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What psi should my mountain bike rear shock be?
The Fox website says the safe operating range is 50 to 300 PSI.
How much air does a MTB shock need?
Many manufacturers will have a suggested sag setting, but if not, we recommend a base setting of 30%. If you require less sag simply add air to the shock, if you require more sag lower the air pressure. Add air in 10 psi increments and each time repeat the process until you reach the required sag.
What psi should my bike shocks be?
Often yes, usually rear shocks run 100-200psi, but fork psi varies a lot, depending on the design. Get the sag around 25% (maybe slightly less sag in the front than the rear) and see how it rides (that’s what really matters), adjust on the trail as needed.
What pressure should my Fox rear shock be?
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| FOX Float DPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rider Weight | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
| 120lbs (54.4kg) | 150 psi | 9-11mm |
| 140lbs (63.5kg) | 175 psi | 9-11mm |
| 160lbs (72.6kg) | 200 psi | 9-11mm |
What should the psi be on a mountain bike?
Typical mountain bike pressures range from 22psi (1.5 bar) to 35psi (2.4 bar), generally with more air in the rear than the front. This is because more of your weight is on the rear, so it needs more support.
How much air should I put in my Fox 36?
Generally, sag should be set to 15 – 25% of total fork travel….Setting Sag.
| 36 float AIR SPRING SETTING guidelines | |
|---|---|
| Rider Weight | Air Pressure |
| 200 – 215 lbs. | 76 psi |
| 215 – 230 lbs | 83 psi |
| 230 – 250 lbs. | 90 psi |
Is air suspension supposed to be bouncy?
You may notice your car bouncing more than usual when your suspension needs to be repaired. Excessive bouncing is caused by worn-out shocks. You’ll usually notice your car bouncing when driving over bumps or even tiny dips in the road. You can also perform a bounce test to see if your suspension needs to be repaired.
How much PSI should a mountain bike have?
How much air pressure should I add to my rear shock?
Add pressure to the rear shock, 10 psi at a time, and repeat the trail. Stop adding air when the bike feels good, while still giving full travel when required. Make a note of the optimised pressure. Your shock spring rate is too high.
Do I need a rear shock for my MTB?
So unless you have a hardtail MTB, you will need a rear shock. Let’s get into how to choose a shock and what makes a good one! Shocks are either air-sprung or coil-sprung and each type has its pros and cons. Air springs are standard on XC and trail bikes.
How do I adjust the air pressure on my bike suspension?
Remove pressure from the rear shock 10 psi at a time and repeat the trail. Stop when the bike feels good over small bumps and maintains traction. Make a note of the optimised pressure. Your fork air spring rate is too low. Add pressure to the suspension fork 5 psi at a time and repeat the trail. Stop when the fork dives less and gives good support.
When to stop adding air to the rear shock?
Stop adding air when the bike feels good, while still giving full travel when required. Make a note of the optimised pressure. Your shock spring rate is too high. Remove pressure from the rear shock 10 psi at a time and repeat the trail. Stop when the bike feels good over small bumps and maintains traction. Make a note of the optimised pressure.