suspension lockout

azzaone
azzaone Posts: 6
edited June 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Guys

My Pal has a MTB that has naff RST forks and we are doing a long ride and he wants lockout his suspension as we are doing a road ride. Is there away or a tool that will stop his suspension from working as they dont have lockout on them?

Thanks

Azzaone

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    If they are that naff then they will be locked out by virtue of being a bit crap anyway.

    I've never been convinced by even locking out decent suspension anyway.
  • azzaone
    azzaone Posts: 6
    We just want to stop him bouncing around when hitting hills etc.....
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    There's always the Rubez method. I think it went something like filling them with oil.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    You either fill the lowers with oil (which could add a kilo of weight) or seize them solid by pouting some very salty water under the seals so they corrode solid.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    You can use a toe strap to cinch the forks down so that they are (mostly) compressed. You'd be amazed to know that someone actually makes a specific 'thing' for doing this too!
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.

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