Guides.
Practical guides on mountain bike suspension: setup, tuning, service, and the small details that make a real difference on the trail.
5 Warning Signs Your Mountain Bike Suspension Needs Service
Stanchion oil, stiction at the start of travel, weird clunks, lost bottom-out support: what each suspension warning sign means and how urgent it is.
Reading Suspension Symptoms: Harsh, Wallowing, Blowing Through Travel
Translate the way your bike feels into the dial that needs to change. A practical guide to diagnosing common suspension complaints on the trail.
How to Do a Fork Lower-Leg Service at Home
A step-by-step lower-leg service guide for Fox and RockShox forks. The 50-hour service most riders skip, and how to do it in your garage.
MTB Fork Service Intervals: What Skipping Them Actually Costs
Fox and RockShox publish fork service intervals for a reason. Here is what each service does, how often it is needed, and the real cost of putting it off.
Air vs Coil Shocks: Which Is Right for Your Bike?
Air shocks are lighter and adjustable. Coil shocks feel plusher and more consistent. Here is how to choose for your bike, weight, and riding style.
Volume Spacers and Tokens: When and How to Use Them
Volume spacers change how progressive your suspension feels. Here is when to add one, when to remove one, and what actually changes on the trail.
How Rider Weight Affects Mountain Bike Suspension Setup
Why your weight in riding gear changes everything: pressure, spring rate, damping, and tokens. Here is how each one shifts as you go up or down on the scale.
The 30% Sag Rule, and When You Should Break It
Most setup guides start with 30% sag. It is a fine starting point, but the right number depends on your bike, riding style, and the trails you ride.
Compression Damping Explained: High-Speed vs Low-Speed
What compression damping does, the difference between high-speed and low-speed compression, and how to know which dial to turn.
Rebound Damping: How to Dial It In Without Guessing
Rebound controls how fast your suspension extends after a hit. Here is how to find the right setting for your bike, weight, and trail.
How to Set Sag on Your Mountain Bike Fork and Shock
Step-by-step guide to setting sag on your MTB fork and rear shock. The single most important suspension setup task, and how to do it right.
Mountain Bike Suspension Setup: A Complete Guide
A start-to-finish guide to setting up your mountain bike suspension. Sag, rebound, compression, volume tokens, and how the dials work together.