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SPLIT PIVOT
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SUSPENSION SETUP
Step 7: Adjust Front Fork Pressure
Compare the measured sag amount of the fork to the goal
amount. Like the rear shock, adjust the fork pressure up or down
and repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the goal amount is reached
(Figs. 12, 13).
REMEMBER to follow Steps B,C, and D when making adjustments
to the fork’s air pressure. Just like the rear shock, there is a
negative air chamber about 10% of the way through the fork
travel. Although with the larger volume of air the fork has
compared to a rear shock, the equalization process does not make
a very noticeable impact on the positive air reading. Note your
final front fork pressure. You can now use this pressure as your
stock fork pressure before each ride without having to work
through this process again.
Lastly, please note that these pressure settings apply to you and
the amount of gear you were wearing when you performed the
setup. Riding with more or less gear/water will require you
to adjust your rear shock and front fork pressures accordingly.
Rebound Settings for Rear Shock & Front Fork
Rebound settings will vary between riders. Rider weight, riding
style, ability level, and terrain all dictate what setting will be
appropriate. Heavier riders run more air pressure in the rear
shock unit and the front fork than lighter riders and therefore need
to use more rebound damping (+). Lighter riders will use less (-).
The best way to hone in on your preferred rebound setting is to
repeat a short section of choppy trail several times, adjusting the
rebound in large chunks at first to find a zone that feels better
than the others, and then make small adjustments to further hone
in (Figs. 14, 15). Be sure to do this with any pedal or climb settings
in the full open position. You want feel for the point where the bike
feels “glued” to the ground, but doesn’t feel like the suspension
is getting stiffer with each successive hit (packing up). If the bike
feels loose and skittish, slow the rebound (+) if the bike feels great
initially but then gets harsh after multiple bumps, open the
rebound up 1 or 2 clicks (-). Be sure to always note the rebound
setting as clicks from the full slow (+) position.
Lockout, Pedal, & LSC
All Salsa Split Pivot models feature rear shocks and front forks
with some type of 2- or 3-position lever. In either case, the open
setting can be used 90% of the time. Even on steep technical
climbs, the anti-squat built into the Split Pivot chassis provides
enough support to climb efficiently and leaving the shock open
allows it to absorb bumps and maintain traction better than if the
pedal platform is engaged. The second setting (Fig. 16) is a pedal
platform that adds support and firmness to the suspension to
further enhance pedaling efficiency. When medium sized bumps
are encountered, the platform gives way and the suspension can
absorb the rest of the bump. This setting is best used on long,
gradual, extended smooth climbs like fire roads, but some heavier
riders (220 lb+) might find is useful on technical climbs as well.
If the shock or fork has a third position (Fig. 17), this will be the
“lock-out”. It’s actually not a true lock-out, just a stronger version
of the pedal platform. This setting will add even more support and
firmness to the rear suspension and it will only become active
when hard/heavy bumps are encountered. We recommend using
this setting primarily for commuting to and from the trailhead,
or in flat-out sprint situations on finish-line straights.
Figure 14
Figure 17
Figure 16
Figure 15
Figure 12
Figure 13