Suspension setup assistance

[Butterbean]

So I've just become the proud owner of a new used dual sus bike, and as its my first, am looking for clear guidelines on setting the suspension up before I ride...

 

It's a 2013 anthem X1, and while the CTD shock and fork don't seem to garner great reviews, I'm fine with them as they'll suit my riding just fine...

 

So, how do I set them up?

 

Mainly, with the CTD setting, what setting should I leave them in while adjusting the sag?

 

Is it correct to set 20% sag on rear and 30% on front?

 

Is sag measured only along the stanchion (not sure what it's called at the back, or from eye to eye? Or from top eye to crank spindle centre?

 

Lastly, when measuring sag, is it just when I'm fully loaded with kit and sitting stead on the bike, or is there some magical position to out myself in when getting the sag measured?

 

Thanks in advance!

[Thermophage]

So I've just become the proud owner of a new used dual sus bike, and as its my first, am looking for clear guidelines on setting the suspension up before I ride...

 

It's a 2013 anthem X1, and while the CTD shock and fork don't seem to garner great reviews, I'm fine with them as they'll suit my riding just fine...

 

So, how do I set them up?

 

Mainly, with the CTD setting, what setting should I leave them in while adjusting the sag?

 

Is it correct to set 20% sag on rear and 30% on front?

 

Is sag measured only along the stanchion (not sure what it's called at the back, or from eye to eye? Or from top eye to crank spindle centre?

 

Lastly, when measuring sag, is it just when I'm fully loaded with kit and sitting stead on the bike, or is there some magical position to out myself in when getting the sag measured?

 

Thanks in advance!

Get hodl of someone experienced preferably...learning on your ace entirely from scratch is gonna be hard and kakapoeffie. Savage from Stoke suspension is a great start. Like even a 1 hour session would do you wonders learning what each of the settings on the shock and fork do...

Sag is only a very first starting point at first. (and you can use the eye to eye, so from the top bolt to the bottom bolt if you wanna really measure the mm of sag on the shock).

Also, with a second hand bike it is VERY worthwhile to get the shock and fork checked out by a proper servicing centre as well. More often than not people do not service their suspension frequently enough and it's a cheap thing to do (considering the cost of a bike). Chat to those okes, great guys.

[Chavo]

This video provides a useful starting point to help you understand the principles of suspension setup

 

[shaper]

[Butterbean]

Thanks guys,

 

I came right... Firstly, I understand what to do when setting suspension up, having had a brilliant crash course by Droo himself....

 

The question was with these specific CTD shocks and fork, and the answer, if anyone needs, is:

 

20-25% sag on the rear shock. Set this with the CTD lever in D, or no % of lock (this was my main point of confusion). The position should be sitting on the bike in a normal riding position.

 

 

 

The front is 25-30% sag, with the CTD lever on the D position again, and set with an aggressive position on the bike, ie, standing with weight evenly distributed on arms and feet.

 

It may not be perfect, and I'm sure someone will correct me on those stats, but I used them today and ran perfectly well out on the trail.

[Marcv]

Hey

 

I ride my bike like that and its a good starting point. just remember to set the rebound.

 

I have found that being light means I can run a bit more sag than my dad who is 25kg heavier. if you are a big guy you may want to run less sag to avoid bottoming out and bobbing too much.

 

That said setting up suspension can be a lot of fun, take your shock pump to the trail and try different settings.

 

good luck and congrats

[Hairy]