Initial Set Up
Use the following table as a guideline for setting up the SilkTi for the first
time, and then go put a few hours riding on the bike. The numbers in the boxes
represent the rider’s weight. If you fall outside of these weights, contact Ibis
for different shock tuning set-ups.
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Breaking In The Shock
Important:
The microcellular polyurethane springs in the SilkTi shock will
actually take some time to break in and take a set. Four hours of riding will be
adequate to set the springs. Once the sag has been set after the break in
period, heavier and more aggressive riders should check the sag every couple of
months.
Measuring and Setting Sag
After your break-in period you’ll need to adjust the sag. When you sit on the
bike, the shock should sag 0.4-0.6". You can fine-tune the shock to provide
the appropriate sag.
To measure the sag, we recommend
using a tape measure to record the
unsagged distance between the rear
axle and the seat post bolt (see
photo). Now sit on the bike in your
riding position, bounce up and down a
couple times gently to make sure you
get an accurate reading, and have
someone and re-measure the distance.
The difference between the first and
second measurement is known as the
sag. To increase the sag, turn adjuster
screw counter-clockwise. Clockwise
adjustment decreases sag (duh).
Setting the Sag
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