How often do you bottom out yer YBB? How bad is that for the frame? I was in Pisgah and Dupont Forest for a few days last week having a rip roaring time, but I did manage to feel the bottom end a few times. All seems well, but I wondering how many of those she can take...
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gearguywb
MemberI rode a lot at Pisgah and Dupont (loved Dupont)! Not sure I ever really "bottomed out" the suspension. what do you weigh and what type of move were you doing? How old is the YBB? Ever rebuild the slider or replace the spring?
Now I am rock'in (for me :))my RSL :).....Posted 2 years ago # -
k29er
MemberThe bottoming generally occurs only when I miss a transition (i.e. float a bit too far...those Dupont descents are fast), though I have hit bottom on descents just dropping off a 6" ledge, but moving too fast to be cautious w/ my weight distribution. Don't get the wrong idea...I'm not downhilling my YBB, just rocking the good ole East Coast singletrack.
I'm 190 when loaded, and the spring is standard, off the shelf. Is that too soft? Will a stiffer spring eliminate small bump compliance?
Posted 2 years ago # -
K29er,
Bottoming out once in awhile is okay. Have you had your Ybb overhauled at any point? Every once in a blue moon we see a broken spring on the larger riders on larger bikes. An easy fix and something you might want to have looked at....Other than that, your not doing any harm to the frame.
Jon@Moots
Posted 2 years ago # -
k29er
MemberThanks Jon. Actually, she is nearly new. I got it back on May 19th.
>Other than that, your not doing any harm to the frame.
That's the line I was looking for. I figure it is something to avoid in general, but I feel re-assured that I'm not doing any damage. Is the rebuild something you do based on mileage, or time, or some combination?
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k29er,
The rebuild will depend on mileage and the climate you ride in....if you ride in a really wet area, you could need a new slider once a year. Here in Colorado (super dry) we can go 2-3 years before needing one....then mileage factored in there as well....if you are hammering out off road miles 12 months a year that will increase the need....happy trails!
Jon@Moots
Posted 2 years ago # -
honouredamongfoxes
MemberJON,
Brand new owner here.
I bottom out a pretty good bit. Rooty, but nothing too aggressive. People behind me in group rides ask about the precussive "CLANK". (Gettin' off the saddle and ridin' it like I mean it might be the answer.)
Anyway, I refer to a discussion:
http://moots.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=34
My weight: 178-182.
My serial # is 03921Yo' honour...
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