Air pressure

Ben03 · Air pressure

Are you particular about tyre/shock/fork pressure on your bike? Give your reasons, cowboy...

Syren Sistair

I probably should be though. I've just had my forks serviced and I totally regret not noting the set up before I sent them away! Months before I had them set up when I was in Canada by our guide Smoke and he set them up and I totally noticed the difference. Now the forks are like brand new and super stiff (until I get those drops sorted I'm sure they'll loosen up!).

Fox forks seem to be easier to set up. I once messed around with my Manitu swinger on the Yeti and one moment later oil everywhere... apparently you're not supposed to turn one of the dials... opps!

phils010

i just ride my bike like it is.
my whole bike is bodged together lol. havnt got a clue how to set up a dhx 5

JAW

Same, i'm terrible at that sort of thing - with tyres it's just a matter of pumping them up until they feel right, and as for forks, I haven't really touched them since the day I got the bike. Shame on me! Embarassed

Ben03

My forks are 05 Marzocchi's, so have been fit & forget. I adjust tyres slightly - soft when muddy, hard when dry etc but that's about as techical as it gets! (Have also kept the Swamp things on all year too).

phils010

i have 05 zocchi's too, so i never touch them. i think they could do with a service tho as ive hade them around 3 years Confused

same with tires, i keep the same pair till i think they need changing, and i run high rollers all year.

i have just got a few new parts to 'try' and install tho, so i stripped the hole bike and gave it a good clean and a regrease. first time since i got it lol.

Ben03