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SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT FUNDAMENTALS
Before adjusting your Megawatt Carbon suspension settings, it’s good to understand suspension terminology to get the
most from your set-up.
REBOUND
This controls the return speed of suspension after compression. The return (rebound) speed of the suspension will affect
traction and control. Optimising your rebound at a controlled speed will help maintain traction and control, this is also
rider preference and terrain sensitive. Set the rebound to quick, and the suspension will bounce off trail objects losing
traction and control. Rebound that is too slow will result in the suspension packing into its travel and not rebounding
for the next trail impact. Please make incremental changes to rebound to find a setting that suits your riding style and
terrain. Incremental changes will also ensure the suspension action remains familiar and does not work in a manner that
is uncontrolled.
COMPRESSION
Suspension can be supplied with ‘Low-Speed Compression’ (LSC) and ‘High-Speed Compression’ (HSC) damping adjustment.
LSC
This refers the damping of the suspension during slower compressions. Typically, this would be affected by rider weighed
shifts, landing drops/jumps onto transitions, cornering, smaller/less often bumps and braking forces. Increasing LSC helps
keep the suspension higher in its travel to help maintain speed on smoother terrain but can reduce sensitivity. Decreasing
LSC allows the suspension to compress easier and work better on rougher terrain.
HSC
his refers the damping of the suspension during quicker compressions. Typically, aspects of riding that include fast/large
hits, square edge impacts, and large drops or jumps. Increasing the HSC will help prevent bottom out on large impacts but
may reduce sensitivity. Decreasing HSC will allow the suspension to move quicker in bumpier terrain but is more likely to
bottom out under large impacts.
Comprehensive set-up guides for the RockShox suspension installed to the Megawatt Carbon can be found on the SRAM
Service webpage.
SHOCK SIZE / TUNE / UPGRADING
If you wish to change your shock for an upgrade or a different model to your preference, please consult with your suspension
supplier to ensure the shock is the correct size and the tune suits the kinematics of the Megawatt Carbon. The following
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