Niro Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 what is the best way to strengthen the front fork (Cota 247 70'): increase oil level use heavier fork oil (current is 15w) use spacers replace spring (the most expansive solution) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 19 hours ago, Niro said: what is the best way to strengthen the front fork (Cota 247 70'): increase oil level use heavier fork oil (current is 15w) use spacers replace spring (the most expansive solution) 1. Tricky to get just right and increases seal friction. 2. Doesn't help to resist a long lasting compressive force like riding down a slope with the front brakes on. 3. If you have dual rate springs, increasing the preload will get you to the stiffer part of the spring travel sooner, but you may run out of spring travel before the sliders bottom and you may create a topping-out problem going up hills. 4. The best way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niro Posted June 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 Thanks. actually as you mention in 2, my main problem in soft springs/front shocks while going long downhill or in a very tight turns when I use front brake. Is there any recommendation for front springs? or the common ones, like In Motions sells will do the job? About the oil, I just checked the manual and it says SAE 20/30 and I put 15. I guess I will go with the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr nosh Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 How about: https://clasicaslegendarias.com/shop/en/cota-247/2216-product-2216.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niro Posted June 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Is this price for one or pair? If for pair, it's good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr nosh Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Best to ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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