hricko Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hello, I have just gotten into the world of trials when I bought a 2000 TXT 321. I am familiar with the motocorss world and am anxious to get into trials. One of the things I always do on my MX bike is set the sag to determine spring rates that I should use. I am 215 lbs and was curious if the concept of sag is used on trials bikes. How much of the suspension travel should be used with only my weight? Should I be looking to make adjustments to the suspension to make the bike work well for me. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosey Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 1/3 of the travel at least with body weight. So about 2" to 2.5"...If you are going to hit stuff fast etc. then go with a little less. If you are riding steadily then go with more and learn to feel that the wheels are doing. When the bike is old, setting sag is a bit more confusing, as there could be well over 1" of drop not sag. This will be due to play in the linkage.... It'd really help if you have linkage play to throw a few new bearings and bushes in there. Also normally you can get tto the shock spring adjuster withthe shock on the bike, so change it ride it and try it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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