Air shock pressure help

maxgtfc
maxgtfc Posts: 22
edited May 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi recently moved to full sus and loving it but still not sure that I am running the correct pressure in my fox float shock.

I weight 15 stone and run it at 230psi. This gives me a sag of about 33%. I'm worried if I put in more air to achieve 25% sag, that'll be about 275psi, that the unit will explode after a big hit!!

I only really ride trails like Thetford forest so no huge drop offs!

Any help and advice appreciated

Max

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  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    What does your bike/shock manual say with regards to pressures?
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    maxgtfc wrote:
    Hi recently moved to full sus and loving it but still not sure that I am running the correct pressure in my fox float shock.

    I weight 15 stone and run it at 230psi. This gives me a sag of about 33%. I'm worried if I put in more air to achieve 25% sag, that'll be about 275psi, that the unit will explode after a big hit!!

    I only really ride trails like Thetford forest so no huge drop offs!

    Any help and advice appreciated

    Max

    dont worry.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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