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Adam_P
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 Posted: 18:43 - 01 Mar 2004  Post subject: Complete Numpty asking a question |
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Okay, I am probably going to be shot down in flames by the regulars on here for asking such questions, but if you don't ask, you don't know.
So here goes.
I've been reading bike media for a few months while searching for a bike after passing my test and have heard a few things that I now want to question. These are the following.
What are 'rearsets'?
What are Huggers? I believe they cover the shock/spring, but am I wrong? What is their purpose?
What are Scottoilers (For the chain and sprockets I'm guessing) and are they any good/worth fitting?
Okay, I'm quite prepared to have the piss ripped out of me for asking these things. Off you all go.
  
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Posted: 18:47 - 01 Mar 2004  Post subject: |
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Rearsets. These are the bits you put your feet on. People change them from the original ones because you can get adjustable lighter ones, so you can get more clearance in the corners and a better riding position. Like these.
A hugger is a basically a mudguard. It goes round the bit of the back wheel which is pointing towards the bike. They are used for tarty reasons, and it stops crap getting all over your expensive suspension and engine stuff. Like this.
Scottoiler have a read of this. |
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Grrr, lost the simultaneous post race by mere miliseconds.
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| Posted: 18:56 - 01 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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Ah, but a rearset is surely only an aftermarket peg?
Because it is 'set' 'rear' from the original ones. Rearsets can also improve your riding position by putting more weight over the front of the bike, so giving better front end traction, better aerodynamics and riding position for accelerating.
Oh yea... they also tend to have a big blob on the end, which means they won't insert themselves through your leg so easily, though are more likley to make a mess if they do  . |
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| Posted: 18:59 - 01 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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Thanks guys.
So, I'm guessing that (as I'm old) that rearsets is just a posh, 'tarty' word for footpegs?? Christ, I didn't think I was that much older... 
Will be following the links through and taking a look.
Cheers 
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