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• The resulting setting is the initial setting from
which you should start. Further adjustments for
two clicks backward or forwards can be made on
the trail depending on riding conditions and pref-
erences.
• Remember that, as with the SAG, the return sup-
pression is determined by the weight of the user
and all equipment. The greater the weight of the
bike user, the greater the damping will be needed
to absorb the rebound energy.
It is best to set the front shock return damping as
follows:
• Start by unscrewing the damper to the extreme
position as it was in the case of the damper. Stand
next to the bicycle, depress the shock as far as
possible, and release it vigorously. Observe that
the front wheel is clear of the ground. Increase the
damping by two clicks by using the adjuster on the
bottom of the right shock leg, turning towards the
„turtle” symbol („+”; „slow”).
• Repeat this process until the wheel stops springing
off the ground. The basic setting obtained in this
way can be corrected on the trail depending on the
driving conditions and individual preferences.
• Finally, get on the bike and on a straight road, vig-
orously bending the suspension, check that the
front and rear work evenly. By pressing the suspen-
sion in this way, bend it in the range of 80-90%, if it
is difficult, it may turn out that the shock or damp-
er needs to be adjusted in terms of the air chamber
capacity. To do this, contact an experienced service
provider who will adjust the size of the chamber
with the help of tokens.
COMPRESSION – speed of compression
(deflection)
Most air shocks have a compression speed damping
adjustment implemented by a single knob. It enables
smooth or gradual regulation until the shock is blocked.
This adjustment is most often used while driving, adapt-
ing the shock to the type of route. The fully open posi-
tion is most often used when descending on uneven
terrain when we want the best traction. Slowing down
the compression speed to about half of the range is used
in normal riding on flat sections and in the case of rid-
ing on flow routes so that the suspension does not ab-
sorb the user’s speed while riding on moguls. This set-
ting is the most used and the most universal, also for
people who like to jump on a bike. The shock absorbs
energy when hitting a punch, so some riders prefer to
increase compression damping. The extreme setting is
the least used, most often when climbing steep climbs.
More advanced designs of the shock, mount a damper
with two regulators, fast and slow compression. Slow
compression damping acts on the first half of the shock
travel, mainly when braking, negotiating steep descents,
rides, or moguls. Increasing it improves the efficiency of
pedaling, prevents „swinging” and reduces the collapse
of the suspension when overcoming the above-men-
tioned elements. Similar to the case when you have only
one compression knob. Therefore, the adjustment is
made in the same way.
High-speed compression damping affects the second
half of the stroke of the shock from the middle of the
deflection to the moment of compression. Typically, less
experienced riders do not use this adjustment and it re-
mains in the open position. Users who like to ride more
aggressively, forcing the suspension to work quickly, af-
ter hitting a large obstacle will feel that the suspension
dives too quickly to the end of the stroke, they can coun-
teract this phenomenon by increasing the damping of
quick compression.
