Rear shock problem
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Rear shock problem
I have a full suspension 20'' folder, similar to a Dahon JetstreamP8. It comes with not adjustable rear shock. I have the bike just over 1 month and noticed, from day one, that rear suspension not working at all. I can't even slightly move (compress)the shaft by pushing saddle down. I took the shock out, and tried to compress it - no luck. I was told by the seller on line, that it takes time for air to leak out to a usable condition... What a bs. Does anyone having similar issue with not adjustable rear shock? Is this can be fixed? Thanks.
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Are there any small screws on the thing? I would put on safety glasses and open that a tiny bit to see if any pressure comes out. Beware it might be high pressure and shoot out like a bullet. Maybe do it facing away from you towards a pillow so it catches the screw. If there are no openings then this might just be something that looks like a shock but isn't.
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Its a blatant copy I assume
If the shock has the same dimension like the dahon quality shock i might be able to help
I have different ones but all are not cheap
If the shock has the same dimension like the dahon quality shock i might be able to help
I have different ones but all are not cheap
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Same here
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Same here
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I like it much better then old original I had. It ran around $57 and free shipping.
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Thanks
I found an adjustable rear shock 125mm for my bike on ebay. There are several styles you can choose from. I bought me a ''New kind of Shock Kindshock KS A5-RR1 Dual /Solo Air Rear Shock A5-RE 125/150/165mm'' on ebay.
I like it much better then old original I had. It ran around $57 and free shipping.
I like it much better then old original I had. It ran around $57 and free shipping.
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dahons are one size fits all bikes, so you can have rider from 1.50mt and 45kg to 1.90mt and 100kg.
rear shocks need to adjust to riders wheight, to become efective i has to have at least 50% sag.
Now you know a litle bit of your bike.
the spring type of shock will decrease a lot your rider expwrience.
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<<dahons are one size fits all bikes>>
That's exactly my point. Dahon supplies a bike that must fit all weights, with a shock absorber that isn't readily adjustable. The shock absorber has warnings on it not to mess with it, and no instructions in the manual how to adjust to rider weight, so we just have to live with it....
That's exactly my point. Dahon supplies a bike that must fit all weights, with a shock absorber that isn't readily adjustable. The shock absorber has warnings on it not to mess with it, and no instructions in the manual how to adjust to rider weight, so we just have to live with it....
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<<dahons are one size fits all bikes>>
That's exactly my point. Dahon supplies a bike that must fit all weights, with a shock absorber that isn't readily adjustable. The shock absorber has warnings on it not to mess with it, and no instructions in the manual how to adjust to rider weight, so we just have to live with it....
That's exactly my point. Dahon supplies a bike that must fit all weights, with a shock absorber that isn't readily adjustable. The shock absorber has warnings on it not to mess with it, and no instructions in the manual how to adjust to rider weight, so we just have to live with it....
there is no logic.
its easy to ajust the shock.
no one care if there is or isnt manual, you show be responsible for your safety and go look for information