Re: Shocks
Depends on whether you want a "performance" ride or a smooth ride. "Performance" shocks tend to be stiff in both directions for handling (at the expense of ride).
A "Koni Special D" shock, for example, has almost no resistance on compression (going over a bump), and the rebound is adjustable to "heaps" of resistance.
It is good for controlling a stiff spring as it allows it to compress quickly on a bump. The rebound resistance can then control the rebound (expansion) of the spring to create a smooth ride.
If you adjust the Koni up too much the wheels won't come down fast enough after a bump, and you will feel them leave the road. This is not good and it is then time to back them off a bit ...
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