Rear suspension sag?

**Woodman** · 7th December 2009, 19:18

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Sounds like the spring may be a bit strong solo but should be about perfect with a bit of gear on the back.

Have you ever seen marks bike without gear on it???

**warewolf** · 7th December 2009, 19:36

Originally Posted by marks

185mm total tavel
big sag = 25mm = 13%
rider & bike sag 75mm = 40%

sounds like it needs a bit more preload? - but I'll ride it for a bit and see how it goes

Ride and see, but yes you need to try more preload. From the numbers you also may need more spring. Static sag is good now @ 13%, but rider sag is too much @ 40%. If you add preload to fix (reduce) the rider sag, the static sag will also reduce. It could shrink to dismal levels which would indicate an over-preloaded weak spring. But it might not; the two numbers are not directly proportional.

Is this a new Ricor shock? If so, do they recommend particular sag numbers?

**Woodman** · 7th December 2009, 19:42

What is the relevance of static sag? surely it is not important because it doesn't include the riders weight. or is it just a guide to measure the strength of the spring when the rider sag is measured. Or am I confused?