Setup Help

marcel147

Just gor my brand new Boardman FS Pro home & really would appreciate tips on how to set it up for my 1st ride.
I haven't ridden for 20 years and bought this to help get my little one into a decent sport. Problem is I am so out of this technology I don't know where to start or what to grease :oops: :oops:

Koiler

if its a new bike, i doubt anything will need greasing just yet.

have a look through the FAQs, there is some info in there about setting up the suspension/ cockpit/ saddle height etc.

best bet is to get it set up roughly in the garden, then pack a set of allen keys and a shock pump in you backpack and go out for a ride. it will soon become apparent if any adjustments to the controls are needed. just fiddle with it til it feels 'right' for you.

reading up on the features and adjustments of your suspension will give you a better idea of what you're doing when you twiddle with things. for a basic set up, set the sag (as per FAQs) then things like rebound and compression adjustment (if you have it), set them half way and make small changes. one at a time until it feels right.

5pudgun

Brand new bike should be fine. Maybe a bit of adjustment to cables if they stretch.

marcel147

OK, thanks for that.

Much appreciated.

Deputy Dawg

If you google the fork & shock you have you should be able to get the set up guides from the manufacturers. Other than that it should just be a case of making sure everythings tight & the forks aren't on backwards.

bluechair84

There's plenty of advice about saddle height. Once you've got that set up, make sure your brake leavers are positioned so that there is a straight line from your shoudler, down your arm, down the back of your hand and down roughly over your fingers. You don't want your hand pointing up or down compared to where your arm is pointing.