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Basic Terms & Shock Set-Up Overview
TERMS
Bottomed Out: When a shock absorber or suspension fork (herein after referred to as “shock”)
is compressed completely and all the suspension travel has been used.
Compression Stroke: The motion of the shock in response to an impact.
Damping: Internal mechanism to control the speed of compression or rebound.
psi: Pounds per square inch
Rebound: The extension or return stroke of the shock.
Sag: Compression of the shock caused by the rider’s weight.
Spring Rate: The amount of force required to compress the spring.
Topped Out: When all the suspension travel is available (shock is fully extended).
SET-UP
Please refer to the individual shock manufacturer’s technical manuals for specific information
on how to adjust the shocks on your Giant dual suspension bicycle.
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