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Old April 3rd, 2012, 01:29 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz View Post
Sorry, I don't know where sag is measured at but couldn't you just put a zip tie around a fork and shock and measure the difference after it moves?
If the rear suspension had forks then sure.....

In fact the zip tie trick is exactly what I intend to do for the front, since I've just ordered a set of preload adjusters.

The problem as I see it is that just sitting on the bike doesn't quite give you an accurate reading. You have to bounce the suspension and let it settle. That will make the zip tie move beyond where it winds up. If I can't find anyone to help it'll have to do, I guess.
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