APPLICATIONS Dunes / Race and
Trail 605-01-108 rev B
Pg. 4
UNDERSTANDING THE PODIUM RC2
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Body
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Large diameter 6061-T6 smooth bore seamless aluminum body allows for greater damping force
capability while allowing the shock to run at lower overall temperatures.
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Increased oil volume allows for reduced fade and increased durability.
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Genuine Kashima Coating for less friction and reduced heat.
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Spring Adjustment
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Preload adjustment
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Crossover ring adjustment
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High-Speed Compression Adjuster (22 position)
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The high-speed compression (HSC) adjuster mainly affects compression damping
during medium-to-fast suspension movements such as steep jump faces, harsh flat
landings and aggressive whoops. The goal is to run as little high-speed compression
damping as possible without bottoming.
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Low-Speed Compression Adjuster (24 position)
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The low-speed compression (LSC) adjuster primarily affects compression damping
during slow suspension movements such as G-outs or smooth jump landings. It also
affects wheel traction and the harshness or plushness of the vehicle (note that low-
speed has nothing to do with the speed of the vehicle). Choose an LSC setting that
gives good body control without causing excessive harshness or loss of traction.
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Rebound damping Adjustment (22 position)
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Rebound damping controls the rate at which the shock returns after it has been compressed.
The proper rebound setting is a personal preference and changes with rider weight, riding style and
conditions.
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Teflon-Lined, Heat-Treated, Alloy Steel Spherical Bearings
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Hard-Chrome-Plated Alloy Steel Shaft
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Bottom-Out Control Technology:
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Bottom-out cup provides additional end-of-stroke compression damping for those really
hard hits.
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Offers up to 30 percent more damping at the final 25 percent of travel.
This allows the shocks to be tuned to give improved small- bump compliance in the upper
portion of the stroke while still maintaining the ability to absorb huge impacts effectively.
