I've used the curb method for years now. I can replicate the curb drop at home by hovering a few inches above the saddle and dropping myself onto it to create oscillation. The method is not foolproof, however. It needs a different tuning approach depending on the bike, intended use, outside temperature, even suspension platform. Hech, sometimes I'll adjust accosring to how I want the ride to feel. Faster rebound for livelier setup for play or slower rebound for more controlled high speed attack. But wherever the decision is, it needs to be a balance of front and rear suspension. Bikes ride well even with the rebound out of optimum range as long at both ends react similarly.
Dec. 16, 2024, 12:15 p.m. - Deniz Merdano
I've used the curb method for years now. I can replicate the curb drop at home by hovering a few inches above the saddle and dropping myself onto it to create oscillation. The method is not foolproof, however. It needs a different tuning approach depending on the bike, intended use, outside temperature, even suspension platform. Hech, sometimes I'll adjust accosring to how I want the ride to feel. Faster rebound for livelier setup for play or slower rebound for more controlled high speed attack. But wherever the decision is, it needs to be a balance of front and rear suspension. Bikes ride well even with the rebound out of optimum range as long at both ends react similarly.