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SUSPENSION SETUP
Step 3: Set Initial Pressures
To start, inflate the rear shock to a psi that is equal to your body
weight in pounds. This pressure will not be accurate but is a good
starting point. Adjusting the air pressure in the rear shock should
always be done in the following way:
A. Attach the shock pump. Make sure the pump is fully engaged
by checking that the dial has a reading.
B. Add air by pumping, or remove air by depressing the bleed
button opposite the gauge. Do so until the desired setting is
reached. Do NOT remove the pump yet.
C. Equalize the negative air chamber by placing your elbow on the
saddle and applying your body weight slowly to the bike and
then release it, such that the rear shock cycles through at least
25% of it’s stroke. Repeat this process 5–6 times until the “hitch”
you feel and “whoosh” you hear about 10% into the stroke is
almost imperceptible. (This is the negative air equalizing).
D. Check the gauge, it will likely read differently than it did prior
to step C. Repeat Steps B and C until the gauge stays at your
desired pressure through step C. This usually takes 3 to 4
cycles with each subsequent cycle requiring only small
adjustment (one or two pumps).
Once your desired starting pressure is reached, record this
pressure as “Press. 1” in the Table #2 in Step 4.
Step 4: Check Rear Shock Sag
Climb on the bike, clip-in if needed, and bounce the rear
suspension a couple times. Settle into a normal seated position.
While remaining seated and still, push the o-ring on the shaft of
the rear shock firmly against the wiper seal (Fig. 6). Then carefully
dismount the bike without further compressing the rear
suspension. If the shock features sag gradient markings, check
the reading. If not, using your measuring device, measure the
distance between the seal and o-ring and record it below.
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 (Figs. 7, 8). If the measured amount is more,
increase the pressure in the shock (Figs. 9, 10). REMEMBER to
cycle through Steps B, C, and D of Step 2 when making air
adjustments. 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 (Fig. 11). 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.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 10
Figure 9
Figure 11
SAG GOAL Press. 1/
Sag 1
Press. 2/
Sag 2
Press. 3/
Sag 3
Press. 4/
Sag 4
REAR SHOCK
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FRONT FORK
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Table 2