How much sag is trail riding?
The amount of recommended sag will vary depending on the type of bike that you ride. Typically, enduro/trail bikes fall between 25% – 35% recommended sag, while downhill bikes can be up to 40% recommended sag.
What should my SAG be?
The correct amount is approximately 33% of the bikes total available travel, usually between 95-115mm on full size bikes. The correct amount varies because of bike geometry, rider preference, and type of riding. The rider sag should be set with the rider in full gear.
What should static sag be?
As a rule of thumb, for big bikes static sag should be between 30mm and 40mm. If after setting the race sag your static sag is more than the recommended 40mm, your spring may be too stiff for your weight. In this case, the spring is not compressed enough to allow the suspension to extend far enough on its own.
What should the sag be on a dirt bike?
between 95-115mm
The correct amount is approximately 33% of the bikes total available travel, usually between 95-115mm on full size bikes. The correct amount varies because of bike geometry, rider preference, and type of riding. The rider sag should be set with the rider in full gear.
What SAG should I run?
For the rear shock – 20% – 30% sag is recommended. For the most part, this can be used across the board for trail bikes and downhill bikes. Again, keep in mind you may want more or less sag depending on your bike, weight, and riding preferences. For the front fork- 10% sag is recommended.
How do you set up a dirt bike suspension?
When setting up your dirt bike suspension, inflate your tires to the correct psi. Dirt Rider Staff Dirt bike forks are the first course of attack for setting up and tuning your dirt bike suspension. Starting with the front tire, make sure it’s in good condition and inflated to an appropriate level.
How to set up a mountain bike suspension fork?
Once the rear shock is set correctly, it’s time to set up your suspension fork. Make sure your suspension damping is fully open and adjust the air-spring pressure to the manufacturer’s recommendation. Have your assistant support the bike as you climb on. Bounce firmly up and down to charge the negative spring and free up the seals.
How do I adjust my suspension?
Find your suspension’s adjusters (commonly called clickers), and adjust them yourself. One adjustment at a time so you know what it is doing. Keep a note of where you started form, so if you get lost you can go back. Adjusters are like a tap, closing off the tap to restrict the flow of oil and produce a firmer dampening character.
Is the best dirt bike suspension worth it?
You can have the best dirt bike suspension in the world, but if you don’t maintain it or understand how it works, it’s not worth much. We’ve broken down how to tune and set up your suspension on your dirt bike for any style of riding, starting with the fork and ending with the shock.