8
Sag
Recommended Sag
for Scalpel
25%
of shock travel
Sag is the distance the bike suspension
compresses with a rider (wearing all appropriate
gear) mounted in a normal riding position
(seated, hands on handlebar and feet on the
pedals) on fl at ground.
The recommended sag for your bike is intended
to maximize the bike's suspension travel and it is
usually specifi ed as a percentage (%) of the fork
or shock's total travel. See the "Specifi cations"
section in this manual.
Maintaining the recommended sag in both the
front and rear suspension helps assure that the
fork and shock travel operates normally without
the excessive top-out or bottom-out that can
lead to diffi cult handling or damage.
CAUTION
Please read the fork/shock manufacturer's
owner's manual or the instructions provided
before attempting any set-up or adjustment.
CAUT001
Small adjustments to sag are performed by
adjusting preload of the shock or fork. This is done
by adding or removing spring shims, adjusting
the installed length of the spring with a preload
adjusting ring, or with air springs, changing air
pressure settings.
Larger adjustments to sag are require changing
the installed springs in the fork or shock.
Changing the spring may be a simple task or very
complex depending on the design of the fork or
shock. In general: increasing preload decreases
sag, decreasing preload increases sag.
Finding a suitable sag setting within the
suspension fork or rear shock range is a matter of
personal preference taking body weight and how
you ride into consideration.
Selecting Rear Shocks
WARNING
SELECT ONLY COMPATIBLE SHOCK/ FORKS
FOR YOUR BIKE. DO NOT MODIFY YOUR
BIKE IN ANY WAY TO MOUNT ONE. HAVE
YOUR SHOCK OR FORK INSTALLED BY A
PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC
· Riding with the wrong rear shock can damage
the frame. You could have a serious accident.
Make sure that the total travel, eyelet-to-eyelet
length, and stroke length of the rear shock you
select meets the specifi cations listed in this
manual.
· When selecting different shocks or forks for
your bike, make sure that the shock or fork you
select is compatible with your bike's design
and how you will use your bike.
WARN003
Parts Identifi cation (Figure 6)
1. Upper Shock Bolt
2. Washer,12.5ODx6.5IDx1.6MMTHKSS
3. Nut (Nylock)
4. Lower Shock Bolt (M6x1.0x45mm, SHCS)
5. Lock Nut (Nyloc)
