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Originally Posted by Jhill
...I believe this whole thing got derailed because of nitpicking terminology. I don't believe anyone is actually claiming swifts are "softer" what they mean is they ride more sensitive and give a perceived "softer" or probably more appropriately named "plusher" ride. - I'm 100% nitpicking  
(although I'm not actually sure if that's right, is 50% the spring considered unsprung?) - It's an inaccurate estimation i'll admit, but the weight is split between both. How exact is dependent on the mounting location. It is unquestionably closer to 50/50 than 20/80 though
As for an old vs new spring the spring on my bike was only one season old and had about 1-2 turns of preload (which in less than 1/16 and in on this shock) and unlike a vehicle there is no load on them without a rider (the rider is the main mass - arguable) so as for it being fatigued after only one season and being my dedicated dh bike it only sees about 6-8 trips a season so I highly doubt it was fatigued when I changed to the alloy spring. |
The last part is still very debatable. Some companies are claiming that TI alloy springs have a cycling lifetime 50% greater than chrome silicone and vanadium steel. And even 6-8 rides is a long time. Sag can set in within weeks if not days of riding. Not to mention, even brand new cars/bikes already have several thousand oscillations before you even buy it.
Also i'm still not understanding your logic on your preloading methods. But if it works i have no qualms lol
