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Shock Setup
SETUP SHOCK DHX 5.0
HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION The HSC adjuster has a twelve click
range that can be adjusted by inserting a 2.5mm allen key into one
of the angled holes. The HSC adjuster mainly affects the compression
damping during medium-to-fast suspension movements.
More high-speed compression damping- Clockwise rotation
Less high-speed compression damping- Counter clockwise rotation
REBOUND Rebound controls the rate at which your shock returns
after it has been compressed. The proper rebound setting is a
personal preference, and changes with rider weight, riding style, and
conditions. A rule of thumb is that the rebound should be as fast as possible
without kicking back and pushing the rider off the saddle. The rebound has
approximately 15 clicks of adjustment. For slower rebound, turn the red
adjuster knob clock wise. For faster rebound, turn the red adjuster knob
counterclockwise.
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SAG SETUP The 303 RDH has a sag guide built into the frame next to
the rail assembly to help with your shock settings. Indicated by the
laser etched hash marking on the rail. The first set or markings shows
the correct sag depending on the head angle setting. The second set of
markings indicates if full travel was achieved.
4LOW SPEED COMPRESSION The LSC adjuster has an 18 click range
of adjustment that is able to be adjusted by hand. The LSC adjuster
primarily affects the compression damping during slow speed suspension
movements.
More low-speed compression damping – Clockwise rotation
Less low-speed compression damping – Counter-clockwise rotation
BOTTOM-OUT RESISTANCE The bottom-out adjuster has 4 turns of
adjustment. This adjustment controls the bottoming resistance of the
shock, meaning it controls the compression on the final part of the shocks
stroke. The adjuster can be turned with a 3mm allen key inserted into one
of the holes around the perimeter of the dial.
More Resistance – clockwise rotation
Less Resistance – counter-clockwise rotation
BOOST VALVE The DHX RC4 has an air pressure range of 125-200
psi, and it must be pressurized. The boost valve allows for seamless
transition from small bumps to big drop bottom-outs.
For more bottom-out control, add 10-15 pounds of air pressure, to a
maximum of 200psi.
For less bottom out control, decrease the shocks air pressure by 10-15
pounds with the pump’s bleed valve, to a minimum of 125 psi
SETUP OVERVIEW The DHX RC4 employs both speed sensitive rebound damping and position sensitive
compression damping. There are four external adjustments that affect the compression and one external
adjustment for the rebound. The four compression adjustments are the Bottom Out Resistance, Boost Valve,
High Speed Compression, and Low Speed Compression. Bottom out resistance affects the final part of the
compression stroke, Boost Valve provides position – sensitive end stroke damping; this allows for a seamless
transition from small bumps to big drop bottom-outs. The Low Speed Compression adjuster affects the
compression damping during slow speed suspension movements, such as pedaling, g-outs or smooth jump
landings and the High Speed Compression adjuster affects the compression damping during medium-to-fast
suspension movements, such as steep jump faces, flat jump landings, and square edge bumps.
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