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Rear Air hi my name is aymon and iwould like to know how to measure the softness of a rear air shock for a bicicle? I bought a bike last year and i would like to upgrade the rear shock to anythin...


Rear Air

Rear Air
hi my name is aymon and iwould like to know how to measure the softness of a rear air shock for a bicicle?

I bought a bike last year and i would like to upgrade the rear shock to anything cheap, and very soft. i was thinking of buying an air shock but they dont tell you how soft they are. any answers would be helpfull.

Hi Aymon,

I think you may be trying to outfit the bike for comfort, am I correct? If so, it will be something that will work against you as you ride. Let me explain (this is rather long)...

Similar to automobiles, bicycle suspension is to keep the wheels on the ground, not necessarily for comfort. The more the wheels remain on the ground the easier it is to handle the terrain.

Now, as the suspension gets softer the amount of energy needed to move becomes greater. In luxury cars they simply provide an engine with more horsepower, but on a bicycle YOU are the energy, so it becomes more difficult and more tiring to ride. Each time you pedal the suspension flexes which absorbs your energy instead of using it to move forward.

Perhaps you are having an issue with either a non-adjustable shock or one that is not adjusted correctly. When you put all of your weight on the saddle, standing still with feet on the pedals, the shock should compress about 1/4 of the way. If the shock compresses more or less than this it must be adjusted to achieve this condition.

If the shock is not adjustable it is very likely a lower priced bike, and the cost of a new shock would almost certainly exceed the cost of the whole bike.

Regarding air suspension, it is indeed considered to be more "plush" than hydraulic suspension but it is MUCH more expensive and much more finicky when adjusting it. You will also need a high pressure shock pump for daily maintenance.

One other thing... the vast majority of bikes with suspension are adjusted for riders 140 to 170 pounds. Exceeding these limits will certainly require an adjustment, at the very least.



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Guess what?? These are the last two fluids left to check every month, to keep your vehicle sufficiently hydrated and all of its thirsts quenched. These two fluids, while not crucial to the life of your vehicle, make driving that vehicle more pleasant and comfortable. Also, these are the only two fluids that do get used up. If the levels get low, adding the proper fluids is something that needs to be done for the mechanical equipment to work. No washer fluid, no clean windshield. No air conditioning refrigerant, no air conditioning.

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Although it seems as if it would be logical, and certainly less expensive to simply use a household window cleaner to refill your vehicles washer fluid, it is not a good idea. Household cleaners are just not designed for windshield use. These fluids would freeze in the winter and crack the reservoir, and they would not be able to adequately remove the road salt, bugs, or any other nameless disgusting thing that hits your windshield at speeds of 50 miles per hour, or more.

Checking the level and refilling your windshield washer fluid reservoir is a very simple process.

1.    Park your car on level ground, in your driveway, or parking space.
2.    Allow the engine to completely cool down. Never perform this check on a warm engine, the windshield washer fluid gets hot, and if the hose should slip or come loose, you could be splashed with scalding fluid.
3.    In order to effectively clean your windshield, without smearing it, and to keep the fluid from freezing in the reservoir during winter, windshield washer fluid consists of detergent, water, and a type of antifreeze.
4.    The washer fluid container is going to be either a jug or a box shaped reservoir, made of clear plastic, and it will be located pretty close to the windshield, with a hose leading from inside the container, and clamped to aim at the windshield.
5.    If the fluid level is below the marked fill line, then add the recommended washer fluid type for your make and model of vehicle.
6.    Make sure that the cap is replaced tightly.

That concludes all of our lessons dealing with the fluids in your vehicle.

 

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