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Old 08-12-10, 09:10 AM
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Rock Shox tuning

Hi I did a search on the forums and didn't see this exactly what I needed.

I don't know a lot of mountain bikes. My brother in law and I want to start running some beginner's courses this autumn. I bought a bike with a Rock shox Sid Race on it. I figured out + and - air I think but I really don't understand Rebound tuning. There is a picture of a turtle and a rabbit and I thought that controls how quickly the compression rebounds but I really don't know and also have no idea which setting is correct for what riding. The bike shop just said set it in the middle What does it do exactly and how should I set it for different types of riding? Thanks
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Old 08-12-10, 09:15 AM
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What kind of riding are you doing?
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Here is a good article that should help you out.

https://www.calgarycycle.com/service/...suspension.asp
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thanks. I guess we are going to ride xc on the easiest trails we can find in the area then work our way up. We are both almost middle aged and not in super shape. I live in a fairly hilly area of Korea. I think there will be plenty of places to ride if we can just find them. The last time I fell into a group I felt like I was going to die from climbing and then the DH was too steep so I had to walk my bike down. Will have to find someone to show us some easy places.

That link helped a lot. thanks. I'm starting to get it and it looks like with no jumping I might want to set my bike up a little soft for traction. Does that make sense?
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Yeah....I race my MTB. Was running a little too stiff in the front in and having traction issues. Make sure you don't brake during the corners either. I have a bad habit of that.
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