HOW TO SET UP YOUR SUSPENSION

Poorly set up suspension will have a massive effect on your bike’s handling. It’s simple to get right once you know how–just make sure to set any lockouts/climb switches to the ‘open’ position first.

30 mins Free ✓ Tape measure (if no sag markings) ✓ Shock pump 1 ARE YOU FEELING SAG? It’s vital that the suspension sags into its travel under your weight, so that it can extend into holes as well as compress over bumps, boosting traction and control. Setting the right amount of sag, taking into account your weight and the available travel, will ensure the suspension is stiff enough to maintain the bike’s intended ride height and geometry. Most forks and shocks are air-sprung, so the sag is set by adjusting the air pressure. 2 FIND YOUR STROKE On a full-suspension bike, start with the shock. If it doesn’t have sag markings on the shaft, you’ll need to know what stroke it has. This is sometimes written on the shock…

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