02-07-15, 10:44 AM
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You won't lose braking power with excessive fork dive I don't think. What I think you will have, is more weight transfer to the front, which puts the front tyre under more load, which could be an issue, especially on a poor surface. Suspension is about keeping the tyres in contact with the road. Also, you'll have to brake earlier for corners and give the suspension time to settle before committing with too much dive. I also think the brakes will give you better feel if the suspension is keeping things under control.
I would upgrade, either with fresh/thicker fork oil, and/or better springs, simply because the bike will be much more enjoyable, and somewhat safer to ride than with loads of dive.
Just my thoughts, but always open to learning if I've got it wrong (again :rolleyes :lol ).
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You won't lose braking power with excessive fork dive I don't think. What I think you will have, is more weight transfer to the front, which puts the front tyre under more load, which could be an issue, especially on a poor surface. Suspension is about keeping the tyres in contact with the road. Also, you'll have to brake earlier for corners and give the suspension time to settle before committing with too much dive. I also think the brakes will give you better feel if the suspension is keeping things under control.
I would upgrade, either with fresh/thicker fork oil, and/or better springs, simply because the bike will be much more enjoyable, and somewhat safer to ride than with loads of dive.
Just my thoughts, but always open to learning if I've got it wrong (again :rolleyes :lol ).
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