(18-05-13, 02:25 PM)risticuss link Wrote: As I don't have anything to compare to, I can only assume that the hyperpro springs push more of the top tube out of the fork lower, by 15mm and so you have to drop them by that amount to get the front ride height back to standard. The preload adjuster would allow a certain amount, but not 15mm. Plus then you'd still have a full range of preload.
Wow, it almost sounds like I know what I'm talking about.
This is just how my brain has reasoned. Like I say, the springs were already fitted when I bought the bike, so I don't know the standard lengths of the forks.
I would assume as well that the guys who make the suspension would know what they're doing, seeing as the kits/instructions are bike specific.
Its more like 17mm mate, I measured it when I fitted my Wibers kit as the springs required 25-40mm of installed preload..
The most important thing is to get your sag measurements sorted with you on the bike for the suspension to operate in the middle of its stroke..
Without correct sag, ie the way your bike sits in its suspension with you on board, the suspension will never be at its best..