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valve
The mechanical hardware that creates damping.
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wallow
When the rear end feels loose or wanders. Normally caused by too much rebound.
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trail
The distance between the center of the contact patch and the steering axis measured along the ground.
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static friction
Friction where there is no movement between surfaces.
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squat
The effect of the rear end being “pulled down” during acceleration.
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spring rate
A measurable amount of force applied to a spring to make it compress a certain distance.
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shim
A thin metal washer, normally made out of spring steel.
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shim stack
A combination of shims of varying diameters and thickness that are stacked in a certain configuration to provide a certain damping curve.
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rider sag
The distance the suspension compresses under the weight of the bike and the rider fully geared. The following are general guidelines for rider sag. FRONT SAG REAR SAG STREET 30 – 35 mm 30 – 35 mm TRA [..]
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pushes
When the bars are easy to turn but the bike doesn’t turn. Normally is a lack of traction.
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