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Full suspension lock out idea
So, I have a question. I'm new to the sport and I'm wondering if anyone has seen anything like this.
I have a full suspension bike with a lockout switch on the rear. However, it is really low and I have to take my eyes off the trail and reach WAAAAY down there to lock it out, and even then I don't trust it. Why do they not make a rubber block that can rotate down and physically bond the moving parts of my frame together? It'd be simple, and certain. Plus I wouldn't have to reach all the way down, and I'd be certain it was functioning. After all, it can't not function.
Just wondering if this exists already, and if not, why not?
-Luke
I have a full suspension bike with a lockout switch on the rear. However, it is really low and I have to take my eyes off the trail and reach WAAAAY down there to lock it out, and even then I don't trust it. Why do they not make a rubber block that can rotate down and physically bond the moving parts of my frame together? It'd be simple, and certain. Plus I wouldn't have to reach all the way down, and I'd be certain it was functioning. After all, it can't not function.
Just wondering if this exists already, and if not, why not?
-Luke
ludwigsv- Posts : 67
Join date : 2012-11-18
Age : 43
Location : KMC
Re: Full suspension lock out idea
ludwigsv wrote:So, I have a question. I'm new to the sport and I'm wondering if anyone has seen anything like this.
I have a full suspension bike with a lockout switch on the rear. However, it is really low and I have to take my eyes off the trail and reach WAAAAY down there to lock it out, and even then I don't trust it. Why do they not make a rubber block that can rotate down and physically bond the moving parts of my frame together? It'd be simple, and certain. Plus I wouldn't have to reach all the way down, and I'd be certain it was functioning. After all, it can't not function.
Just wondering if this exists already, and if not, why not?
-Luke
I would suggest a remote lockout for the handle bar...
http://www.bikewagon.com/manitou-milo-remote-lock-out-kit
Zenkem- Posts : 1818
Join date : 2010-11-20
Age : 56
Location : Hermersberg
Re: Full suspension lock out idea
There'd still be too much flex when cranking hard. A good susp. lockout is completely solid.ludwigsv wrote:So, I have a question. I'm new to the sport and I'm wondering if anyone has seen anything like this.
I have a full suspension bike with a lockout switch on the rear. However, it is really low and I have to take my eyes off the trail and reach WAAAAY down there to lock it out, and even then I don't trust it. Why do they not make a rubber block that can rotate down and physically bond the moving parts of my frame together? It'd be simple, and certain. Plus I wouldn't have to reach all the way down, and I'd be certain it was functioning. After all, it can't not function.
Just wondering if this exists already, and if not, why not?
-Luke
There is a suspension system that completely solves this problem: hard tail.
Jonesy- Officer
- Posts : 1007
Join date : 2010-11-18
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