Suspension Setup Guru in Cape Town

[Hairy]

Funny...

Unless I missed something, not a single bike shop has put their hand up to offer assistance here. Either all still on a break or too much business to give a damn!!!

I recon they are busy fixing everything broken by ham-fisted home mechanics and fixing busted bikes from the December holiday period.

[Wimmas]

I checked the Spez recommendations which are 25-30% sag on shock. I will try inceasing pressure to about 250psi and see what that does.

 

I initially assumed that the 30% sag would provide a softer more plush ride, but, if I understand you correctly, riding lower in the travel may well result in less mid stroke and therefor ramp up much quicker.

If I may ask, what do you weigh? Edited January 13, 2021 by Wimmas

[Mike Mac]

If I may ask, what do you weigh?

Just over 80kg’s

Edited January 13, 2021 by Mike Mac

[DieselnDust]

Mike I'd also suggest you gove Chris Nixon at Bike Park Uitsig a call.

Chris is an Enduro racer of note and been SA DH champ at various points in his career. He also understands suspension. 

Then he has a really fantastic facility in his shops back yard that will allow you to try the settings in a safe environment before he takes you into Tokai to check again.

 

I Highly recommends this option

[dave303e]

by the sounds of the issue you need cone valve forks and an ohlins trax shock on the rear. . .

[Chadvdw67]

by the sounds of the issue you need cone valve forks and an ohlins trax shock on the rear. . .

Trax is WP dude, you should know this....

[Mike Mac]

Mike I'd also suggest you gove Chris Nixon at Bike Park Uitsig a call.

Chris is an Enduro racer of note and been SA DH champ at various points in his career. He also understands suspension.

Then he has a really fantastic facility in his shops back yard that will allow you to try the settings in a safe environment before he takes you into Tokai to check again.

 

I Highly recommends this option

I have actually had a skills lesson with his colleague Darren Stow, so this recommendation is definitely something I will follow through with. I will get onto it right away.

 

Thanks for pointing me in this direction.

Edited January 14, 2021 by Mike Mac

[DieselnDust]

by the sounds of the issue you need cone valve forks and an ohlins trax shock on the rear. . .

 

 

comic sans..?

[dave303e]

Trax is WP dude, you should know this....

 

my bad, not enough coffee this morning. Anyway am more a showa kinda guy anyway.