First of all, what do you think of this bicycle?
Second, I was wondering if there was a problem with the suspension, since the website says the frame accepts 150mm of suspension travel. But the Zeb has 170mm.
Third, can someone help me by giving me instructions on how to set both suspensions? How much air should I put in? I weigh 65kg/143 lbs. The Fork is a Rockshox ZEB select plus and the shock is a Fox Performance Float X EVOL
Finally, I wanted to know if anyone has had a similar problem. A few days ago I started hearing some creaking noises in the frame, but I can't pinpoint exactly where they're coming from. I had it serviced and it stopped for a few days, but the creaking sound is back.
by Seph1rotth
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I own a trek slash (gen5), creaking comes from the bearings on your pivot point. Youll need to clean them and regrease them. Cost like 30$ at a trek store if you’re too lazy to do it yourself
The frame is overforked and yes that change a few things. 170mm is definitely too much for a fuel. You could buy new stanchions and make your zeb a 160mm but a zeb is a bit heavy for that bike. A lyrik or a fox 36 would be much more suitable. but well if you treat this bike like an enduro one it’ll be “fine” just probably a bit more difficult to pedal on steep stuff and keep that headtube in check because you’re technically putting stress on the frame that it wasn’t designed for
For suspension setting honestly there’s no golden formula. I usally follow the charts for the fork and put my body weight +20psi in the shock. And then i do some bracketing for the setting and if i cant find the sweet spot i change the pressure