Monarch R air pressure

ade555
ade555 Posts: 216
edited March 2017 in MTB workshop & tech
Need a little help as I never had FS bike, rear monarch R is it normal to run high air pressure to get 25-30% sag? currently I'm bit on heavy side and need to run 260 psi for 25% and 250psi for 30%, shock hasn't lost pressure over night or anything but I'm nearly on max shock pressure of 275 psi.

Thanks

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  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    As a rough guide set the shock pressure the same as your weight in pounds, check the sag and increase or decrease the pressure accordingly.
    As long as the pressure is below the maximum recommended pressure it will be fine.
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  • ade555
    ade555 Posts: 216
    Thanks
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Shock pressure very much depends on the effective leverage ratio of the bike suspension, as you haven't told us what the bike is, the answer is probably a definite maybe yes.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • ade555
    ade555 Posts: 216
    Bike in question is Boardman fs 2014.

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