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Old 01-02-2009, 08:53 AM
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Krasi,

How much do you weigh? Most new bikes are set up from the manufacturer for about a 175 lb rider (79.4Kg). If you're considerably outside this range either lighter or heavier you will most likely need different springs and this would need to be addressed first or everything else is out the window.

Search the suspension forum for setting the rear sag especially and don't be afraid to turn away on the clickers to see how changes affect the bike.

One of the best things you can do is find a nice short loop that is typical of the riding you do. Spend the day riding around that same loop and just keep trying different adjustments and rear sag settings to see how the bike reacts and what feels best. Go from one extreme to the other to feel the affects of the clickers.
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