need some insight on SAG
12-02-07, 04:29 PM
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need some insight on SAG
I just purchased a full suspension cannondale and need to know the in's and out's of SAG, if I run set to the manuels instructions it seems awfully soft! Any thoughts would be welcome, BTW ride in Ohio!
12-02-07, 04:38 PM
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some details? height? weight? shock? travel? manual recommendation?
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It depends on what kind of riding you do. Most XC-ish guys run their suspension a bit firmer. Gravity people like a bit more sag, because it gives them negative travel and thus better tracking.
12-02-07, 08:32 PM
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Usually set up to 25% to 30%. Follow the instructions and ride. If you find it is too soft then adjust for slightly less sag. Use a zip tie for the fork and use the o-ring on your rear. It's going to be different for everyone and their own preferences.
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Trust the manual. Adjust later one ay or the other after you've ridden it some.
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12-03-07, 04:13 AM
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MX599, shock is an answerproducts radium, recommendtion at 190mm static to 175 at 30%, wt 155 ht 5'9", mostly ride xc! thanks to all for info so far, I have an O ring on the shock at noticed it bottoming out on some drops at 30%.
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25% sag is a good rule of thumb. I use to run mine at about 15% and thought the bike worked great but it is MUCH better at 25%.
12-03-07, 02:22 PM
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I like a firm ride, sometimes think I should sell the suspension fork and run rigid, but my terrain is pretty mild.
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About sag
Yeah sag seems to be something the shock makers don't understand. Most XC bikes should sag around 20 to 25% of the travel lenght of the shock. Work it from there to your liking. Do this first before setting rebound or compression if you have it.
1. Deflate shock completly to find where it bottoms and then inflate completly to find top. Equate this travel length (inches) to 100%. Now do the math to come up with what 25% would equal, or 1/4.
2. Mark that spot with a gasket or rubber band.
3. Inflate shock with air till solid. Have someone slowly let it out with you sitting on bike untill that 25% mark is reached.
4. Set rebound and compression.
Hope this helps...
1. Deflate shock completly to find where it bottoms and then inflate completly to find top. Equate this travel length (inches) to 100%. Now do the math to come up with what 25% would equal, or 1/4.
2. Mark that spot with a gasket or rubber band.
3. Inflate shock with air till solid. Have someone slowly let it out with you sitting on bike untill that 25% mark is reached.
4. Set rebound and compression.
Hope this helps...
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