dragonaut
Member
I've been wanting to make some suspension upgrades to my NC for a while. With nearly 33k on the odometer I knew the forks were more than likely overdue for service anyway (I've owned the bike since 15k and not changed the fork oil during my ownership) and I figured this would be the ideal time to add some Cogent Dynamics DDCs since I've heard so many great things about them. I called Cogent to order and they were very thorough and helpful in taking all the information and giving installation advice.
I installed the cartridges along with new springs and fork oil the other day. Everything went together without a hitch. I only had time to take my bike for a brief test ride and my initial impression was that the ride was maybe slightly better but not much discernible difference either way. Today I rode my approximately 20 mile commute to work, a route where I know quite well every bump and turn and I have to say my impression of the Cogent mods remains the same. I really can't feel a difference in ride quality or handling from stock. I am confident I installed them correctly and measured the specified oil level. Could it be that they may need further tuning via oil level or spacer length? I have not yet contacted Cogent for advice.
I am well familiar with the kind of placebo effect that can come with mods like this, where you find yourself trying really hard to feel a positive difference from the upgrade you just spent a bunch of money on but you're not sure if you really can tell any difference at all. I'm wondering if anyone else here has experienced something similar with these or other suspension upgrades.
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I installed the cartridges along with new springs and fork oil the other day. Everything went together without a hitch. I only had time to take my bike for a brief test ride and my initial impression was that the ride was maybe slightly better but not much discernible difference either way. Today I rode my approximately 20 mile commute to work, a route where I know quite well every bump and turn and I have to say my impression of the Cogent mods remains the same. I really can't feel a difference in ride quality or handling from stock. I am confident I installed them correctly and measured the specified oil level. Could it be that they may need further tuning via oil level or spacer length? I have not yet contacted Cogent for advice.
I am well familiar with the kind of placebo effect that can come with mods like this, where you find yourself trying really hard to feel a positive difference from the upgrade you just spent a bunch of money on but you're not sure if you really can tell any difference at all. I'm wondering if anyone else here has experienced something similar with these or other suspension upgrades.
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