iirc is this design not have a different ratio than others ? does this not affest the air pressure IE shock set up is same as anyother bike?
mmmmm… not quite. I’m not great at explaining these things but to try; Its all to do with levers and the effect they have on the spring rate. I think the st4 has a 2:1 leverage ratio which is low.
Generally, the lower the leverage ratio, the lower the spring rate needed. This can be complicated on air shocks with different size air chambers, seals etc. However, it apparantly has benefits that it takes less effort to get it moving, you can control the flow of damping oils better, its working less hard at any given time, and it puts less stress on the frame mounts. I think this is what Orange are referring to in their online spiel:
the ST4 uses a low leverage ratio to produce 110mm of buttery smooth travel. Rather than use a shorter 165 mm shock the ST4 takes a lesson from the blood, running a 190mm custom tuned Fox RP23 shock to give 110mm perfectly controlled progressive travel driven through single pivot linkage actuated design.
So, to answer your question – you set the sag in exactly the same manner as any other bike (as per the mojo link above), and it should work fine.
EDIT: Oh, and get rid of those bloody grips and everything will be better!!!