|   fox float R air pressure | keith f
Jan 18, 2004 7:10 PM | | How much air should i put in my rear float R shock.Is it by rider weight? It is a 2002 float R on a 2002 specialized enduro with the itch switch.I went to fox racing web site but could not find info on air pressure setup.Thanks.
keith |
| under pressure | Oyster
Jan 18, 2004 11:00 PM | | Depending on quite a few things, like terrain and riding style among bike type and Fox's stroke etc. generally start at your weight w/gear and water.
I'm not on an Enduro so your's will be different, but I run 170# and the damping at 13 click from full/slow even though I'm almost 200# with water, tools and clothes combined. Account for the air you lose when you remove the shock pump by over inflating a couple #. Also reset that O-ring often and try to get the shock to lightly bottom out on your most extreem moves.
Just keep fiddling w/it till you discover that magic spot...on your bike that is. |
| re: LBS said my weight (pounds->psi) - 25 psi | Walt Dizzy
Jan 19, 2004 6:21 AM | | This is for a 2003 Enduro base model with Fox Float. I've heard from other sources just to use your weight in pressure (psi).
The manual that came with the bike said to use the O-ring on the shock piston to set the sag to about 1/2 inch. The sag method is probably the most accurate, if you are careful getting on and off the bike. If you jump or bounce on the bike, that will compress the shock.
Walt |
| In my experience, rider weight would be too high | World B. Free
Jan 19, 2004 8:14 AM | | I weigh 160 and usually set mine around 100.. Sag measurement is best |
| Agree with WBF | kneecap
Jan 19, 2004 8:51 AM | | Maybe it's a lighter guy thing, but @ my svelte(read skinny)wt. of 150 lbs., somewhere around 110 to 115 psi works best. Its kind of a balance between min. sag (less bob) and max. suspension travel.I'll ocassionally alter psi a bit, depending on the terain expected. Takes some experience, and don't forget to make adjustments in long travel switch mode. |
| 2nd that! Go with Sag. My weight=180lbs, shock pressure=155 NM | Zeke
Jan 19, 2004 12:38 PM | | NM |
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