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Setting Sag
Sag is the compression of the fork caused by the rider’s weight. A proper sag setting is
crucial for the performance of your fork. If sag is not properly set, your fork is not able to
follow the contours of the trail.
In the INITIAL SETUP (QUICKSTART) section, you ensured your VELVET R is pumped up to
70 psi. Now, this setting is perfect for most riders. However, after checking your sag setting
as instructed below, you might find that the fork is not set for your body weight. Using the
AIR PRESSURE SETTINGS TABLE on the previous page, you can more accurately dial in the
correct amount of pressure your VELVET R needs for maximum performance, given your
body weight.
To set sag:
If your fork is travel adjustable, set it to maximum travel.
1.
Throw on your normal riding gear and carefully mount your bike. Wait about 10
2.
seconds to allow the suspension to settle.
Carefully dismount the bike, and measure the distance between the dust wiper and
3.
the zip tie. This is sag. The sag should be about 25% of maximum travel. So, for a
130mm VELVET R, the distance between the zip tie and dust wiper should be about
30mm.
