Fox RP2 air pressure?

salad
salad Posts: 11
edited June 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

I've treated myself to a new bike, a Canyon Nerve XC5. I'm new to full suspension bikes and I am not sure that I have enough air pressure in the Fox RP2 rear shock. I weigh just over 100KG, anyone have any ideas of what pressure I need to run in the shock? I had a look through the manuals provided and can't find any reference to air pressures?

Many thanks :D
2011 Canyon Nerve XC 5.0

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  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    25% of total travel as sag. So if you're sat on the bike 25% of the travel should already be used.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    as above whatever pressure you need to get the sag you want.

    It is that simple.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • salad
    salad Posts: 11
    many thanks guys.

    So when I'm sat on the bike and the rear shock is compressing about half way, I need to put more pressure in the shock until it gets to about 1/4 shock compression mark?
    2011 Canyon Nerve XC 5.0
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    and then play with it till you get the compression stroke feel that you want.

    Oh more of the attack position than seated. In full riding gear.

    see the Fox vids on their webby, links in the links post above.
    "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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