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SETTING UP
Stability and traction
All bicycles are designed with a suspension
geometry that includes height and fork angle.
Changing any components may affect the
suspension geometry and it is therefore
essential that the front and rear ends match
each other. Changing to Öhlins suspension
gives optimal performance only when both
the front fork and the rear suspension interact
properly. It is very important that the front and
therearrideheightsarewithinthespecified
values.
General setup
By adjusting the shock absorber and testing
by trial and error you can learn how the
different settings affect your bicycle. Always
begin your setup process by taking a test ride
with all adjustments at their recommended
basic settings. Choose a short run of varying
character, for example with long as well as
sharp bends, hard and soft bumps. Stay on
the same run and adjust only one setting at a
time.
When you set up your bicycle you need to
do it together with the front fork and on all
types of tracks that you want to optimize.
There are no setups that will be 100% perfect
on all tracks and some compromises will need
to be made.
However, you should always prioritize
• safety
• stability
• comfort
This will allow you to ride safer, with more
confidenceanduselessenergy.
Adjustment range
The TXC shock is designed for use within the
full adjustment range, and using the shock
fully open or closed is normal for some riders.
Rebound damping
If the bike feels loose, nervous over bumpy
sections and kicking in jumps, close the
rebound adjuster one click.
If the bicycle has a hard, harsh feeling, ‘packs
down’overbumps,isdifficulttoentercorners
with or does not stay in line over bumpy
sections, open the rebound adjuster 1 click.
If the bicycle feels
• unstable
• loose
• bouncy
→
Increase rebound damping
If the bicycle feels
• hard
• nervous
• low traction
→
Decrease rebound damping
Low speed compression damping
The low speed adjuster is used for controlling
the rider’s body movement.
If you feel that the shock absorber feels
soft, spongy, or the bicycle feels unstable (for
example when going into a corner), close 1
click (clockwise).
If you feel that the bicycle feels hard and has
poor traction, open 1 click (counterclockwise).
Ride modes
Position 1
Open. To be used when maximum traction
and control is needed. In this mode it is
possible to further adjust the amount of
compression damping with the low speed
compression adjuster.
Position 2
Pedal mode. Adjusts initial movement in the
dampertoincreasepedalefficiency.Helps
to carry momentum and reduce fatigue while
supporting tire traction, even on rough terrain.
Maximizesoverallefficiencywhenridingover
choppy surfaces.
Position 3
Lockout.Tobeusedonflatterrainwhen
no suspension is needed. Maximizes pedal
efficiency.
