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Mongoose 09 20" Boy's Bmx Freestyle Angle Bicyclebike Questions & Answers
I took the brakes off my bike and now the bike
Best thing to do is too take into a bike shop and have them take a look. It really isn't possible to tell you what is wrong and how to fix it without seeing it.
Taking the brakes off your bike should have no effect on steering as the two things are not connected, so your assessment that you messed things up sounds pretty accurate.
After the bike is built by the owner, is there a
You can go onto the mongoose website for a checklist, also sites like Schwinn and Huffy have good ones and videos as well.
You can also take the bike into a bike shop and have them inspect it and look for any potential problems or incorrect build issues. They will not charge to inspect, only to fix if you choose. I would recommend pay them the nominal fee to fix the problem if there is one, that way you are sure. It is the only true way to be sure.
Adjust rear shock(soften) mongoose ledge 2.1
Understanding Sag
In order to let the suspension work properly, we allow some of the rear-wheel travel to be used when supporting the rider's weight, this is called 'sag'. The basic idea is to have around 10-20% of your bike's total travel as sag. This allows the rear wheel to drop into dips in the trail and maintain contact and traction.
Adjusting Sag on Rear Suspension
Changing the amount of sag in the rear suspension is done by increasing or decreasing the spring rate of the rear shock. The rear shock's body is threaded and you will notice there is a nut on one end of the spring. Turning the nut in the direction that compresses the spring will increase the spring rate and reduce the amount of sag. Turning the nut in the direction that expands the spring will decrease the spring rate and increase the amount of sag. Never turn the nut to the point where there is space between it and the spring, this may cause damage to the shock.
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