm using a 44T up front...Does reducing my Chain ring to 38T or 36T solves it...Need your advice dudes..

Bullit_CN · 10-27-2003, 07:39 AM

Does bobbing also happen to highend forks like the Shiver or Super T???

Leifless · 10-27-2003, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bullit_CN
Does bobbing also happen to highend forks like the Shiver or Super T???

it happens to every non-spv fork.

Bullit_CN · 10-27-2003, 07:48 AM

Is there anyway to reduce it? does a preload adjustment help? by how much turns? I weighs around 161lbs...Need your suggestions guys based from your experience?

KOW49 · 10-27-2003, 07:48 AM

try changing ur rear suspension rather then ur front suspension

Bullit_CN · 10-27-2003, 07:55 AM

It is not the rear suspension I am discussing here since I don't have any problem with my 5th Element...It is about my new 2003 JrT...I am used to it so I need some advice from you guys...
My Junior T was build into my 2003 Bullit...

Tire<d> · 10-27-2003, 08:51 AM

Get used to it. All long travel forks will bob to some degree. Some more than others. SPV would help as well as maybe putting in heavier oil to slow the compression stroke of the fork. BUT that being said, it's no problem, you just have to learn to deal with it. These type of bikes aren't made save your energy but disperse it so you don't kill yourself.

Dan · 10-27-2003, 08:55 AM

like every one is saying, long travel forks do bob, unless their a trick new SPV fork

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switch · 10-27-2003, 08:58 AM

[m33p]Learn to pedal smoother, and you will have much less bob.[/m33p]

Dan · 10-27-2003, 09:02 AM

oh and maybe some heavier oil might help

Bullit_CN · 10-27-2003, 09:27 AM

What about the preload setting...What is the difference between positive and negative or less preload? At my weight of 161lbs, how much turns of preload do I need to set???

switch · 10-27-2003, 09:50 AM

Upping the pre-load will help with bobbing, but you should adjust it so that your sag is correct; otherwise the rest of your ride will be adversely affected.

ronald55555 · 10-27-2003, 05:02 PM

incresing preload will stiffen it up a little bit.

if you are really annoyed, try to slow down the rebound as much as possible.

But if you do that, it's ruin the rest of the ride.

Just change the chainring, 44 seems awful big for climbing, 36 or maybe even 32 will do.

10-27-2003, 06:50 AM	#1
Bullit_CN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: China Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	2003 Junior T Bobbing Is it really like that for the Junior T to bob a lot when you're pedalling hard to accelerate or gain speed??? Any inputs...

10-27-2003, 08:55 AM	#10
Dan ~LeToy Pride~ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 740 Rep Power: 11	like every one is saying, long travel forks do bob, unless their a trick new SPV fork . __________________ IM BACK!!!!! Letoy3, Sherman Sliders, CK Steelset headset, profile cranks, protaper bars, blackspire chaindevice, mag30's....etc, etc.

10-27-2003, 08:58 AM	#11
switch two foot hucker Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Old Buck Posts: 30,081 Rep Power: 13897290	[m33p]Learn to pedal smoother, and you will have much less bob.[/m33p] __________________ It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities. - Josiah Stamp Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. - H.G. Wells

10-27-2003, 09:02 AM	#12
Dan ~LeToy Pride~ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 740 Rep Power: 11	oh and maybe some heavier oil might help __________________ IM BACK!!!!! Letoy3, Sherman Sliders, CK Steelset headset, profile cranks, protaper bars, blackspire chaindevice, mag30's....etc, etc.

10-27-2003, 09:50 AM	#14
switch two foot hucker Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Old Buck Posts: 30,081 Rep Power: 13897290	Upping the pre-load will help with bobbing, but you should adjust it so that your sag is correct; otherwise the rest of your ride will be adversely affected. __________________ It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities. - Josiah Stamp Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. - H.G. Wells

10-27-2003, 07:18 AM	#2
ronald55555 5555555555 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,891 Rep Power: 41	yes, it bobs just like any other 6"+ dc forks. I never had a problem with the bobbing, but then i never do XC or climb too much. IMO it accelerates fine for what i do, but havent ridden it with a XC fork back to back to really compare. I guess it alldepends on what kind of riding you are planning to do

10-27-2003, 07:37 AM	#3
Bullit_CN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: China Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	I ussually do some Downhilling and hucking with my JrT on my 2003 medium Bullit...However when I tried to pedal hard to gain some more speed, I feel the bobbing so annoying that it waste my energy specially when there is a little climbing section...Is it maybe because I'm using a 44T up front...Does reducing my Chain ring to 38T or 36T solves it...Need your advice dudes..

10-27-2003, 07:39 AM	#4
Bullit_CN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: China Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	Does bobbing also happen to highend forks like the Shiver or Super T???

10-27-2003, 07:48 AM	#6
Bullit_CN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: China Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	Is there anyway to reduce it? does a preload adjustment help? by how much turns? I weighs around 161lbs...Need your suggestions guys based from your experience?

10-27-2003, 07:48 AM	#7
KOW49 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: computer chair canada Posts: 984 Rep Power: 11	try changing ur rear suspension rather then ur front suspension

10-27-2003, 07:55 AM	#8
Bullit_CN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: China Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	It is not the rear suspension I am discussing here since I don't have any problem with my 5th Element...It is about my new 2003 JrT...I am used to it so I need some advice from you guys... My Junior T was build into my 2003 Bullit...

10-27-2003, 08:51 AM	#9
Tire<d> aka flowrider Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Langley Posts: 110 Rep Power: 10	Get used to it. All long travel forks will bob to some degree. Some more than others. SPV would help as well as maybe putting in heavier oil to slow the compression stroke of the fork. BUT that being said, it's no problem, you just have to learn to deal with it. These type of bikes aren't made save your energy but disperse it so you don't kill yourself.

10-27-2003, 09:27 AM	#13
Bullit_CN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: China Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	What about the preload setting...What is the difference between positive and negative or less preload? At my weight of 161lbs, how much turns of preload do I need to set???

10-27-2003, 05:02 PM	#15
ronald55555 5555555555 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,891 Rep Power: 41	incresing preload will stiffen it up a little bit. if you are really annoyed, try to slow down the rebound as much as possible. But if you do that, it's ruin the rest of the ride. Just change the chainring, 44 seems awful big for climbing, 36 or maybe even 32 will do.

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