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Remote Lockout Front Shocks: Are we there yet?
I've got a 'zoc Pro/Eta right now and I actually do find the sort-of lockout
useful on long climbs. But there's a PITA factor in forgetting to unlock it at the crest of the hill and then wondering why the bike doesn't feel right going down the other side. "Just reach down...." sure, but it would be a lot nicer to have a thumb switch on the bars. I think I could also go for a total lockout at full fork extension instead of just dropping the fork down an inch and making it a little stiffer. Seems like the industry is in more rapid change than usual in this area. Starting with the Manitou black that could be adjusted but had the adjuster at the bottom of the stanction to my zoc, which adjusts at the top but doesnt lock out all the way, to the several offerings I see now with remote adjustment and all kinds of claims.... seems like everybody's scrambling to get on the bandwagon right now. So, bottom line, are there any fully-adjustable/remote-adjustable shocks out there yet that work, don't fail if locked out too often, whose seals don't fail too often, and which the user can service without special tools? -- PeteCresswell |
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"(Pete Cresswell)" wrote in message ... I've got a 'zoc Pro/Eta right now and I actually do find the sort-of lockout useful on long climbs. But there's a PITA factor in forgetting to unlock it at the crest of the hill and then wondering why the bike doesn't feel right going down the other side. "Just reach down...." sure, but it would be a lot nicer to have a thumb switch on the bars. I think I could also go for a total lockout at full fork extension instead of just dropping the fork down an inch and making it a little stiffer. Seems like the industry is in more rapid change than usual in this area. Starting with the Manitou black that could be adjusted but had the adjuster at the bottom of the stanction to my zoc, which adjusts at the top but doesnt lock out all the way, to the several offerings I see now with remote adjustment and all kinds of claims.... seems like everybody's scrambling to get on the bandwagon right now. So, bottom line, are there any fully-adjustable/remote-adjustable shocks out there yet that work, don't fail if locked out too often, whose seals don't fail too often, and which the user can service without special tools? -- PeteCresswell Didn't Cannondale have those computer lock-out thingys? If I remember correctly, it'd work on both the front and back shocks. |
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yeah. but they had all sorts of issues with water/vibration killing
them. Personally i used to forget to unlock my rear shock until I blew the seals on it because I did a 3 foot drop with it locked, the cost of getting a new shock is an amazing motivator in remembering to do things J |
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"Coyoteboy" wrote in message oups.com... yeah. but they had all sorts of issues with water/vibration killing them. Personally i used to forget to unlock my rear shock until I blew the seals on it because I did a 3 foot drop with it locked, the cost of getting a new shock is an amazing motivator in remembering to do things J That lot I never heard about. As for that drop.... OUCH! |
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The 'loads' of issues are probably vastly exaggerated, as with most
product shortcomings, by people like me saying 'i hear they are useless cos....' I should learn to phrase things better lol. In second answer to the top comment, it shouldnt be hard at all for a manufacturer to come up with a remote lockout, but its how many people want it? I know i dont, but i know some would - they've probably asked about a bit and found that although it annoys the hell out of some people, most dont really care. J |
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"Coyoteboy" wrote in message oups.com... The 'loads' of issues are probably vastly exaggerated, as with most product shortcomings, by people like me saying 'i hear they are useless cos....' I should learn to phrase things better lol. In second answer to the top comment, it shouldnt be hard at all for a manufacturer to come up with a remote lockout, but its how many people want it? I know i dont, but i know some would - they've probably asked about a bit and found that although it annoys the hell out of some people, most dont really care. Surely it's an easy set-up to make for oneself? Most at least, of all the lock-outs I've seen have just been little levers on the fork tops, similar on rear shocks - how hard to attach a cable stop to for leg, cable end to lever end, and an old friction thumb shifter to the bars to do this? Shaun 'improvise' aRe |
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Per Shaun a
Surely it's an easy set-up to make for oneself? Most at least, of all the lock-outs I've seen have just been little levers on the fork tops, similar on rear shocks - how hard to attach a cable stop to for leg, cable end to lever end, and an old friction thumb shifter to the bars to do this? It's being done done now. Reba, for one. -- PeteCresswell |
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"(Pete Cresswell)" wrote in message ... Per Shaun a Surely it's an easy set-up to make for oneself? Most at least, of all the lock-outs I've seen have just been little levers on the fork tops, similar on rear shocks - how hard to attach a cable stop to for leg, cable end to lever end, and an old friction thumb shifter to the bars to do this? It's being done done now. Reba, for one. There ya go then, see? - WTF was all the fuss about then eh? ',;~}~ Shaun aRe |
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In article , Shaun aRe wrote:
"Coyoteboy" wrote in message oups.com... The 'loads' of issues are probably vastly exaggerated, as with most product shortcomings, by people like me saying 'i hear they are useless cos....' I should learn to phrase things better lol. In second answer to the top comment, it shouldnt be hard at all for a manufacturer to come up with a remote lockout, but its how many people want it? I know i dont, but i know some would - they've probably asked about a bit and found that although it annoys the hell out of some people, most dont really care. Surely it's an easy set-up to make for oneself? Most at least, of all the lock-outs I've seen have just been little levers on the fork tops, similar on rear shocks - how hard to attach a cable stop to for leg, cable end to lever end, and an old friction thumb shifter to the bars to do this? Shaun 'improvise' aRe The remote lockout for my forks (Pace RC36) is sort of like that- a little thumb lever on the bars. I've found it very handy to be able to flick the lockout on & off with both hands on the bars rather than groping for the tops of the legs while riding. https://www.pacecycles.com/product.asp?catID=2&subcat=3 and if anyvody's interested their sale page has them for £299. -- Tim. |
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"Tim" wrote in message ... In article , Shaun aRe wrote: "Coyoteboy" wrote in message oups.com... The 'loads' of issues are probably vastly exaggerated, as with most product shortcomings, by people like me saying 'i hear they are useless cos....' I should learn to phrase things better lol. In second answer to the top comment, it shouldnt be hard at all for a manufacturer to come up with a remote lockout, but its how many people want it? I know i dont, but i know some would - they've probably asked about a bit and found that although it annoys the hell out of some people, most dont really care. Surely it's an easy set-up to make for oneself? Most at least, of all the lock-outs I've seen have just been little levers on the fork tops, similar on rear shocks - how hard to attach a cable stop to for leg, cable end to lever end, and an old friction thumb shifter to the bars to do this? Shaun 'improvise' aRe The remote lockout for my forks (Pace RC36) is sort of like that- a little thumb lever on the bars. I've found it very handy to be able to flick the lockout on & off with both hands on the bars rather than groping for the tops of the legs while riding. https://www.pacecycles.com/product.asp?catID=2&subcat=3 and if anyvody's interested their sale page has them for £299. See? - I already knew I was smart. ',;~}~ Shaun aRe |
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