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SPLIT PIVOT
®
SUSPENSION SETUP
Step 5: Adjust Rear Shock Pressure
Compare the measured sag amount to the goal amount. If the
measured amount is less than the goal amount, lower the
pressure in the shock. If the measured amount is more, increase
the pressure in the shock. Then repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the
measured amount is the same as the goal amount. Note your final
rear shock pressure. You can now use this pressure as your stock
rear shock pressure before each ride without having to work
through this process again.
Step 6: Check Front Fork Sag
With the rear shock pressure now dialed in, climb back on the bike
and settle into a neutral standing position. Bounce the front fork
a few times and remain in that neutral standing position. Slide the
o-ring on the fork stanchion tube down flush against the wiper
seal without further compressing the fork. Then dismount the bike
towards the rear end to ensure the fork does not compress
further.
Note:
It helps to lower or remove the seat for this step,
as you don’t need it.
Step 7: Adjust Front Fork Pressure
Compare the measured sag amount of the fork to the goal
amount. Like the rear shock, adjust the fork pressure up or down
and repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the goal amount is reached.
Note your final front fork pressure. You can now use this pressure
as your stock fork pressure before each ride without having
to work through this process again.
Lastly, please note that these pressure settings apply to you and
the amount of gear you were wearing when you performed the
setup. Riding with more or less gear/water will require you
to adjust your rear shock and front fork pressures accordingly.
Rebound & Compression Settings
for Rear Shock & Front Fork
Rebound and compression settings will vary between riders.
Rider weight, riding style, ability level, and terrain all dictate what
settings should be used. Heavier riders require more air pressure
in the rear shock unit and the front fork than lighter riders.
Due to the higher internal pressure, larger riders generally need
to use more rebound damping than lighter riders to achieve the
same appropriate return speed of the front and rear damper units.
Likewise, heavier riders also generally require more low-speed
compression damping to counteract mass transfer on the chassis.
The chart below lists suggested starting settings for bike model
and rear shock. These are simply suggested starting points,
it is highly likely that you will settle on a slightly different setting
to suit your riding.
Spearfish with Fox Float CTD - Factory, Performance,
or Evolution Series Rear Shocks & Front Forks:
Horsethief with Fox Float CTD – Factory or Performance
Series Rear Shocks & Front Forks:
Bucksaw with RockShox Monarch RT3 Rear Shock & Bluto
Front Forks:
Important note:
Rebound is always measured as clicks back from
the full slow setting, thus the minus (-) sign. It is done this way
because the full slow setting is more consistent from damper
to damper than the full open setting can be.
Low Speed Compression & Split Pivot
Low-speed compression adjustment switches are featured on rear
shocks used on Salsa Split Pivot models. Fox uses a 3-position
switch called CTD—Climb, Trail, Descend. RockShox has a switch
with a Locked, Pedal, and Unlocked settings. When paired with
Split Pivot, we recommend using the Descend/Unlocked setting
most of the time while riding due to the tuned anti-squat that
is already built into the Split Pivot chassis. This offers enough
support for efficient pedaling with amazing small bump
compliance in most situations. Aggressive riders over 200 lb might
find the Trail/Pedal setting more appropriate. For most other
riders though, we’ve found that the Trail/Pedal setting is only
needed for extended climbing. The Climb/Locked setting is most
useful for commuting to and from the trailhead on the road.
SALSA CYCLES
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Tel: 877-MOTO-ACE Fax: 952-983-6210
www.salsacycles.com
Rider Weight (lb)
Rear Shock
Rebound
Trail Adjust
(Factory model only)
Fork
Rebound
260+
-3
2
-7
220–260
-4
2
-8
180–220
-5
1
-9
140–180
-6
1
-10
100–140
-7
1
-11
Rider Weight (lb)
Rear Shock
Rebound
Trail Adjust
(Factory model only)
Fork
Rebound
260+
-3
2
-7
220–260
-4
2
-8
180–220
-5
1
-9
140–180
-6
1
-10
100–140
-7
1
-11
Rider Weight (lb)
Rear Shock
Rebound
Trail Adjust
(Factory model only)
Fork
Rebound
260+
-2
nil
-3
220–260
-3
nil
-5
180–220
-4
nil
-7
140–180
-5
nil
-7
100–140
-6
nil
-8
