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[Gubbins]

There were 2 human leg powered machines with me but they didn't risk the slop..

 

[Gubbins]

And I am only muddy from the knees down..

 

[Gubbins]

ps if the ring is near the bottom id add more air to the rear shock

I guess this means it's a bit soft....

 

[soundwave]

not that bad tbh but will not hurt putting a tad more air in to it and see what it is like

mine has fell off the end some times lol

 

[Gubbins]

not that bad tbh but will not hurt putting a tad more air in to it and see what it is like

mine has fell off the end some times lol

That is just sat on it and the distance is 30mm

 

[soundwave]

yeah id add some more air,what is the psi in it now?

 

[Gubbins]

yeah id add some more air,what is the psi in it now?

Didnt check that.. I went out to do it but went for a ride instead..

 

[martin@onbike]

Hi Phill,
You should have had 2 red plastic sag markers for setting the suspension with your bike. Dead easy stuff...just clip them on, set the sus to the softest setting on the 3 position lock out, and see where the rubber ring sits once you've had your sat weight on the bike...the red markers have a percentage indicator on them.
Ask your shop where they are if you don't have them-they should have offered to set it up for your weight when you collected.

 

[Gubbins]

Hi Phill,
You should have had 2 red plastic sag markers for setting the suspension with your bike. Dead easy stuff...just clip them on, set the sus to the softest setting on the 3 position lock out, and see where the rubber ring sits once you've had your sat weight on the bike...the red markers have a percentage indicator on them.
Ask your shop where they are if you don't have them-they should have offered to set it up for your weight when you collected.

Hey, you make it sound easy... Cheers
Yes there is at least one red clip on thing in the bag of stuff, and yes they should have dealt with that.... They still have my other bike in for repair so will be going back soon so will bring it up..
I want to understand all this and be able to do things myself which is why I ask...
Anyway, found the little buggers...the smaller one seems to fit on the rear and I assume a reading between 25 and 30% should be aimed for but I cant see how to fit the bigger one on the forks...

 

[martin@onbike]

The front one attaches in the same way - around the left stanchion...clip it over the black base below the spring/seal (takes more pushing than the rear) reset the rubber ring markers and presto! The black plastic in the pic is for the cable run on an internal remote dropper seatpost if you need to plug the frame hole..the rubber ring is for the bell.(sorry if you already knew what these were)

 

[Gubbins]

The front one attaches in the same way - around the left stanchion...clip it over the black base below the spring/seal (takes more pushing than the rear) reset the rubber ring markers and presto! The black plastic in the pic is for the cable run on an internal remote dropper seatpost if you need to plug the frame hole..the rubber ring is for the bell.(sorry if you already knew what these were)

No I didn't know.. I was only looking at the right side of the forks and didn't see anywhere to fit the gauge..
I will have a go with the pump tomorrow having learned the how and why.. many thanks..

 

[soundwave]

just in case you wanted 1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360800669381?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Gubbins]

Why would I need one of those?

 

[soundwave]

They keep dust, mud and grit in wet conditions, preventing seal wear and improving performance.

 

[EddiePJ]

Why would I need one of those?

You don't.

SW, what makes the rear shock so different from the front forks? If you are saying that you need one for the rear shock, why not also fit the same on the front. Both operate in the same conditions.

I've yet to need a shock shroud, and find preventative maintenance is all that is required. Cleaning and inspecting after every ride, and just a small application of Fork Juice.

 

[Gubbins]

You don't.

SW, what makes the rear shock so different from the front forks? If you are saying that you need one for the rear shock, why not also fit the same on the front. Both operate in the same conditions.

I've yet to need a shock shroud, and find preventative maintenance is all that is required. Cleaning and inspecting after every ride, and just a small application of Fork Juice.

Will have to get some of this fork juice. Although I have noticed that the frame geometry seems to protect the shock from dirt and splashes .. the rear shock position was one of the reasons for choosing this bike.
So at least I got one thing right...

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[Gubbins]

You don't.

SW, what makes the rear shock so different from the front forks? If you are saying that you need one for the rear shock, why not also fit the same on the front. Both operate in the same conditions.

I've yet to need a shock shroud, and find preventative maintenance is all that is required. Cleaning and inspecting after every ride, and just a small application of Fork Juice.

Apparently this is the same but cheaper..
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/fenwicks-suspension-lube-spray?gclid=Cj0KEQjw6My4BRD4ssKGvYvB-YsBEiQAJYd77TYs4T2TzGmwUgQq0BwhI9fRH8ZHvpVmlftxfB0b4rAaAvtd8P8HAQ

 

[Gubbins]

Shock pressure was 100. Pumped up to 150 takes it between the markers on the plastic guide. Front was OK.
Thanks to all for the advice and education...
Still don't know how sw gets his bike clean enough to look like new... mine is definitely not allowed indoors

 

[Gubbins]

Lesson one learned and applied. Now for lesson two
As far as i can gather the he red lever alters the rebound rate but I don't understand under what conditions I would need to do this...

 

[footpump]

recently just bought decathlon fs mtb and watched a couple youtube vids on bike fit /saddle height.
used inside seam method- 10cm middle of bottom bracket to top of saddle.
this was ok on kudos mtb and my sirrus elite.

however on the full sus mtb the saddle was far to high, I then noticed the bottom bracket sits about 50mm higher than on my other bikes.

still trying to get the height just right