dmaster9494 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I plan on going in to a shop to have someone help set it but was wondering in the mean time what you guys would recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 The rule of thumb for setting sag is 1/4 to 1/3 of total suspension travel. That's when seated, of course. We're looking right at 5.1" of wheel travel. The 1/3 travel is typically used for long travel bikes (9"+), and 1/4 travel for most street bikes, but nothing is really set in stone. 1/4 of 5.1" is roughly 1.25", or about 32mm. I'm 220lbs and am running about 28mm. It's a bit firm at times, but just right when I'm loaded up. I never ride a passenger. I'd shoot for 28-32mm as a baseline and adjust to suit yourself from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted April 7, 2019 Global Moderator Share Posted April 7, 2019 3 hours ago, dmaster9494 said: I plan on going in to a shop to have someone help set it but was wondering in the mean time what you guys would recommend? Get a friend to help you set it, it is a fun and easy project. There are a ton of videos on YouTube on how to do it. Dave Moss has some great ones and he is a respected suspension guy, so you will not end up with sketchy info from someone who knows less then he thinks he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 2 hours ago, mjh937 said: Get a friend to help you set it, it is a fun and easy project. There are a ton of videos on YouTube on how to do it. Dave Moss has some great ones and he is a respected suspension guy, so you will not end up with sketchy info from someone who knows less then he thinks he does. I just pop in here for some entertainment & to kill time while recuperating from a f@#ked up hand & because Cruizin is a solid guy & wanted (deserves) more interaction on the forum. But whatever. I've never bullshitted anyone & I only offer advice on topics I'm well experienced with. Otherwise I just lurk & learn. But yeah, the easy answer is to send everyone to YouTube & ultimately pay a shop vs. learning for yourself. Whatever suits your comfort level. Suspension tuning/revalving is mindnumbingly simple after you spend timing learning the ropes. Ride safe, y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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