Removing the spring from a fork leg

bulkydaddy
bulkydaddy Posts: 85
edited May 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
My son rides a Trek 4300, with 100mm RST Gila forks. The forks have never offered much travel, not helped by his light build. I have regularly stripped them down and serviced them, which makes a small improvment, but only for a short time. Today I removed 1 spring from one leg, just to try it. The result was awsome, a nice plush fork, with almost full travel. Is it ok to run the fork like this long term? I can't see it being a problem as alot of forks run with only 1 spring anyway.

Thanks guys :lol:
The brave might not live forever, but the cautious don't live at all.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    sure, he must be light.

    how much sag is he getting now? if 20-25% it will be great.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • bulkydaddy
    bulkydaddy Posts: 85
    He is getting exactly that, about 20%. The fork even dips when he brakes! They had never done that before!
    The brave might not live forever, but the cautious don't live at all.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    sounds perfect.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • bulkydaddy
    bulkydaddy Posts: 85
    Good stuff, cheers. I'm just glad the forks finally work as they were designed, its only taken a year of fettling. My bad, should of thought of it before. :oops:
    The brave might not live forever, but the cautious don't live at all.

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