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SAG is the amount of suspension fork travel that rider sits on the bicycle
without use any force on it. The SAG can help to maintain contact and
traction over bumpy terrain.
MEASURING AND SETTING SAG
INCREASE AIR PRESSURE
1. Unscrew the valve cap on the left leg and set aside.
2. The air tting is of the Schrader valve type.
3. Use the RST air pump, to pressurize the fork to the desired level. (Upon removing
the air pump, there may be some air lost. This is air escaping from the pump and
doesn’t affect the pressure setting you set the fork at).
4. To decrease pressure, it is best to use the RST air pump since the air chamber
volume is quite small and will allow better control than simple depressing the
center pin of the Schrader valve.
WARNING
Changing the suspension settings on the fork can change the handling and braking
characteristics of your cycle. Do not change the adjustment until you are fully familiar
with the instructions and recommendations. Always check for changes in handling or
braking by taking a careful test ride in a safe environment after each adjustment.
LUBRICATION
To ensure the fork’s optimum performance, we recommend regular lubrication with
a suspension approved grease. Please log on RST website (www.rst.com.tw) for
maintenance manual information.
NOTE: Since all air chambers contain a small amount of oil, you should only
adjust the air pressure with the fork in an upright position. If you depress the
Schrader valve manually, it is normal to see a small amount of oil mist, please
use a shop towel to cover the valve to protect yourself and do not look directly
over the valve.
Zip-tie method
1. Please install a zip tie down against the wiper seal
of the fork’s stanchion and without the rider on the
bicycle.(see as photo1)
2. Sit on the bicycle in a normal riding position. RST
recommends that you to t up with your normal riding
equipment. It may be necessary to hold yourself up
against the wall to help steady yourself. Do not bounce on pedals or saddle.
3. Step off the bicycle and measure the distance between the zip tie and wiper seal. This
is the sag value. RST recommends the proper value of sag should be between 15 and
25 percent of maximum travel. If the distance shorter than the 15 percent of maximum
travel. It means the fork is too stiff (You need to decrease the air pressure). If the
distance longer than the 25 percent of maximum travel. It means the fork is too soft (You
need to increase the air pressure).
4. For Air pressure setting of all air forks, please refer to the next paragraph ‘’INCREASE
AIR PRESSURE’’.
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