stinkytodamax
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Hey Guys & Girls,
I'm hoping to get some guidance from the brains trust here.
Setup
I've got a 2015 Trance 1 with a Monarch RT3 (non debonair) and I've been chasing the rear end since I bought it mid last year.
I weigh 80kgs and have run the shock in the range of 175 - 195 PSI following the sag markers and aiming for between 25-30%.
I'm running a Dual Position Pike upfront with 2 tokens and a 2.4 DH Maxxis HR2 front and 2.03 Ikon on the rear at 25psi.
Riding Type
Trail with a focus on downhills. I guess you'd call it All Mountain/Enduro because I don't shuttle. I have an XC bike for snappy uphill and XC type stuff.
Majura Pines and Stromlo are the main trails I ride and I want to enter more all mountain/enduro races even an occasional DH this year as my skills come up to scratch.
Problem
The bike never feels right in open or pedal modes.
In open the shock feels like it lacks mid stoke support but the rebound feels well controlled. (I prefer to descend in this mode)
In pedal mode the rear feels too linear with to fast a rebound speed even on the slowest setting and its harsh on small bumps, roots etc.
I cant decided if I run 25% sag and full open or 30%+ sag with compression dampening turned on. The more sag I run bike feels quiet dead/unsupported I assume because its in the mid stroke.
For those out there with the same bike or even shock how do you run it? Will the debonair air can upgrade help me or do I save for a better rear shock and if so which one?
Cheers
JP
I'm hoping to get some guidance from the brains trust here.
Setup
I've got a 2015 Trance 1 with a Monarch RT3 (non debonair) and I've been chasing the rear end since I bought it mid last year.
I weigh 80kgs and have run the shock in the range of 175 - 195 PSI following the sag markers and aiming for between 25-30%.
I'm running a Dual Position Pike upfront with 2 tokens and a 2.4 DH Maxxis HR2 front and 2.03 Ikon on the rear at 25psi.
Riding Type
Trail with a focus on downhills. I guess you'd call it All Mountain/Enduro because I don't shuttle. I have an XC bike for snappy uphill and XC type stuff.
Majura Pines and Stromlo are the main trails I ride and I want to enter more all mountain/enduro races even an occasional DH this year as my skills come up to scratch.
Problem
The bike never feels right in open or pedal modes.
In open the shock feels like it lacks mid stoke support but the rebound feels well controlled. (I prefer to descend in this mode)
In pedal mode the rear feels too linear with to fast a rebound speed even on the slowest setting and its harsh on small bumps, roots etc.
I cant decided if I run 25% sag and full open or 30%+ sag with compression dampening turned on. The more sag I run bike feels quiet dead/unsupported I assume because its in the mid stroke.
For those out there with the same bike or even shock how do you run it? Will the debonair air can upgrade help me or do I save for a better rear shock and if so which one?
Cheers
JP
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