Front suspension fork

[opimax]

I was curious what others are running their air pressure on the front fork . I have a Platinum. I used to run at 125 or a little less. It seemed to quit holding pressure and I paid for a "service". I put 125 back in and it seemed like almost nothing. I have upped my pressure to 175 and it seems a little stiff but holding pressure and working. The rubber ring that shows furthest movement now stops at about 1/2 way. My riding is 99% paved trails and streets.

I welcome and appreciate all thoughts and insight

 

[stevenast]

welcome ... all thoughts

Haibike rx 29, rock shox recon silver - 120 pounds pressure (I weigh 180) - totally different bike of course but riding mostly all paved, like you.

 

[NoDTMF]

You need to set your Sag. Basically get on the bike with full weight slowly and the fork should compress 25% of its range. Try that out and play with it as you want.

 

[opimax]

I will do the Sag set up and see how it feels. I was hoping some one may have the range from x to x is normal and the unit is designed for y to y for this Suntour xxx that Stromer uses. I couldn't find anything in what is left of my paperwork

Thanks for the replies

 

[MLB]

I will do the Sag set up and see how it feels. I was hoping some one may have the range from x to x is normal and the unit is designed for y to y for this Suntour xxx that Stromer uses. I couldn't find anything in what is left of my paperwork

Thanks for the replies

Look up the fork specs at the fork manufacturer. Most air shocks use some formula using your body weight (+bike weight i think in this case) . 1psi-per lb or .75 per lb, etc

 

[spencer.justin]

Look up the fork specs at the fork manufacturer. Most air shocks use some formula using your body weight (+bike weight i think in this case) . 1psi-per lb or .75 per lb, etc

Because they have done the math of what body weights equal 25% sag. lol