Sag not quite right on 66R's

mmm_pie

I've ridden them for at least the suggested 10 hours of hardish riding (I've probably done about 20 by now), and they are now uber smooth and not clunky, but for some reason they don't seem to sag properly.

I'd say they are on about 15-20% sag where as I would like them on 30-35%. They seem a little too stiff, although they have been plush on drops/jumps, but this sag thing is really annoying me now.

I am running them with no air preload, which according to the manual should give 30% sag for a 50-55kg person, and I am about 75kg.

Any suggestions? Could it be because they are long travel forks on a hardtail? The forks are 2005 170mm 66R's.

Cheers guys.

nicklouse

bike? pics?

i would say the bike and forks will not give the sag and you will be wearing out the bushes rather faster than you will like.

mmm_pie

I don't have the camera with me right now, but I can take pics tommorow.

What should I take pics of though? The fork sagging?

The bike is a Norco Torrent.

nicklouse

is it the original set up?

just keep using it. i dont like the angles an think it would suit 150 better.

mmm_pie

A 150mm probably would suit better, but saying that the bike doesn't feel awkward with the big forks. It is original set up.

I'll keep using it for a bit then and comment after more hours of use.