SAG is the amount your fork compresses under your body weight (don’t for-
get to include your riding gear), also referred to as Rider Weight. Remember
that these are only starting points and adjustments will vary based on rider
ability, trail conditions and personal preference.
After you are done setting up your suspension fork according to the rec-
ommended base settings, check your SAG to make sure you are within the
recommended SAG settings.
Travel 15% SAG
(Firm) 20% SAG
(Plush)
100 mm (3.9 in) 15 mm (0.6 in) 20 mm (0.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in) 17 mm (0.7 in) 22 mm (0.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in) 18 mm (0.8 in) 24 mm (0.9 in)
130 mm (5.1 in) 20 mm (0.8 in) 26 mm (1.0 in)
140 mm (5.5 in) 21 mm (0.8 in) 28 mm (1.1 in)
150 mm (5.9 in) 23 mm (0.9 in) 30 mm (1.2 in)
160 mm (6.3 in) 24 mm (0.9 in) 32 mm (1.3 in)
170 mm (6.7 in) 26 mm (1.0 in) 34 mm (1.3 in)
180 mm (7.1 in) 27 mm (1.1 in) 36 mm (1.4 in)
203 mm (8.0 in) 30 mm (1.2 in) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Step 1: SAG Setting
The recommended SAG is 15% - 20%. Setting proper SAG
is the only way to nd the right air pressure for your fork.
Refer to the chart below to nd the proper SAG.
SAG RANGE
1. Do not ride your bicycle if any one of the following test criteria is not passed! Riding your bike without
eliminating any defect or carrying out the necessary adjustments can result in an accident, serious injury or
even death.
2. Do you notice any cracks, dents, bent or tarnished parts of your suspension fork or any other part of your
bicycle? If so, please contact a trained and qualied bicycle mechanic to check your fork and/or complete
bike.
3. Do you notice any oil leaking out of your fork? Check hidden areas like behind the fork arch under the
crown and main seals. If so, please consult a trained and qualied bicycle mechanic to check your fork or
bike.
4. Make sure your wheels are perfectly centered in order to avoid any contact with suspension fork or brake
system.
5. Make sure the thru-axle system is secure. There should be no play between hub and fork lower. Reference
wheel installation section for proper instructions.
6. Compress your fork with your body weight. If it feels too soft, inate to the proper pressure to achieve
accurate SAG, inate until your SAG is between 15-20%. Please also refer to SAG section for more details.
7. Make sure your brakes are properly installed/adjusted and work appropriately. This also applies to every
other part of your bike like handlebars, pedals, crank arms, seat post, saddle, etc.
8. Check the cable length and routing of your components. Make sure they do not interfere with your steer-
ing actions or full compression and extension of your fork.
Pre-Ride Check
