How much sag do I need for enduro riding?
Whichever method you choose, set the recommended sag (typically 25 – 30% in the rear) and ride the bike to see how it feels, then make any adjustments as needed Our test team prefers to measure initial sag sitting down as the measurement process becomes simpler and it’s easier to replicate
How much air should I put in my fork?
To achieve the best performance from your FOX suspension, adjust the air pressure to attain your proper sag setting Sag is the amount your suspension compresses under your weight and riding gear Sag range should be set to 15–20% of total fork travel
What pressure should my bike suspension be?
You’ll need a specific shock pump for this What is sag? Sag is how much your bike settles into its suspension travel when you get on your bike and take your feet off the ground Suspension is designed to work best with between 25-35% sag (AKA a quarter to a third)
Should front and rear sag be the same?
A general rule of thumb is that the front sag should be about 30-35% of travel, while the back should be at about 25% That works out to be 30-40mm at the front and 25-35mm at the back, for most bikes
How important is static sag?
Static sag is important How important? First and foremost, static sag, when set properly, can help you determine if you need a stiffer or softer shock spring And, it goes without saying that a bike with too much or too little static sag is not going to work up to its potential
What PSI should my front forks be?
Set up the fork to a pressure where you have between 25%-30% sag Say, the amount the fork compresses when you get on the bike in normal riding position, has to be like a fourth of the total travel If your Recon is 130mm travel, it should sink like 36-38mm with your weight on
How much air should I have in my suspension fork for my rider weight?
For the rear shock, start at about half of your rider weight for air pressure You will have to adjust from here, but you will want to achieve the proper SAG for your frame, as recommended by your frame manufacturer Typically this is somewhere between 30-40% of overall travel
What PSI should my front RockShox be?
RockShox Setup Guide | SRAM Max pressure should not exceed 163 psi Rebound suggestions are set from the full clockwise/full slow position These suggestions are a recommended starting point
How can I improve my sagging rider?
To change the sag, use a long punch and a large hammer to loosen the spring locking nut on the shock 4 Then, turn the spring with your hand to adjust the rear spring preload Make sure that when you’re turning the spring, the preload nut is also turning
What is preload on front forks?
It’s simply the initial compression of the internal spring in the fork The more it’s compressed, the stiffer the fork will feel Bigger preload compresses the spring more, and so it’s best for heavier riders and/or people who need/prefer the stiffer ride (racers etc)
What should my SAG be?
The correct amount is approximately 33% of the bikes total available travel, usually between 95-115mm on full size bikes The correct amount varies because of bike geometry, rider preference, and type of riding The rider sag should be set with the rider in full gear On full size bikes this can range from 25-45mm
What should free sag be?
Free sag should be between 30mm and 40mm If you have more than 40mm of free sag, your shock spring is too stiff Less than 30mm and your spring is too soft This is so important and so basic that you need to repeat after us: if you have excess free sag, your shock spring is too stiff
What should my static sag be?
Aim for approximately 30mm of static sag for street riding and 25mm for the track If you have too much sag, tighten up the front preload Too little, and you’ll have to loosen the adjusters accordingly
How much air do you put in a mountain bike fork?
4 Using either the stanchions markings (found on RockShox forks) or using a ruler, measure how much travel your fork uses in this position Proper sag for a fork is 15-20% (more sag means a plusher ride but less bottom out resistance) Most bike frames work best with 30% sag on your rear shock
How do you adjust RockShox front forks?
For recommended rebound settings go to wwwrockshoxcom/app After setting sag, adjust the rebound damper, go for a ride, and adjust again as preferred To decrease rebound speed (slower return), turn the rebound adjuster clockwise To increase rebound speed (faster return), turn the rebound adjuster counter-clockwise
When should I lock my front fork?
Usually the only times you would lock out your rear shock (or front fork) would be when on a long non-technical climb, or other long distance ride Mountain bike suspension often features multiple modes, to better set up the bike to climb or descend, and one of these common features is the lock out
Does preload affect ride quality?
So the more the pre-load, the higher the ride height, the farther from the bumpstops, the nicer the ride Until you get to the point where your preload is more than your cornerweights, it won’t affect ride quality
How do you stiffen Forks?
Just fill the fork tubes up to the rim with sand and then screw the cap back on That will stiffen them up My method’s much better than noob’s