FunJimmy
Been Around the Block
Does anyone have experience with setting up FOX Podium RC1 shocks?
I recently purchased a pair but can't seem to get the correct sag setting using Fox's softest spring. Typical rule of thumb is 25% suspension sag with rider. According to Devin, these shocks have 3.47" of stroke so a good starting point would be about 7/8" (22mm) sag. Even with the softest springs the maximum amount of sag I get with 190# rider is 7mm. Only 1/3 of the ideal amount of sag. These shocks are WAY to stiff for our bikes.
How can Fox get it so wrong with over 40 years of technical expertise in the performance suspension business?
Does anyone have experience or a spring rate recommendation to suggest? I don't want to be shipping a whole lot of springs back and forth to get this right. I shouldn't have to!
I recently purchased a pair but can't seem to get the correct sag setting using Fox's softest spring. Typical rule of thumb is 25% suspension sag with rider. According to Devin, these shocks have 3.47" of stroke so a good starting point would be about 7/8" (22mm) sag. Even with the softest springs the maximum amount of sag I get with 190# rider is 7mm. Only 1/3 of the ideal amount of sag. These shocks are WAY to stiff for our bikes.
How can Fox get it so wrong with over 40 years of technical expertise in the performance suspension business?
Does anyone have experience or a spring rate recommendation to suggest? I don't want to be shipping a whole lot of springs back and forth to get this right. I shouldn't have to!