43.
44.
Sag Troubleshooting
45. Symptom
46. Remedy
47. Too much sag
48. (+) air pressure in 5 psi
increments
49. Too little sag
50. (-) air pressure in 5 psi
increments
51. Excessive bottoming
52. (+) air pressure in 5 psi
increments
53. Harsh ride; full travel not
utilized
54. (-) air pressure in 5 psi
increments
Adjusting Rebound
The rebound adjuster knob is located at the bottom of the right fork leg, as shown in the above figure.
Rebound controls the rate of speed at which the fork extends after compressing. Turning the knob clockwise slows down rebound; turning the knob counter-clockwise speeds up rebound. As a
starting point, turn the rebound adjuster knob all the way clockwise (full in) until it stops, then turn counter-clockwise (out) 12 clicks.
Knob
Settin
g
(clicks out
from full in)
Setting
Descriptio
n
Tuning Tips
Setup Tips
Full in
Slow
Rebound
Too slow and your
fork will pack down
and ride harsh.
If you increase your spring rate
or air pressure, you will need to
slow down your rebound
12
Average
Rebound
(factory setting)
Full out
Fast Rebound
Too fast and you
will experience
poor traction and
wheel hop.
If you decrease your spring rate
or air pressure, you will need to
speed up your rebound setting.
Adjusting Low-Speed Compression
Low-speed compression damping controls the influence of your forward and reverse weight shifts, and how your bike feels and performs when braking. This adjuster rotates to stops at each end
and has 24 clicks of adjustment. It is factory-set at 12 clicks out from the fully closed (clockwise) position.
Knob
Setting
(clicks
counter-
clockwise OUT
from fully
clockwise IN)
Setting
Descriptio
n
Tuning Tips
24
Soft
Compression
The softest compression offers maximum wheel traction
and bump compliance, however if it's adjusted too soft,
you will have excessive brake dive and a wallow feel,
meaning less control.
12
Average
Compression
(factory setting)
1
Firm
Compression
Firmer low-speed compression resists brake dive and keeps
the fork up in its travel. Too firm, and you will have poorer
traction in loose conditions.
Adjusting High-Speed Compression
High-speed compression damping controls the force it takes to move the fork through its travel, or how quickly the wheel responds to a bump. This adjuster rotates to stops at each end and has
24 clicks of adjustment. It is factory-set at 12 clicks out from the fully closed (clockwise) position.
Knob
Setting
(clicks counter-
clockwise OUT
from fully
clockwise IN)
Setting
Descriptio
n
Tuning Tips
24
Soft
Compression
Maximum wheel traction and bump compliance. If setting
is too soft, you may bottom often on square-edged hits
and G-outs.
12
Average Compression (factory setting)
1
Firm
Compression
Reduces bottom-out and provides maximum bump
absorption. If setting is too firm, you may experience a
harsh ride with poor traction, and use too little of the
available travel.
