30-01-13, 05:22 PM
(30-01-13, 11:27 AM)sadlonelygit link Wrote: linear.............single rate spring matched to the weight of rider + bike. setting of sag is a pop and the suspension reacts in a uniform manner. can be a bit harsh at low speeds
progressive......bi-rate spring which has a softer initial bit then a firmer bit. you get what you're given. plusher than linear but sag is normally using up the soft bit of the spring. once you up the ante the spring shows it's limitations. iirc hyper pro use firmer initial bit and a softer hard bit.
remember that road suspension is always a compromise. if you are a spirited rider then linear, if you potter then progressive
Im more of a spirited rider so linear looks best suited for me