I have my sag at a little over 25% and my forks at 62 psi and i weigh 171 which is what the chart on my fork said to do but i feel like i shouldnt be almost bottoming out on this little of a drop
Is this normal or is my suspension too soft?
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by IcedXeno
11 Comments
Yes, it is
Nobody can definitively tell you if your suspension is to “soft” or to “stiff” because it’s all rider preference. Are you hitting big features, drops and jumps, you probably want it stiffer so you don’t blow through travel. If you’re riding fast over terrain, you probably want it more plush.
Suspension is a *huge* amount of trial and error finding what works for you and your specific riding style.
That said, if you’re blowing through the suspension on every small drop, increase the PSI slightly or add some volume spacers.
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That’s pretty normal on the front. You can always add more psi depending on your riding style.
I weigh 165 and in the rear I’m running 210 psi
In the front I’m running 73-75 psi all preference but that’s normal. Rear shock looks like you can add quite a bit imo.
Yea it’s gonna be personal preference. Sag seems good.
I like my bike a little extra plush, I don’t race, I ride for fun, I have good suspension….why not enjoy some squish?
If you notice your rear tire skipping a lot through chatter dial down the compression and if you find too much fork diving or washing out in turns add some compression up front.
Couple clicks here or there. Whatever works for you
Normal. You can make it stiffer if you want but that’s normal
How does it feel on trail?
While not high, you’re not absorbing the huck and seems like you’re almost forcing down on the bike and exaggerating the travel.
Remember, it’s not about using ALL, all the time.
I’ve been told the rear shock is your weight plus gear in PSI.
Looks good, you’ll figure it out – you want it more or less “plush.”
1-click either way then ride the same thing over and over and over. Click away each time making adjustments.
I own a Shockwiz. It was worth it for me. If you can rent one or borrow one for a week or two, I highly recommend it.
Follow the directions and it will teach you about suspension in real time. You won’t need it again unless you change shock setups or your weight varies drastically.
Around 20% is usually the starting point for fork sag. But dynamic sag (where it sits while you’re riding) is more important. If overall it feels good but you’re using travel a touch too easily, add a volume spacer to the fork.
Seems about right buddy. Suspension, as everyone’s echoing is personal. I like a super soft suspension on my e-bike and enduro, but a bit stiffer on my downhill bike. If it feels good, keep it as is. If you start bottoming out too much, add some air. If you get a lot of arm pump, take some out. You paid for that suspension, make sure you use it all!
Thanks for all the help everyone