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Tech Tip: What a Check Valve Does in a Performance Damper (And Why It Matters)

by My Store Admin on Dec 19, 2025

A check valve allows rebound and compression damping to be influenced separately, improving suspension precision without increasing harshness. This tech tip explains how it works and why it matters.

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