On straight axle suspension systems, there is a 1 to 1 ratio between the movement of your shock and your wheel. That means if your wheel moves one inch, your shock extends or compresses one inch. In these applications
2.5 inches of shock travel in both directions (compression and extension) should generally be enough
.
How much of my fork travel should I be using?
Set sag between 20-30%.
If you only ride smooth trails, you should still use about 3/4 of the travel
. Measure this, since the exposed stanchion is longer than fork travel. If you start to ride harder or start to ride rougher trails and bigger drops, you will need to add air.
How do I know how much travel My shocks are?
- Measure the eye to eye length.
- Attach a shock pump and slowly remove all the air from the shock.
- Compress the shock fully and measure the eye to eye length again.
- Subtract this measurement from the initial eye to eye length to find the usable stroke. (ie. 185 – 132.5 = 52.5)
Is 160mm travel too much for trail riding?
160mm of travel is only really needed if you’re hitting big hucks, or you’re smashing really long bouldery fast descents
. Do I need 160mm travel? 99% of the time, no.
What do off road shocks do?
Technically speaking, shocks
convert kinetic energy into thermal energy
. Shock absorber are also referred to as “dampers” because they dampen the energy of the spring. By creating resistance to up and down motion, the dampers turn motion energy into heat, and then dissipate the heat to the atmosphere.
How much should shocks be compressed?
When measuring for collapsed length, it is safest to include the entire height of the bumpstop, as the typical OE-style bumpstops will compress
at least 1⁄3-1⁄2 of their height
. In addition to understanding collapsed length, measuring for ride height is equally as important.
Is 120 enough to travel?
In addition, you’re not likely to notice much difference between a 120mm, 130mm, and 140mm fork. Honesty,
a 120mm fork is enough travel for most Trail riders
.
Is 150mm travel enough for Enduro?
What should I look for in the best enduro mountain bikes? An enduro bike is basically a mountain bike with
at least 150mm of suspension travel
, but more commonly 160-180mm. They’re built for the rigours of racing full-bore downhill whilst being sufficiently efficient on climbs and contouring trails too.
Is 170mm travel too much?
But Yeah,
170mm will still be fine
, you are getting on for DH-esq travel, however if you think you might make use of it, or it will help you man up a shade more then there’s no harm in giving it a whirl.
How do you calculate rear travel?
“The best method for measuring frame travel may be to remove the shock and measure the vertical travel at the rear axle, with the suspension linkage at the full shock length, and at the shock bottom-out length (original eye-to-eye minus manufacturers specified shock stroke).
Is stroke the same as travel?
Shocks don’t have travel–they have stroke, which is the distance the stanchion can move within the shock’s body. Think of travel as the axle’s range of motion. For the front wheel, travel is only a function of the fork’s stroke. That is to say,
for forks, stroke and travel are the same thing
.
How is bike travel measured?
Mountain biking travel refers to how far moving parts move or “travel” and is
usually measured in millimeters (mm)
. Travel used to refer specifically to the mountain bike (MTB) suspension, but now also includes the dropper seatpost. (Image adapted from Baltes et al.)
How much difference does 20mm of travel make?
As a rough estimate, each 20mm of travel added will correlate to a
one-degree
difference in the head tube angle.
Is 140mm travel too much?
140mm of travel is not much in real terms
…its just like a slight bend of the legs… I think many people get caught up in exactly how much travel to use. The important thing is that the travel you use suits the bike design and wont spoil the angles or turn it into a “chopper”.
Is 140mm travel enough for Squamish?
It’s not so much bike that easier trails are boring and the trails where it’s just not enough bike are trails I am not going to ride anyways.
Today’s crop of 140-150mm 29ers are super capable
. You could argue that the longer travel bike covers the same ground and has more margin of safety on the more difficult trails.
How long do off-road shocks last?
According to Casad and other shock experts, low-pressure gas-filled OE shocks, like those found under most of the factory “off-road” pickup suspension packages, are good for
25,000-35,000 miles
. After that shocks are just along for the ride.
What shocks are good for off-road?
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How do you pick off-road shocks?
How do you measure front shocks?
What happens if your shocks are too short?
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 you measure rear shocks?
Is 100mm travel enough?
Depending on your skill, riding style, and terrain, there is likely an ideal amount of suspension travel. Other specs such as geometry, wheels, and tires matter too, but they are usually tailored to match a bike’s suspension.
Most modern mountain bikes will have somewhere between 100mm and 170mm of suspension travel
.
What does 120mm travel mean?
travel is how far down the fork can compress (how much shorter it will get when it is pushed as far as it will go) like spawne said, short travell (usually 120mm or less) is for
cross country
, medium (130-160mm usually) is for trail, or all mountain riding. anything 160mm or more will be for downhill or freeride.
How much does it cost to go to Whistler?
The average price of a 7-day trip to Whistler is
$1,547 for a solo traveler, $2,778 for a couple, and $5,209 for a family of 4
. Whistler hotels range from $53 to $164 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home.
Is 150 mm travel too much?
150mm is absolute overkill for every trail in the lower peninsula
. Get a downcountry bike instead if you want to go the full suspension route. Or a rowdy hardtail.
Will Ibis make an aluminum Ripley?
Ibis recently released the more affordable Ripley AF, an aluminum-framed version of their popular short travel trail bike
. This 29er has 120mm of rear travel paired with a 130mm fork and an up-to-date, modern geometry.
Is 130mm enough for enduro?
It will be plenty
.
