Progressive fork springs?

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Progressive fork springs?

Post by Full English » Fri May 06, 2011 1:13 am

Hi there,

Has anybody tried Hagon progressive springs? My NC29 is so soft at the front that it's not unusual to hit the endstops when travelling over hidden bumps and potholes in central London.

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by CMSMJ1 » Fri May 06, 2011 6:42 am

I had some in my NC30 and they were alright. Not sure I'd recommend them as I would say that a proper rate linear spring wuld be a better solution

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by Drunkn Munky » Fri May 06, 2011 8:00 am

I had some in an old 35 and they were shit even with my lame riding, completely upset the balance of the bike.

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by Full English » Sat May 07, 2011 1:27 am

Thanks for the advice and the welcome.

Maybe thicker oil is the answer.

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by lizard821000 » Sat May 07, 2011 1:29 am

no, rick oliver springs are the answer :grin:

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by Davez29 » Sat May 07, 2011 7:31 am

lizard821000 wrote:no, rick oliver springs are the answer :grin:
Or a Graeme France linear set up :whistle:

With risk of repeating myself in various recent threads, the best purchase I made and does make a great difference in the handling of your bike and you wont get that "plough the field with my V panel" effect your getting now with the originals.

I would however add that if you dont have rebound adjusters (L or N model) I would look into getting some of those as an extra as I found I had to adjust these slightly harder to make the linear effect smoother but I suppose many dont bother with these so its just my opinion from my experience.

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by Full English » Sun May 08, 2011 1:51 am

Durka Durka wrote:
lizard821000 wrote:no, rick oliver springs are the answer :grin:
Or a Graeme France linear set up :whistle:

With risk of repeating myself in various recent threads, the best purchase I made and does make a great difference in the handling of your bike and you wont get that "plough the field with my V panel" effect your getting now with the originals.

I would however add that if you dont have rebound adjusters (L or N model) I would look into getting some of those as an extra as I found I had to adjust these slightly harder to make the linear effect smoother but I suppose many dont bother with these so its just my opinion from my experience.

I've got an RRL so the GF option might be worth a look. Did a google search and couldn't find any details, is it just a case of ordering a pair of springs and getting a local garage to fit them?

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by blueflag » Sun May 08, 2011 8:46 am

I'd fit them yourself, probably a half hour job at best. If you're not sure, get a mate to help. It's really not hard.

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by Full English » Sun May 08, 2011 2:31 pm

blueflag wrote:I'd fit them yourself, probably a half hour job at best. If you're not sure, get a mate to help. It's really not hard.
Thanks for the advice. I need to get my headrace bearings and a forkseal replaced so if I get these done at the garage I might as well get them to fit the new springs if they will improve handling/travel.

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Re: Progressive fork springs?

Post by Davez29 » Sun May 08, 2011 4:15 pm

Hi, I think it cost me around £120 but you get springs (Racetech, I think), fork seals, spacers and 1lt 15w oil and any advice needed. Just ask Graeme and he will advise you whats needed.

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