| What does make a difference is setting the suspension up properly. Be it an SP or a humble Strada. It can be the difference between a bike that feels awful and one that can match most modern bikes in handling terms.
As standard both bikes are over sprung, the Strada especially. Get in contact with Maxton to find the best setup in terms of springing and damping.
With the help of ProTwins I went the HyperPro route with a HyperPro shock and replacement front springs. The difference was unbelievable compared with the previous standard setup. The bike was more comfortable, would hold its line better round corners and tipped in far quicker and with much greater precision. It also helped to raise the forks about 15mm through the yokes. My next change will be to see if adding rear ride height improves the "flickability", not so much for the road where it is fine but for track use where high speed corners need a lot of effort.
Tyres also make a difference.................. |