Progressive monotube setup
Road Captain
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From: San Diego, CA.
I believe the newer front fork inserts (Axeos or Legends or ??) are setup this way, but I might be mistaken.
Road Master
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From: Maine
I didn't, I read all the threads I could find and guessed I would prefer a firmer ride, but at my weight 2 clips sounded too stiff. My setup is stiff and only feels harsh on square edge bumps. For the money they are worth it to me, but if I keep the bike much longer I will probably try the Axeo's.
Road Captain
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From: San Diego, CA.
That is a fairly considerable dearl you would be undertaking - trying 1 or 2 clips - with the the thought of having to completely dissemble your front forks to make a change. I would not want to do that if I were doing the work myself, and I sure wouldn’t want to pay to have that done twice.
Stage I
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From: Birnamwood WI.
I put 2 clips in on my winter install, It's ok,but it is a bit stiff on rough roads. Not sure yet at this time that I may pull one out of each side next winter or not. I go 250#, I haven't really notice it better with a passanger.
Road Warrior
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From: Seabrook, NH
Sorry about the delay but I just read the post. I'm going to Ohlins over the winter. Ohlins would have been my pick from day one but they were not available.
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Cruiser
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From: America the Beautiful
Finally got it back together. It was a monster. Only real issue was torquing bottom screw as that whole mess spun inside..
Ride is much more responsive/sporty than before. Before squishy ride/now much stiffer. I used 2 clips. Weight 200 alone. I am going to ride it for another thousand miles before I make a decision on whether they are too harsh. My wife and I mostly ride together and I haven’t had a chance to get her on for the test as together we are around 330lb. For the money these were the best option available. If I am disappointed after a couple thousand, I’m still open for someone to sponser the toady with some axeos for a non biased review!
. Thanks for all the input! I mentioned the 2 and 1 clip thing to the progressive tech and he said “why the ... would he do that?” Lol
Ride is much more responsive/sporty than before. Before squishy ride/now much stiffer. I used 2 clips. Weight 200 alone. I am going to ride it for another thousand miles before I make a decision on whether they are too harsh. My wife and I mostly ride together and I haven’t had a chance to get her on for the test as together we are around 330lb. For the money these were the best option available. If I am disappointed after a couple thousand, I’m still open for someone to sponser the toady with some axeos for a non biased review!
. Thanks for all the input! I mentioned the 2 and 1 clip thing to the progressive tech and he said “why the ... would he do that?” Lol
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Cruiser
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From: America the Beautiful
That is a fairly considerable dearl you would be undertaking - trying 1 or 2 clips - with the the thought of having to completely dissemble your front forks to make a change. I would not want to do that if I were doing the work myself, and I sure wouldn’t want to pay to have that done twice.