I appreciate any and all Surron Ultra content but I'm afraid this video doesn't quite hit the mark. This is not how sag is set. Please consider reviewing the Race-Tech method of setting sag. In general, sag is set with either spring preload or replacing springs with a better spring rate based on your weight. Compression adjustment is for damping and affects stroke speed...it has no affect on sag. REAR SAG: Measure from the rear axle to a chosen spot on the rear fender with the rear wheel off the ground. Next, sit/stand in a neutral position on the bike while someone else measures the same points. This is rider sag. You're aiming for 25% of wheel travel. Adjust preload accordingly. Now as the bike sits with its own weight measure the same two points. This is free sag. Look up suggested values. If you're not in range with the free sag then you need a different spring. FRONT SAG: this measurement is not to the ground but measures the actual stroke of the shock. With the bike off the ground measure the exposed chrome portion of the fork tube. Now sit/stand on bike and have same points measured again. You'll looking for ~20% sag. Most bikes do not have preload adjustment for the fork. If your sag is too much you can add spacers to increase spring preload. Don't get carried away with this. If your sag is too far off from 20% you'll need to purchase springs with a different spring rate to achieve proper sag.
We always measure sag and co IN line with the shock... Depends a little on what is written in the handbook, but at least the front I've never seen measured 90 degree from the ground... Always directly against dust seal and so on... - Still a useful video for me, I don't own a Surron (yet?)...
Your good at making videos for ultra bee. You should do a detailed video on the range with each mode, and try each mode on different types of terrain. Would get you lots of views
Pretty sure the bike is supposed to be on a stand when you measure for SAG without sitting on it, its supposed to be suspended with the rear off the ground
Never put my bikes up on a stand to measure my sag and really its just for the rear as that is where most of the rider weight is. Just the difference with and without rider on it. Also important to ride it for a few minutes to warm things up before measuring as it can change from when its cold.
I appreciate any and all Surron Ultra content but I'm afraid this video doesn't quite hit the mark. This is not how sag is set. Please consider reviewing the Race-Tech method of setting sag. In general, sag is set with either spring preload or replacing springs with a better spring rate based on your weight. Compression adjustment is for damping and affects stroke speed...it has no affect on sag.
REAR SAG: Measure from the rear axle to a chosen spot on the rear fender with the rear wheel off the ground. Next, sit/stand in a neutral position on the bike while someone else measures the same points. This is rider sag. You're aiming for 25% of wheel travel. Adjust preload accordingly. Now as the bike sits with its own weight measure the same two points. This is free sag. Look up suggested values. If you're not in range with the free sag then you need a different spring.
FRONT SAG: this measurement is not to the ground but measures the actual stroke of the shock. With the bike off the ground measure the exposed chrome portion of the fork tube. Now sit/stand on bike and have same points measured again. You'll looking for ~20% sag. Most bikes do not have preload adjustment for the fork. If your sag is too much you can add spacers to increase spring preload. Don't get carried away with this. If your sag is too far off from 20% you'll need to purchase springs with a different spring rate to achieve proper sag.
Getting the rear spring made exactly for your riding weight can greatly help the bikes handling and help you achieve proper sag.
Thanks for this video. Your the first do it for ultra bee
Thanks
We always measure sag and co IN line with the shock... Depends a little on what is written in the handbook, but at least the front I've never seen measured 90 degree from the ground... Always directly against dust seal and so on... - Still a useful video for me, I don't own a Surron (yet?)...
Your good at making videos for ultra bee.
You should do a detailed video on the range with each mode, and try each mode on different types of terrain. Would get you lots of views
The modes don't work like that... They only limit the maximum power output... So you could get the exact same range with sport as with eco...
You seem to be mistaken changing the compression and rebound affects how the suspension reacts when setting your sag this is set from the spring only
This is why you don't just listen to youtubers
Thanks for the video. Can you make one on how to change the brake pads on the Ultra Bee?
Sure thing, we will try to get one out asap
Pretty sure the bike is supposed to be on a stand when you measure for SAG without sitting on it, its supposed to be suspended with the rear off the ground
You can just lift it, but if you're alone, it's easier to do it your way...
Sorry but you can't adjust preload in the ultra bee fork
Never put my bikes up on a stand to measure my sag and really its just for the rear as that is where most of the rider weight is. Just the difference with and without rider on it. Also important to ride it for a few minutes to warm things up before measuring as it can change from when its cold.
Good info! Thanks! we are working on a new vid to include more info
Not sure you know what your talking about fella?
It may not be perfect, but I'm grateful he made it. Can't find any others for Ultra Bee yet.
This man has no clue what he his saying