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Old 14-06-2021, 06:05 AM   #75
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Indeed, which is why I said 10mm sounded to be very small unless that’s the suspension sag whilst standing next to it. Ie. Self weight of bike only, a pretty irrelevant number as it is never riden in that state.

Much more important is what you are terming ‘Dynamic Sag’, the suspension movement under self weight of the bike, but with the rider in full riding kit seated normally on the bike. There’s nothing “Dynamic” about it though, as that’s also a static test.

Dynamic measurement of suspension would be better, but would require comprehensive instrumentation on the bike and a test track so that circuits are repeatable.

I don’t have those facilities, but make do with a cable tie around the damper rod to see how much suspension travel I’m using when stationary, and the maximum travel used whilst on a run.
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