Anthem X1 tyres

[Goodboy]

Front shock pressure sounds good' date=' again you need to work on how it feels, so yes test rides are paramount.

Can't offer any advice on the rear shock, but 180psi sounds quite high.
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I own the same bike and weigh 85kg, my rear shock is 180psi and perfect to my knowledge

[JacquesT]

Thanks for all the input guys, much appreciated.

 

I am riding tomorrow so will then let you know the results.

 

 

 

[CaptainDura]

Jacques

 

After setting your sag on the front and back shock the next important thing to do is to set the rebound settings.

 

If the forks rebound too quickly, the energy will be used up and the bike will drift wide, or wash. If the rebound is too slow, the bike will tuck under and turn too soon to the inside and thus feel twitchy.

 

play around on a certain corner and adjust the rebound until it feels just right.

 

Im sure with the added psi in the back shock it will already ride a lot better in the turns, and by adjusting the rebound it will be about as perfect as you can get it.

 

if all else fails, get some schwalbe nobby nic tubeless tyres and run them at 2 bar. they really grip. wet or dry.

 

 

[Borriz]

JacquesT! Yes I was referring to shock pressures. My tyre pressure is around 2.5-3 bar. I prefer my tyres to be at high-ish pressure as I tend to bunny hop a lot and with the rocks in the Westrand  try to stay away from snake bytes or damaging rims.

 

I also use my RP23 shock the other way round. I have it in propedal all the time and switch to softer setting when the terrain becomes corrigated or very bumpy.

 

Check how this works for you.

[JacquesT]

Hi guys

 

just thought i would report back on this story having done some riding now after the changes.

 

Huge improvement after changing the shock pressure settings as previously discussed.

 

Bike is now fantastic and i dont feel nervous at all.

 

Thanks for all the advice and help.

 

 

 

[Daxiet]

Thanks for providing feedback, many guys don't bother once their issue is resolved. 

[Borriz]

And tyres? did you end up changing them?

[JacquesT]

No change to tyres at this point. When they get tired i will go tubeless and look at the options then i think.

[jugheaddave]

HI

 

I have used the standard Anthem X1 tyres (Maxxis +mark Folding) on my 819 UST rims, and had no issues.

 

Just an idea.

 

[Borriz]

I'm big supporter of the Maxx Crossmarks but only for dry conditions! I hate them even if you just spit in front of them.

 

If they are to big then the TT Larsons will also work - little narrower.

 

The other thing about Maxxis is their durability. I get about 2000km on them.

[Daxiet]

I also avg. ~2000kms, not yet certain if that was good or bad, felt bad when budgeting. Will see how my Rocket Ron's hold out.

[Borriz]

I think 2000km is good. My Conti Mountain Kings lasted less than 1000km. But on the other hand they are better all round tyre than Maxxis (better equip for wet conditions), just a pitty about their durability