Best vid I've seen so far for someone like me who's setting up a full sus bike for the first time. Just wanted to know what a good base setting looked like and this nails it.
This is by far the clearest and simplest tutorial in correctly adjusting your suspension. Highly recommend to viewing it and doing it. So far....it improved the ride of our MTBs dramatically....The bikes have never felt or ridden better than they have in the last 2 days than all the other 50+ days. Plan on spending more like 30 minutes per bike and 60 minutes if you need to remove fork or shock tokens per your tutorial outcomes. Excellent work Bike Radar!
@Al Castill high-end coil shocks are as good and even better than any air shock on the market depending on the brand and model. Anybody who tells you otherwise is either a shill, a sponsored Rider or somebody who doesn't know their ass from their elbow when it comes to the physics of telescopic Fork suspension. There are several good coil Fork manufacturers that provide MTB Forks. Plan on spending $1,000 or more. Öhlins, Cane Creek, DT Swiss & Push ( both actually utilize both a coil and air) 👍
This should be the first video that comes up when you type in "adjusting mountain bike shock". For some reason, other videos space them out into "here's how to adjust sag" and that's it, or "here's how to adjust rebound" and that's it. I've bought a rear air shock for my bike and have never done this before, so why do all the videos assume I already know how to do the rest? Give me a dumbed down, super basic video that a 10 year old kid can understand, and make sure to do it for the FULL adjustment of shocks - wouldn't do you much help to ONLY adjust rebound and not have the correct sag, now would it? This video is the best.
Thanks so much! This is the first suspension setup video I've come across that doesn't basically say "Set sag at 30% and ride it and tweak it based on how it feels". So simple to follow and I feel like it's a really good starting point!
useful video. For those with a fork without rubber rings, you can temporarily use a zip tie to achieve the same thing. don't leave them on or you risk scratching the stantions over time
A zip tie cannot technically scratch your stanchion any more than an oring can, it's a lot softer than the oxide coating covering it, and the travel indicator only moves once per ride really.
@@bikeradar Thanks for great and relevant content. My first full sus rig is the new 2020 Reign 2 29er and want to make sure I get the most out of it. Thanks again.
These videos are outstanding. I had a few 'aha' moments that helped demystify suspension setup. This is the first time someone has stressed how important it is to have the front shock rebounding at the same time or first to keep you from going over the bars!
Took my full sus bike to the shops for tunning and the guys there never just pumped the fork and shock. They didn’t even mention sag, progression or rebound. I already had an idea from watching this great video. Now I’m setting my own suspension by just watching this video and learning.
The best suspension setup video. It explains all aspects that I gathered from many videos and articles. I'd love to see the v2 with more complex adjusting like high low compression etc
Finally...a logical, easy, straight-forward approach to setting up the suspension. I'm sure I've always been off a bit. Thanks so much for sharing this video.
You guys actually made a video about suspension settings that helps anyone dial it in simply and easily. Everyone else just explains the science behind sag and volume spacers which doesnt help at all. Thank you
This is an extraordinarily well done video! I've never seen anyone, ever, explain the details of rebound as you did. All I've ever heard is "adjust the rebound until it feels right"... what the heck does that mean? You gave simple details on a full suspension set up... well done bro!
Hands down the best video or source of information on setting up air shocks and forks. Can't believe the difference its made to my bike. Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was understandable step by step for a not so technically skilled guy like me. I have struggled a lot to set the suspension on my Xanthem29 but now i might just make it. Thank You for helping with this video.
I saw many tutorial but this is the best one. It gives you all the information you need for setting. It's very simple to follow and the video capture the right scenes. Thank you a lot.
My second comment following the set-up and a good ride on my local DH-Light and jump-lines. Awesome! Immediately improved every aspect of my riding. Literally amazing how good my bike is now!
Such a great video! So many others where people just talk to the camera and try to explain things. Here's the first where I've seen some real world tests I can go and do.
Great video! I just bought a bike 2nd hand. Will go through the drills. Very simple to understand and you don't talk too fast either! Thanks for your time. Excellent video!
Forget the pressure chart on short-travel RockShox forks. My Reba recommends to run something like 110 psi for a guy my size, but the sag and feel is spot on with 78 psi and three spacers fitted. Trust in your sag reading and test it out on the trails.
Some of those RS charts are crazy! Not only the short travelled ones, though. I think RS are afraid, that people will bottom out and blame them for it, so they just play safe and advise people to set it up way too firm.
My Fox 36 is the same. It recommends 68psi for a minimum air pressure for someone at 150... I’m 175lbs and I have it set at 60PSI and one token. I can’t get it past 80% sag on the fork so I might take out the spacer!
Not gonna lie. I'm a month into these settings and each day I feel dumber than the other. This guide is the best. The examples are logical and easy to follow. Too bad he didn't tackle compression settings as well.
Ive been riding 30 years, 20 of those on FS. First bike being Giant NRS. I have never heard suspension adjust explained so clearly. I whipped out an old bike that has been adjusted to my optimum after years of riding and it was pretty much spot on to your recommendation you achieve in 10 min. Great job
Thanks man. I subbed. I recently bought a full suspension bike but it just didn’t feel right. These settings instantly made me a little better of a rider.
Finally a clear explanation of suspension setup. Now my Fox rear shock has one more dial with setting of 1 2 and 3. I’m not sure what its for but leave it on 2.
Excellent video! I wasn't sure what the manufactuers settings are for my fork. You video did a fabulous job of explaining how to set up the sag, rebound, and even the travel length in order to take full advantage of your shock / fork. Thank you!
My god. Thats probably the most helpful and accurately and well explained video not only on this topic, but overall on the internet :D Insane. Thank you very much for making this! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great video, I would also like to know more about low speed compressions adjustments as some others have stated as well but this video is very concise, the best I have watched on suspension set up!
For the front I do this: Find a place with a lot of small/sharp berms. Set it at the lowest/least amount of compression. You will feel like you are blowing through your front suspension and losing stability out of the berm. Add more compression until it not blowing through and start riding smoothly and stable through the berms. You don't want too much compression as it will make your suspension feel harsh. Just enough to give you that stability, so it doesn't blow through it all and becomes unstable :-)
Wow! I've done as explained in the video and it's almost like I have new (and better) bike ! Finally, my rebound and balance are set properly :) Thank you!
Thank you guys so much for this video, this was the only video I found that didn't confuse me at all. I'll be saving this for later when I get my Ripmo AF!
Great job explaining this so clearly. It's already a confusing topic as it is. I didn't hear anything about tips for best compression settings? Correct me if I'm wrong but what I think I know is: Firmer + comp = better for loose dirt & smoother, flowly fast trails. will stiffen the suspension and make the bike rider higher in the stroke? Softer - comp = best for chunk, roots rougher terrain, more plush of a ride. Thanks for the vid!
This is great! I've always just got on my new bikes throughout the years and never really bothered setting-up my suspension properly. Can't wait to see if it makes a difference. Thank you! 👍
Great video Bike radar. Several things to add though. Make sure your tires are not too soft or this will effect how the bike bounces. Also you should get full or close to full travel about once every typical ride, if not you are not getting the most out of your suspension. Lastly, sitting on the bike with the dropper post down is going to bias more weight to the rear leaving you with a higher pressure. This is not incorrect just something to keep in mind.
This was the best video ever to explain this topic.. Thank you so much..
Our pleasure!
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Saudi Mike yes, sounded true and tested👌👌👌
Agree 100%. Great setup video.
Agree! This is the most concise common sense tutorial. Thank you!
3 Years past and I think this is still the best video to guide the setup of suspensions. Nice work brother & thank you!
Best vid I've seen so far for someone like me who's setting up a full sus bike for the first time. Just wanted to know what a good base setting looked like and this nails it.
Great, glad you liked it!
John smith how are you doing after one year of riding a full sus bike? Ill get one in about 2 months.
Thank you for sharing. MTBer for 25 years and nobody has ever been quite so succinct in explaining this. Good work!
Yup, 2023 and I'm setting my suspension to this video. Thank you brotha
This is by far the clearest and simplest tutorial in correctly adjusting your suspension. Highly recommend to viewing it and doing it. So far....it improved the ride of our MTBs dramatically....The bikes have never felt or ridden better than they have in the last 2 days than all the other 50+ days. Plan on spending more like 30 minutes per bike and 60 minutes if you need to remove fork or shock tokens per your tutorial outcomes. Excellent work Bike Radar!
Thanks!
hahaha this tutorial beats that 20 minute nerd talk tutorial too complicated for us mortals. haha
Finally, a suspension set up video that teaches you why and how to properly tune fromt and rear. Thanks man!
This is really good stuff! Thanks guys
BKXC I watch your vids
Al Castill what fork do you currently have? Air is worth it but a nice coil could still make a difference.
Actually it's not but you are comments don't surprise me 🙄
@Al Castill high-end coil shocks are as good and even better than any air shock on the market depending on the brand and model. Anybody who tells you otherwise is either a shill, a sponsored Rider or somebody who doesn't know their ass from their elbow when it comes to the physics of telescopic Fork suspension. There are several good coil Fork manufacturers that provide MTB Forks. Plan on spending $1,000 or more. Öhlins, Cane Creek, DT Swiss & Push ( both actually utilize both a coil and air) 👍
Absolutely brilliant explanation, straight to the point, no waffling on for hours, excellent vid!
This should be the first video that comes up when you type in "adjusting mountain bike shock". For some reason, other videos space them out into "here's how to adjust sag" and that's it, or "here's how to adjust rebound" and that's it. I've bought a rear air shock for my bike and have never done this before, so why do all the videos assume I already know how to do the rest? Give me a dumbed down, super basic video that a 10 year old kid can understand, and make sure to do it for the FULL adjustment of shocks - wouldn't do you much help to ONLY adjust rebound and not have the correct sag, now would it?
This video is the best.
Great, well communicated & organised vid. Not shouting or trying to be funny. Just giving good clear information.
Thanks so much! This is the first suspension setup video I've come across that doesn't basically say "Set sag at 30% and ride it and tweak it based on how it feels". So simple to follow and I feel like it's a really good starting point!
That's great to hear Christopher! Glad you liked the video and happy trails. BikeRadar
useful video.
For those with a fork without rubber rings, you can temporarily use a zip tie to achieve the same thing. don't leave them on or you risk scratching the stantions over time
That's true, good point @hydra66
Thanks for advice
Or use a bit of packaging cord well tied around the stanchion.
Or cut a rubber band and tie it around the stanchion
A zip tie cannot technically scratch your stanchion any more than an oring can, it's a lot softer than the oxide coating covering it, and the travel indicator only moves once per ride really.
Of all the google searching, this video describes this in the simplest yet most specific way. Thank you
I've just bought my first mountain bike and this video has been super helpful - thanks!
Best explanation of set up I have seen. Set it, ride it, tweak as needed.
glad you found it useful and thanks for watching!
@@bikeradar Thanks for great and relevant content. My first full sus rig is the new 2020 Reign 2 29er and want to make sure I get the most out of it. Thanks again.
These videos are outstanding. I had a few 'aha' moments that helped demystify suspension setup. This is the first time someone has stressed how important it is to have the front shock rebounding at the same time or first to keep you from going over the bars!
Took my full sus bike to the shops for tunning and the guys there never just pumped the fork and shock. They didn’t even mention sag, progression or rebound. I already had an idea from watching this great video. Now I’m setting my own suspension by just watching this video and learning.
FINALLY found a video that breaks it down correctly.
The best suspension setup video. It explains all aspects that I gathered from many videos and articles. I'd love to see the v2 with more complex adjusting like high low compression etc
What a great video! Five years after learning how to bike and I'm only watching this now!
Finally...a logical, easy, straight-forward approach to setting up the suspension. I'm sure I've always been off a bit. Thanks so much for sharing this video.
I almost regretted buying a full suspension this past week until I found this video. Great tutorial 👌 bike rides awesome now 😎
Thanks for watching, great to hear you're enjoying your new bike 🤩
Great, no-nonsense and to the point.
Can I just say this video was packed with great information bottom to top with no bullshit in between! How refreshing! Thank you!!!!
Thank you. This is by far one of the most concise and user-friendly videos I've seen on shock setup.
Extremely useful video, that's 10 minutes of my life spent very well!
Best suspension video ever. And I've now watched 5 in the last couple days. Bravo!
You guys actually made a video about suspension settings that helps anyone dial it in simply and easily. Everyone else just explains the science behind sag and volume spacers which doesnt help at all. Thank you
Finally, a great explanation that's concise and easy to understand and follow.
The best video on RUclips about how to set up suspension of a bike! Thank you so much!
This is an extraordinarily well done video! I've never seen anyone, ever, explain the details of rebound as you did. All I've ever heard is "adjust the rebound until it feels right"... what the heck does that mean? You gave simple details on a full suspension set up... well done bro!
my respect dude you did a great job by explaining the suspension dial
Thats the best explanation of how to set rebound i,ve heard.
Had some wobbly landings @ the bikepark some weeks ago. After setting up my suspension like this my landings became super stabile. Thx!
hands down the best video for understanding and setting up the syspection
The best video on the web so far for explaining suspension set up. Kudos!
This is the best MTB suspension set up guide out there.
Wow this was by far the most helpful suspension tuning tutorial I've seen. Really well done with some major tips - thanks so much!
Straight to the point, and all useful information. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
Hands down the best video or source of information on setting up air shocks and forks. Can't believe the difference its made to my bike. Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best video ever on suspension set up. Easy to understand. Thank you so very much!
Why have I only found this now. Very well explained
Watch at end of the year 2021. Easy to understand for beginners like me. Nice explanation 💪💪
This was understandable step by step for a not so technically skilled guy like me. I have struggled a lot to set the suspension on my Xanthem29 but now i might just make it. Thank You for helping with this video.
I saw many tutorial but this is the best one. It gives you all the information you need for setting. It's very simple to follow and the video capture the right scenes. Thank you a lot.
Thanks for watching and glad you found the video useful!
Awesome stuff. The most simplified but technically sound video on suspension setting.
My second comment following the set-up and a good ride on my local DH-Light and jump-lines. Awesome! Immediately improved every aspect of my riding. Literally amazing how good my bike is now!
Such a great video! So many others where people just talk to the camera and try to explain things. Here's the first where I've seen some real world tests I can go and do.
Great video! I just bought a bike 2nd hand. Will go through the drills.
Very simple to understand and you don't talk too fast either! Thanks for your time. Excellent video!
I'm so glad I watched this! Outstanding job at explaining such a critical adjustment. Thank you!
Like many others, I found this video more informative and easy to understand than the rest. Thanks for a great video!
Forget the pressure chart on short-travel RockShox forks. My Reba recommends to run something like 110 psi for a guy my size, but the sag and feel is spot on with 78 psi and three spacers fitted. Trust in your sag reading and test it out on the trails.
Some of those RS charts are crazy! Not only the short travelled ones, though. I think RS are afraid, that people will bottom out and blame them for it, so they just play safe and advise people to set it up way too firm.
My Fox 36 is the same. It recommends 68psi for a minimum air pressure for someone at 150... I’m 175lbs and I have it set at 60PSI and one token. I can’t get it past 80% sag on the fork so I might take out the spacer!
Not gonna lie. I'm a month into these settings and each day I feel dumber than the other. This guide is the best. The examples are logical and easy to follow. Too bad he didn't tackle compression settings as well.
Ive been riding 30 years, 20 of those on FS. First bike being Giant NRS. I have never heard suspension adjust explained so clearly. I whipped out an old bike that has been adjusted to my optimum after years of riding and it was pretty much spot on to your recommendation you achieve in 10 min. Great job
Best, easiest to follow suspension setup video I've been able to find. Thanks!
This was so much better explained than many videos I have watched. Thank you 👍
This was one of the best if not the best set up guide I've seen so far. I just did not understand the how the damping set up for the shock. Cheers
Yes. Done what you said. And what a difference feels like a different bike. I was miles to slow on my front rebound.
Thanks man. I subbed. I recently bought a full suspension bike but it just didn’t feel right. These settings instantly made me a little better of a rider.
I set my bike up following this video, made such a difference thank you for uploading
Finally a clear explanation of suspension setup. Now my Fox rear shock has one more dial with setting of 1 2 and 3. I’m not sure what its for but leave it on 2.
that's probably three levels of 'lock-out' - one for pedaling up hill, one for level terrain, one for downhill/rough terrain
Wow! This is the best explanation, with the best suggestions you can find on the internet! Well done guys!
Definitively the best video on this topic up till now.... Thanks!
Great video! best I’ve seen on suspension setup
Excellent video! I wasn't sure what the manufactuers settings are for my fork. You video did a fabulous job of explaining how to set up the sag, rebound, and even the travel length in order to take full advantage of your shock / fork. Thank you!
Thanks for watching from you friends at BikeRadar!
Best vid I've seen for getting suspension setup done quickly and easily. Thanks!
My god. Thats probably the most helpful and accurately and well explained video not only on this topic, but overall on the internet :D Insane. Thank you very much for making this! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is the simplest illustration for this process. Thanks!
just got a new fork so will be referring to this. Handy video guys, cheers!
This is an excellent video. Very thorough yet simple to follow. Will be bookmarking this one!
Fantastic video brotha! Thank you so much for all your knowledge on setting forks up correctly.
Thanks for watching, and glad you enjoyed the video!
That is without doubt the most useful video about suspension set-up I have ever watched. Thank you so much for posting it 👍🏻
This is by far the best video and explanation of sag, progression and rebound I have ever seen. Thank you!
Good job. Quick and easy setup.
Thank you, I've just setup my fork on the hardtail. Feels better already. Looking forward to a blitz tomorrow.
Excellent tutorial. Well done and thank you!
Very helpful. Just finished building and setting up my first full-sus.
Thanks, adjusted my full suspension mtb👍👍👍
Finally, something that goes into debt without complicating the hold process!! :)
Best suspension adjustment advice ever
Thank you!! Best video I have seen on set up. Easy and concise!
Great video, I would also like to know more about low speed compressions adjustments as some others have stated as well but this video is very concise, the best I have watched on suspension set up!
For the front I do this: Find a place with a lot of small/sharp berms. Set it at the lowest/least amount of compression. You will feel like you are blowing through your front suspension and losing stability out of the berm. Add more compression until it not blowing through and start riding smoothly and stable through the berms. You don't want too much compression as it will make your suspension feel harsh. Just enough to give you that stability, so it doesn't blow through it all and becomes unstable :-)
Great instructional video fellas. Thank you.
One of best videos on mtb suspension
Wow! I've done as explained in the video and it's almost like I have new (and better) bike !
Finally, my rebound and balance are set properly :) Thank you!
The best video explaining this topic I've ever seen! thanks!
By far the best tutorial for front and rear suspension awesome video thx
Thank you guys so much for this video, this was the only video I found that didn't confuse me at all. I'll be saving this for later when I get my Ripmo AF!
Great job explaining this so clearly. It's already a confusing topic as it is. I didn't hear anything about tips for best compression settings?
Correct me if I'm wrong but what I think I know is:
Firmer + comp = better for loose dirt & smoother, flowly fast trails. will stiffen the suspension and make the bike rider higher in the stroke?
Softer - comp = best for chunk, roots rougher terrain, more plush of a ride.
Thanks for the vid!
Really nice comprehensive guide, and for someone not too sure on the lingo you did a great job :)
This is great!
I've always just got on my new bikes throughout the years and never really bothered setting-up my suspension properly. Can't wait to see if it makes a difference.
Thank you! 👍
Great to hear you found the video useful and thanks for watching! BikeRadar
Awesome and super simple steps. Thanks man!
This is so helpful thanks a lot. Although I don’t have a shock pump.....
Excellent video.
one of the best videos for suspension setup
Great video. Simple and informative
Thanks for making this video my bike was the best it’s ever been to day after implementing the info into my bike cheers guys , keep up the great work
Absolutley brilliantly explained - thank you so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Bike radar. Several things to add though. Make sure your tires are not too soft or this will effect how the bike bounces. Also you should get full or close to full travel about once every typical ride, if not you are not getting the most out of your suspension. Lastly, sitting on the bike with the dropper post down is going to bias more weight to the rear leaving you with a higher pressure. This is not incorrect just something to keep in mind.