Question on MTB fork

"jal" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]... There's a
chart that says how many PSI to put in it

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for the rider's weight, but are there any rules of thumb?

That chart. You may need to further fine-tune it based on the riding you're doing, bike geometry,
etc. After setting it to the recommendations, you'll want to make sure you're getting the right
amount of sag. Also you'll want to make sure you're getting a reasonable amount of travel without an
unreasonable amount of bottoming out.

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And what's up with a "frame pump"? Why not just use a stupid foot pump????

Because it won't work. Next question.

Oh, why wont it work? Most bike air-springs need high pressure/low volume. Even if your foot pump
could do the pressure, the air wouldn't stay in. When you stopped pumping, disconnected the pump, or
whatever, you'd lose too much air.

David

"jal" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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And what's up with a "frame pump"?

Make sure you get a "fork pump," "suspension pump," or "frame shock pump" (same thing). A "frame
pump" is usually a tire pump that mounts to a bike frame.