First full sus - help needed!
ggsinclair
Posts: 12
Hi!
I have been riding a hard tail for about three years and recently bought my first full sus - a GT ID5.
I took it around my regular haunt (Carron Valley) and found the uphill very difficult - the bike was heavy and bouncy - it was like trying to ride a jelly elephant uphill!
There is no lockout on the Fox RP2 and from forks which are air forks.
If I increase the pressure in them using a pump will it make the ride more stable?
I also find the pedals bottom out which makes me think there is too much sag. I am 15st so that could be something to do with it! If I increase the pressure in the shock will this help?
Going downhill is fantastic - quite like the Juicy three's which took a bit of getting used to after my Giant MPH brakes.
All in all very knackering - I just hope it gets better as I get used to the bike / improve the set up.
Many thanks.
Gordon
I have been riding a hard tail for about three years and recently bought my first full sus - a GT ID5.
I took it around my regular haunt (Carron Valley) and found the uphill very difficult - the bike was heavy and bouncy - it was like trying to ride a jelly elephant uphill!
There is no lockout on the Fox RP2 and from forks which are air forks.
If I increase the pressure in them using a pump will it make the ride more stable?
I also find the pedals bottom out which makes me think there is too much sag. I am 15st so that could be something to do with it! If I increase the pressure in the shock will this help?
Going downhill is fantastic - quite like the Juicy three's which took a bit of getting used to after my Giant MPH brakes.
All in all very knackering - I just hope it gets better as I get used to the bike / improve the set up.
Many thanks.
Gordon
GT ID5 (2009)
Giant XTC SX (2006)
Giant XTC 3.5 (2008)
Giant XTC SX (2006)
Giant XTC 3.5 (2008)
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How much pressure are you running in your shock ? Did it come with a manual, it sounds like your definately running it low, mine is a different shock, a fox float, but I run mine at 170 psi and i weigh about 12 stone, the i-drive is a decent platform for climbing.0
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Hi!
I have no idea what pressure it is at. It was pre-set in the shop - Halfords!
I didnt get any instructions for anything on the bike which doesnt help.
Will have to buy myself a shock pump to test the pressure.
Cheers.
GordonGT ID5 (2009)
Giant XTC SX (2006)
Giant XTC 3.5 (2008)0 -
You need to set the sag of the suspension, then the rebound damping.0
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have a look on fox's website there should be info on there for weights and psi settings.
if not try mojo....www.bearbackbiking.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDelcol#play/uploads
hd vids
http://www.youtube.com/user/topasassin#play/uploads
http://www.vimeo.com/user2514116/videos0 -
i am running my marin rear suss at 250 ish psi and clicked right up almost on the rebound works a treat for me nice and smooth on any hits.
i am 21 stone tho so i woudlnt try 250 psi it wil shake ya inside apart lmfao0 -
While the pressure is proportinal to your weight, the design of the bike and your weight distribution has a large effect on what pressure you need - and it will vary on different bikes because of this (ie leverage ratios)
You are best off going on how much the suspension sags. 25% is a good start.0
