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SRAM rock shox Setup Manual Download Page 13

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Note the sag percentage where the o-ring

stopped.

Gently step off the bicycle without

compressing the fork any further.

20%

If your

target sag

percentage is

not

achieved, spring preload adjustment and/or

coil spring replacement must be performed.

4

>30%

<10%

Adjust

Measure

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Summary of Contents for rock shox

Page 1: ...GEN0000000000000 2015 SRAM LLC Front Suspension Setup and Tuning Guide GEN 00000000005623 Rev A 2018 SRAM LLC...

Page 2: ...g Dual Crown Forks 10 Coil Spring External Preload Adjuster Knob 12 Coil Spring Paragon Silver 15 Rebound Damping 17 Rebound Optimal 18 Rebound Too Fast 19 Rebound Too Slow 20 Low Speed Compression Da...

Page 3: ...3 Lockout 27 Compliance and Blow Off 28 Air Spring Bottom Out Tuning Bottomless Tokens 29 Fork Models and Damper Adjustments 30 Service and Settings 31...

Page 4: ...ur fork settings on page 31 Go to www rockshox com app for suggested air spring pressure and rebound damper settings for your fork Go to www sram com service for additional product and technical infor...

Page 5: ...w rockshox com app are suggested for initial spring setup After sag is set your fork s optimal air pressure may differ based on fork travel bicycle geometry and rider preference Important Sag must be...

Page 6: ...6 1 Before setting sag set the dampers to the full open positions Rotate the knobs counter clockwise until they stop Dampers 2 Adjust...

Page 7: ...and DebonAir only Compress the fork through at least 50 of its travel five times to equalize positive and negative air pressures Air pressure equalization ensures the positive air spring is accuratel...

Page 8: ...ze positive and negative air pressures With riding gear on and an assistant holding the bike stand on the pedals and compress the fork three times Then sit or stand in your normal riding position 5 x5...

Page 9: ...thout compressing the fork any further If your target sag percentage is not achieved air pressure must be adjusted Increase air pressure to decrease sag Decrease air pressure to increase sag Repeat th...

Page 10: ...il Spring Dual Crown Forks 2 3 With riding gear on and an assistant holding the bike stand on the pedals and compress the fork three times Then sit or stand in your normal riding position Have your as...

Page 11: ...move preload spacers to decrease preload and increase sag Install preload spacers to increase preload and decrease sag Spring preload can be used to fine tune sag but preload does not change coil spri...

Page 12: ...r the softest setting Coil Spring External Preload Adjuster Knob 3 1 With riding gear on and an assistant holding the bike stand on the pedals and compress the fork three times Then sit or stand in yo...

Page 13: ...he o ring stopped Gently step off the bicycle without compressing the fork any further 20 If your target sag percentage is not achieved spring preload adjustment and or coil spring replacement must be...

Page 14: ...er or firmer spring To increase sag install a softer coil spring assembly To decrease sag install a firmer coil spring assembly Repeat the sag process until your target sag percentage is achieved Exte...

Page 15: ...eal Gently step off the bicycle without compressing the fork any further Coil Spring Paragon Silver 3 2 With riding gear on and an assistant holding the bike stand on the pedals and compress the fork...

Page 16: ...el The coil spring can be preloaded 5 mm or 10 mm with the internal preload spacer Remove the top cap to remove or re orient the internal preload spacer A Standard 5 mm factory installed preload space...

Page 17: ...ct with the ground or prepare for the next impact Rebound damping can be tuned to rider weight spring rate and travel as well as for terrain and rider preference As air pressure or spring rate increas...

Page 18: ...a controlled speed and the wheel maintains contact with the ground B The fork crown handlebars and rider are more level with the ground over each bump Suspension movement is predictable and controlle...

Page 19: ...n unpredictably Traction and control are decreased B The fork crown and handlebars are forced upward after the wheel bounces off of the ground Rider weight may shift upward and back uncontrollably Adj...

Page 20: ...travel and increasing impact firmness Available travel traction and control are decreased B The fork stays in a compressed state which puts the crown and handlebars in a lowered position Rider weight...

Page 21: ...higher in its travel This may help the rider improve efficiency and maintain momentum over gradual rolling terrain and through corners Suspension compression may feel more firm on bumpier terrain Decr...

Page 22: ...bicycle momentum may be reduced Adjustment To improve efficiency on rolling and smoother terrain rotate the LSC or Compression adjuster knob clockwise to increase compression damping and firmness and...

Page 23: ...eed Compression Damping Soft to Mid A At bump impact the fork compresses quickly and freely and the bump is absorbed Traction is maintained B The fork reacts quickly to the impact The crown and handle...

Page 24: ...speed Increased HSC damping Suspension travel used on bumpier terrain may be limited and may vary depending on bump or drop size This can prevent premature bottom out when riding over and through lar...

Page 25: ...sorbed B The fork crown and handlebar drop significantly at full compression or fork bottom out HSC Damping Mid A The fork can compress through its effective travel absorbing the impact in a controlle...

Page 26: ...spension fork will compress quickly and freely through its full range of travel When the threshold knob is in the B Pedal position the suspension fork will resist compressing until moderate bump impac...

Page 27: ...the lock full clockwise position the suspension fork will resist compressing into its travel until significant bump impact or downward force occurs To activate lockout mode rotate the adjuster knob c...

Page 28: ...ocked out a small amount of compliance prevents the wheel from bouncing off of impacts which helps maintain traction Charger Damper Charger 2 Damper Motion Control and Turnkey B Blow Off A valve in th...

Page 29: ...on larger drops or fast bumpy trails where the fork uses most of its travel If sag is set correctly and the fork bottoms out quickly and often try adding Bottomless Tokens until you find the preferred...

Page 30: ...per RCT3 Charger 2 Damper RCT R Charger 2 Damper RLC Charger 2 Damper RLC R Charger 2 Damper BoXXer World Cup Team Charger Damper BoXXer Charger RC Charger Damper RC Charger RC Charger Damper RC BoXXe...

Page 31: ...d air forks only Coil Spring Installed silver x soft yellow soft red med blue firm black x firm Sag Rebound Clicks counter clockwise from full clockwise Low Speed Compression Clicks counter clockwise...

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