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BIKE SET-UP
Setting Compression Damping on the Fox 38 Fork
• Only available on Team XTR Builds
• To set compression, start from the open (or fastest) position by turning the
black
(LSC) dial &
blue
(HSC) dial counterclockwise until it stops clicking.
• Turn the
black
(LSC) dial clockwise 5 clicks & turn the
blue
(HSC) dial clockwise 2 clicks.
• The recommended starting points and may need to be adjusted based on rider
weight. Lighter riders may prefer less compression damping (fewer clicks from open).
Setting Rebound Damping on the Fox 38 Fork
• To set rebound, start from the open (or fastest) position by turning both
red
rebound
dials on the bottom of the right fork leg counterclockwise until it stops clicking.
• Refer to the chart below for the recommended settings when setting rebound.
LSR
HSR
RIDER
WEIGHT
SUGGESTED REBOUND SETTING
LSR / HSR
120-130 [lbs]
3 / Open
(12 / 10)
130-140 [lbs]
4 / Open
(11 / 10)
140-150 [lbs]
5 / 1
(10 / 9)
150-160 [lbs]
6 / 2
(9 / 8)
160-170 [lbs]
7 / 3
(8 / 7)
170-180 [lbs]
8 / 4
(7 / 6)
180-190 [lbs]
8 / 4
(7 / 6)
190-200 [lbs]
9 / 5
(6 / 5)
200-210 [lbs]
9 / 5
(6 / 5)
210-220 [lbs]
10 / 6
(5 / 4)
220-230 [lbs]
11 / 7
(4 / 3)
230-240 [lbs]
11 / 7
(4 / 3)
240-250 [lbs]
12 / 8
(3 / 2)
Clicks from OPEN
(Clicks from CLOSED)
Recommended Tire Pressure
• Tire pressure is an important factor on having the bike ride properly. If the tire pressure is too high, the tire
will not conform to ground, reducing traction. If the tire pressure is too low, the tire could pinch flat.
• It is important to have an accurate pressure gauge when setting tire pressure; preferably a digital gauge
with a 0.03 [bar] (0.5 [psi]) accuracy.
• The recommended tire pressure will vary slightly based on rider weight, riding style, and terrain.
• Some riders may find it helpful to start a ride at a slightly higher pressure than recommended and let out
a little air throughout the course of the ride until you find your ideal riding tire pressure.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE
FRONT
REAR
1.58 [bar] / 23 [psi]
1.93 [bar] / 28 [psi]