With all the discussion about fork and shock springs, I couldn't find what the static and race sag should be. From what I understand, sag with the rider on the bike should be about one third of total travel, 3-4 inches, front and rear. This is measured as the difference between the the suspension off the ground and the rider on the bike with gear.
Using this method, (I am about 165#) I get 2" in front and 5" in the rear.
According to everything I read, the front springs are too weak and the rear shock spring is if anything too stiff. My measurements would indicate just the opposite!
I think I should reduce the preload in the rear (static sag is about 2") and if anything use softer springs in the front, or reduce the preload ( static sag in front is about 1").
Any thoughts?
Bruce W
Using this method, (I am about 165#) I get 2" in front and 5" in the rear.
According to everything I read, the front springs are too weak and the rear shock spring is if anything too stiff. My measurements would indicate just the opposite!
I think I should reduce the preload in the rear (static sag is about 2") and if anything use softer springs in the front, or reduce the preload ( static sag in front is about 1").
Any thoughts?
Bruce W