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  • New (old) bike, suspension set-up help needed!
  • DavidFelt
    Free Member

    Okay so I’ve just bought a 2013 Kona Tanuki Deluxe, this model here: http://2k12.konaworld.com/mtb_trail_allmountain_dual_suspension.cfm?content=tanuki_deluxe

    Problem is, the original owner was a little heavier than me and both the fork and shock show little sag when I’m sat on the bike, I’ve also no experience with the fork (Sektor TK solo air), or the shock (Kona Fastrax AF2). Now I realise this is a very basic shock, and fairly basic fork, but until later this summer this will be my only mountain bike and I’d like to get it set up as best I can.

    Any experience with either of the fork or shock or advice on how to best set them up?

    Cheers

    bubs
    Full Member

    20-30% sag in both depending on riding style, local terrain and personal preference usually works a treat. Gradually increase rebound speed from slowest until both units give a controlled return and again adjust for the above. Squidge up and down a few times and then ride – sorted.

    DavidFelt
    Free Member

    Thanks bubs, I guess my question is more based around how to set the sag, is it just a case of adjusting the air in them both?

    Rscott
    Free Member

    pretty much get a shock pump and trial and error till you find how you like it there is rough guides to the forks usualy on the air side leg of rock shox,

    deviant
    Free Member

    David Felt – Member
    Thanks bubs, I guess my question is more based around how to set the sag, is it just a case of adjusting the air in them both?

    Yep.

    Your LBS should sell shock pumps, they’re not expensive and can handle up to 300psi or something ridiculous.

    Measure how much stanchion you have showing, eg 130mm and if you want sag at 20% you’ll add or let out air until there is only 107mm of stanchion showing with you sat on the bike, the rubber rings that shocks and forks come with are invaluable for this but you can improvise with a ruler and string tied lightly around the stanchions….heard of people using cable ties but I would be worried about marking the stanchions.

    ….and that’s it really, do the same for the shock.

    The travel in the shock is much shorter in relation to actual rear wheel travel but don’t let that confuse you, just work on what amount of the shock stanchion is exposed with the bike unweighted (would be 50mm on a 200×50 shock for example) so 20% sag leaves just 40mm showing with you on the bike….experiment with what feels best, some people prefer up to 35% sag at the back but I find that a bugger to pedal, sweet spot for me seems to be 25% front and rear for trail riding….don’t worry about actual pressure figures, if they’re in the fork leg or in SRAMs website then just use them as a guide, ultimately it’s the visible/measured sag you need to be concerned with, the pressures to get you there vary from person to person obviously.

    bubs
    Full Member

    If possible do your measuring with your riding kit on, camelback etc. Also make sure any lock out, platform damping or low speed compression is off or as light as it goes. The shock pumps usually have a little release valve for fine tuning which makes life easier.

    DavidFelt
    Free Member

    Brilliant all! Cheers… My previous bikes have all been hard tails and the forks have been pretty sweet straight from the off so this is all new to me!

    zuraw
    Free Member

    Hi guys, I have a question maybe you could help.

    I need to replace the bushings in the rear shock in Kona Tanuki Deluxe, model 2011.

    Does anyone know where to buy the suiting set of bushings for this frame?

    I searched the forum and decided to pin this question to the “Kona Tanuki” topic other than making a new one. Maybe someone in future will find it easier and quicker when asking for the same.

    Thanks!

    z1ppy
    Full Member

    Suspension specialists like TF Tuned will stock them, their specific to the type of shock, not the frame. Once you know what size to buy, you can buy them off eBay, as well as a fitting tool for around £10-15 (not checked for a while but you know..)

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