Here is the deal...
There is a debate (or so I hear) about wether or not you should remove the mid-valve on the forks when using Gold valves.
Race-tech says "yes" unless you are some arenacross rock star.
Others say "no" b/c the fork will blow through the stroke.
I ride X-country and some MX. I have gold valves, but my suspension guy insists on leaving the mid valve in place (that whole thing about the fork blowing through the stroke...). The forks are OK (albeit harsh sometimes) on the MX track with the clickers all the way out, but in the woods - forget it.
What do you suggest? Re-shim the stack for more flow? Or remove the mid-valve all together?
-jeffd
There is a debate (or so I hear) about wether or not you should remove the mid-valve on the forks when using Gold valves.
Race-tech says "yes" unless you are some arenacross rock star.
Others say "no" b/c the fork will blow through the stroke.
I ride X-country and some MX. I have gold valves, but my suspension guy insists on leaving the mid valve in place (that whole thing about the fork blowing through the stroke...). The forks are OK (albeit harsh sometimes) on the MX track with the clickers all the way out, but in the woods - forget it.
What do you suggest? Re-shim the stack for more flow? Or remove the mid-valve all together?
-jeffd