Running a longer stroke is possible in the FR postion is possible
, gives a few mm extra travel and geometry somewhere between FR and XC. Bear in mind that a longer stroke shock has a longer body too, so is still slightly longer even at bottom out.
What is shock rebound compression?
Compression is when the shock gets shorter; rebound is when the shock gets longer
. For example, when the front bumper is depressed, compression occurs, when it is released, the shocks rebound. The velocity of a shock is the speed at which it is compressing or rebounding.
Does compression damping affect sag?
Damping does not affect sag, strictly speaking
, but it can influence the accuracy of sag measurements, which is a key part of establishing your baseline setting.
What pressure should I have in my rear shock?
To achieve the best performance from your FOX suspension, adjust the air pressure to attain your proper sag setting. Sag is the amount your suspension compresses under your weight and riding gear. Sag range should be set to
25–30% of total shock travel
.
Can you use a normal pump for shocks?
A regular pump completely prevents the rider from accurately setting a shock
because it transfers a lot of air and doesn’t have the bleed valve found on shock pumps. The bleed valve allows users to fine-tune the shock’s settings by incrementally removing air.
Are front or rear shocks longer?
The ride height is the same in the rear as it is in the front
. The shock will travel the same distance whether it’s on the front or not as the chassis will bottom out at the same time. To combat the extra weight, all you would need to do is up the oil/spring weight on the rear shocks.
How do you know if a shock will fit your bike?
Can you upgrade rear suspension mountain bike?
Upgrading the suspension on your mountain bike is one of the best things you can do to breathe new life into your bike
. Whether it is a fork or rear shock, you will be amazed at the technology these days in suspension, and how having a quality product gives you the confidence to shred harder than ever before.
How do you set up a rebound on a mountain bike?
To set your suspension’s rebound damping,
find a kerb. Dial off all your rebound damping to minimum. Ride off the kerb, while standing up on the pedals, at slow to mid-paced speed
. Your suspension will probably compress, quickly re-extend (past the sag point), compress again and then re-extend again.
How do you balance a mountain bike suspension?
How do I make my mountain bike suspension softer?
Should shocks stay compressed?
Most shocks are designed exactly the opposite of the 90/10 drag shock;
you want an acceptable amount of compression and more force on rebound
. The more compression, the harsher the bumps, but the harder it works in the turn.
Should I be able to compress a shock by hand?
You cannot judge the strength or condition of a shock/strut by hand movement alone
. The force and speed generated by a vehicle in operation exceeds what you can accomplish by hand.
What can I do with old shock absorbers?
How to dispose of shock absorbers. The easiest way is to
take them to a certified disposal company
.
How much psi should I put in my MTB rear shock?
The exact PSI you end up with depends on how plush/firm you want the rear shock to be, but a good starting point is
1 psi for 1 lbs in weight of the rider
(including riding gear). Then just add/remove air to your liking.
What PSI is FOX DPX2?
Do not exceed maximum air pressure: FLOAT DPS and DPX2 air shocks have a maximum air pressure of
350 psi
.
How do you fill mountain bike shocks?
How do you pump a rear shock on a mountain bike?
What can I use instead of a shock pump?
Hold the cap inverted on the valve stem and tap it with a finger to release pressure in small spurts
. Use an Allen key to tap the valve stem if your air cap won’t do. Give your fork or shock a shove every so often to check for the correct pressure and stop when it feels close.
Is shock pump different than tire pump?
A shock pump makes a seal with the valve stem before it actually opens the valve
. This prevents air loss when you remove it. Due to the small volume of the air chamber in forks and shocks, the amount of air loss a normal tire pump would allow would be unacceptable.
What happens if shock is too long?
If the extended length of the shock absorber is too short
it will “top-out” and reduce the extended travel
. “Topping out” is the term used when the piston inside the shock absorber collides with the cylinder head.
How do I extend my shock travel?
- We recommended that you:
- Add 1 inch to the extended length, and. Subtract 1 inch from the collapsed length.
- This will you give you some additional shock travel.
- The added travel will:
- Prevent damage to the shock, and. Allow for compression of the bump stop.
Do you need to change shocks when lifting?
Because the shocks are not touched during the lift,
new shocks are not required for lift kits
. For people who like to go “off road,” lift kits will give your tires more clearance while still retaining the factory suspension geometry and alignment.
Which shock absorber is best for bike?
Mono Shock Absorbers
:
After research, it was found that monoshocks delivered a far better performance than the conventional twin shock absorbers. In this setup, a single shock absorber is connected from the swingarm to the motorcycle’s frame.
What size is my MTB shock?
Shock measurements refer to two factors —
the overall length of the shock (measured from eyelet to eyelet) and how much it can be compressed (the stroke)
. If a shock is listed with the size 210x55mm this means it has an eye to eye length of 210mm and a stroke of 55mm.
Can I put a shorter shock on my bike?
Registered.
Shock of the same length but less stroke won’t alter the geometry, it’ll only alter the travel
.
