RPS Hawk Unstable?

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by krat

Nope, face it, it's the bike. Cheap materials and wanky tolerances.

I have a couple of good quality bikes and after riding them getting on the China bike scares me sh!%Le$$.

Funny. My shitty chinese bikes have both been perfectly fine and stable., no .better or worse than my big name bikes. I think this is a case of PEBSAS - Problem Exists Between Seat And Sky.

Originally Posted by TxTaoRider

Check your steering stem bearings. Mine were really loose, but too loose or too tight and the bike will weave.

This is where I would check first. Not only would a lack of proper tension cause these types of issues, but a lack of grease as well, which the Hawks are especially bad about. My steering stem bearings were completely devoid of grease. Proper prep and setup goes far with these bikes.

I also agree with Bruces, some of it might be in the tire pressure. 40psi is the max recommended rear, but that is intended for when riding 2 up, or if you are loaded down with luggage. If the tire doesn't have enough give it can feel a little twitchy due to a lack of resisfance.