So I've got a few questions but they probably aren't worth bugging Jeremy or Eric with (they've already helped me a ton.)
I've got a Seeker on the way but I haven't had a suspension fork (or a new mountain bike, to be honest) since elastomers were all the rage, and Jeremy suggested 160psi for me since I'm a heavier rider. The issue is that I don't have a shock pump, so now my question.
What pressure does the Recon come stock?
I'm assuming the bike doesn't come with the shock pump since they're ~$35 on Amazon. Correct assumption?
I'll eventually pick one up but stretched the budget to grab this and another set of pedals, plus a bunch of race registrations and a bike tour over the next month, so need to cool the purchases for a while.
They're probably set between 100-125 psi. Don't try to use another style pump or even worse a compressor to try to add air. They move too high volume of air. Just order a pump when you can. You may be able to stop by a shop and have them adjust it or ask a friend.
I knew not to try to fill it with a standard pump and wouldn't think to use a compressor, but always happy to have a reminder.
I'm about 235lbs dressed. Am I going to damage the shock in anyway by riding it (xc/light trail, roots but nothing crazy) until I get it up to 160? He also suggested adjusting the rebound so that will be done as well. This is all Greek to me.
I knew not to try to fill it with a standard pump and wouldn't think to use a compressor, but always happy to have a reminder.
I'm about 235lbs dressed. Am I going to damage the shock in anyway by riding it (xc/light trail, roots but nothing crazy) until I get it up to 160? He also suggested adjusting the rebound so that will be done as well. This is all Greek to me.
Any bike shop worth their salt should set the pressure for you. As little time as it should take them, they might do it for free. Buy a spare tube or bottle cage or something to give a little back.
So I've got a few questions but they probably aren't worth bugging Jeremy or Eric with (they've already helped me a ton.)
I've got a Seeker on the way but I haven't had a suspension fork (or a new mountain bike, to be honest) since elastomers were all the rage, and Jeremy suggested 160psi for me since I'm a heavier rider. The issue is that I don't have a shock pump, so now my question.
What pressure does the Recon come stock?
I'm assuming the bike doesn't come with the shock pump since they're ~$35 on Amazon. Correct assumption?
I'll eventually pick one up but stretched the budget to grab this and another set of pedals, plus a bunch of race registrations and a bike tour over the next month, so need to cool the purchases for a while.
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