You need a shock pump
a normal pump will not work
. Shock pumps are high pressure, low volume while normal pumps are low pressure, high volume.
How do you inflate bike forks?
How do you set the air pressure on a fork?
How do I pump up my shocks?
Do you need a special pump for bike forks?
The answer is yes.
A special shock pump is needed for properly adjusting an air shock
. Unlike regular tire pumps, shock pumps are an instrument of precision. They inject a tiny amount of air into the chamber of a shock and increase the pressure to very high levels.
How do you pump up a mountain bike fork?
How do you set up air suspension forks?
What pressure should my mountain bike forks be?
Sag should be set to
15 – 20% of total fork travel
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 15–20% of total fork travel.
How do you use a fork pump?
How much psi should I put in my front fork?
Set up the fork to a pressure where you have
between 25%-30% sag
. Say, the amount the fork compresses when you get on the bike in normal riding position, has to be like a fourth of the total travel. If your Recon is 130mm travel, it should sink like 36-38mm with your weight on.
How do I set up my mountain bike suspension jumps?
How do you pump up a shock without 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.
How do I adjust my front fork suspension?
How do you install a front fork suspension?
Can you use a regular bike pump for shocks?
Usually, there’s a mechanism that allows the user to switch from a narrow cylinder (high pressure/low volume setting) to a wide cylinder (low pressure/high volume). As a result,
the pump can be used to inflate not only shocks but tires too
.
Do you need a shock pump MTB?
Getting the correct ‘sag figure’ is a vital step to set up your mountain bike suspension. For most modern mountain bike shocks (our mountain bike rear suspension systems guide sets out the differences) that means adjusting the air pressure inside the spring – and to do that
you’ll need a shock pump
.
Can you use a compressor as a shock pump?
an air compressor on the other hand will pump your shock up to much almost instantly
.
Are air forks better than coil?
Air forks provide better bottom-out resistance
Near the end of the range, it takes a huge amount of force to further compress the air inside. The total amount of force required to compress an air fork and bottom it out is greater than a coil fork. This is assuming that both are set for the same rider weight.
When should I lock my front fork?
Usually the only times you would lock out your rear shock (or front fork) would be
when on a long non-technical climb, or other long distance ride
. Mountain bike suspension often features multiple modes, to better set up the bike to climb or descend, and one of these common features is the lock out.
How much air do you put in bike shocks?
Eyeball it or use a ruler to measure. If less than 30 percent of the stanchion is showing below the o-ring, unscrew the valve cap on your shock and, using a shock pump, add air—
about 10 PSI at a time
.
What psi should my shock be?
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.
