http://www.ambmag.com.au - 97Step 6- Keep recordS
Keeping records is really important when working out what
settings will work for you. Use the above guide to find a
“base setting” which you can always revert to if you get a
bit lost further down the track. Don’t forget to record your
tyre pressures as well and any other notable settings on
your bike if they exist. From this point forward, it’s a matter
of trial and error until you find the ultimate setting for your
local trails, conditions and riding styles and with everything
you learn through the process, it should allow you to make
the right changes when conditions change.
.Step 5- the car parK teSt
By this point you’re pretty much good to go. From here on it’s time for a
quick spin and some final tweaks until the bike feels balanced. Balance is
absolutely critical and the longer the travel, the more important it becomes.
It’s also extremely important to remember to keep your tyre pressures
consistent when working on your shock settings. Don’t be afraid to try some
different things to see what settings do. Turn them all the way on and have a
bounce, wind them all the way out and have a bounce. It’s a fantastic way to
learn about your various settings.
Step 4- adjuSt your forK’S
rebound and compreSSion
SettingSFollow the same process as the rear shock
for your forks rebound and compression.
Balance is also critically important at this
point and tuning your fork to react in a
similar manner to your rear shock is key.
Once again, some even and centred bounces
on the bike are a good way to go. I tend to set
the rebound in my forks just slightly quicker
than the rear shock to give the bike a “nose
up” bias when hitting jumps and the rough
stuff- but that’s my preference and won’t feel
right for everyone.Step 3- Set your forK
Sag/preSSureOnce you have a starting point
for your rear shock, it’s time to
move on to your forks. I prefer to
work on balancing my forks with
my shock rather than working off
a sag measurement. To do this
I’ll bounce on the bike with my
weight centred and take note of
the O ring on my shock and forks
when done. What I’m looking for
is even movement out of the front
and rear. Take note, adjust the
pressure if needed and try again.
It can take some time and going
for a quick spin on the street with
a shock pump in your pocket
is sometimes what it takes to
find the right point. Record the
pressure setting when you have
found the right spot.SKiLLS
how to SuSpenSion Setup