Fork rebound affecting jumps?

jsync
jsync Posts: 120
edited July 2013 in MTB beginners
Well not jumps exactly but whilst in the air.

Today I was at Sherwood Pines on the new 'down hill' section and noticed that in comparison to my mates Nerve 9.9 my Camber 26er had a tendancy to nose dive when airborne. We had a look at setup and I noticed that my rebound was set to full hare (can't remember doing that), would that effect the handling in the air? The fork is a reba rl.

If that isn't the cause is there anything else you can think of?

Thanks,

Kev

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    more likely not enough rebound on your shock pitching you forward.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • jsync
    jsync Posts: 120
    So more tortoise required? I will adjust and experiment. Shame that I only noticed on my last run otherwise I would have had a fiddle.

    Thanks,
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Rear rebound has more effect than front but you need to find a balance where its fast enough to keep up with bumps but not kicking back. Body position and poor technique will also cause the front to drop in the air.
  • jsync
    jsync Posts: 120
    It sounds like I need to fiddle with the settings. Sure technique could be an issue but it was fine on another bike.

    Saying that I went OTB 10 mins later so a course is in order....

    Thanks,
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    If you want to learn to jump Chris Smith does coaching & no one knows more about jumping than he does. Very good teacher as well. I think he has a website.