Cannondale Lefty Ocho 120, Owner'S Manual Supplement, Page: 11 / 30

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Technical Information
Adjustments
Sag
The rider’s position is feet on pedals with
weight shift into an “standing attack”
position. Sag is directly related air pressure
and the distributed weight of the rider on the
bike.
The Recommended Sag, found in in the
“Specification” section, is a percentage of the
full travel. Of course, the Sag % can be
adjusted to your riding preference. The
GuideGard markings (a) indicates the sag in
percent of travel.
To measure sag:
1. Pressurize the Lefty Ocho. See “Air
Pressure.”
2. Set the Lockout in the Descend mode.
See “Lockout.”
Compress the Lefty Ocho 30mm, 5-10
times to allow the positive and negative air
pressures to equalize.
3. Slide the O-ring (3) against the wiper seal
(4).
4. Mount bike in a standing attack position,
as shown, next figure.
Have another rider help you hold the bike
upright . Avoid bouncing the bike.
Dismount.
5. Measure the SAG as indicated by
movement of the O-ring. Corresponding
sag percentages are marked on the inside
surface of the guard.
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SAG (mm)
a
To decrease sag, increase air pressure.
To increase sag, decrease air pressure.