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what setting should i be running this blue dial on, on my float rlc? currently running rebound at 4 clicks from fully slow which is giving me great traction on rocky stuff‚ not really sure how the low speed compression should be set towork properly with my rebound setting, any ideas much appreciated
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The compression adjuster on a float rlc is only low speed so you should be using it to stop the bike diving under braking or under high corner loads, (high speeds into berms). You can get away with alot of clicks but still regain grip on high speed hits over rocks. I run mine 2/3rds on, 1/3rd sag and quick rebound.
low speed compression is usually used to dial out fork movement due to pedalling and fork dive under braking. Basically anything that causes slow movements of the fork.
Rocks that make the fork move quickly need high speed compression damping - and that is set at the factory (unless your fork has seperate hi\lo speed controls)
hope that helps
Cheers for the help, i run rebound slower as it tracks better on rocky stuff, having the rebound to fast made me feel like i was being thrown about on rocky stuff, as it has an adjuster then for the low speed, should i be running that nearer the + side of the dial, or towards the - side? I have not noticed diving to my knowledge but then i dont really know where to start with it? I think it has 8 clicks to +, is it safe to just go half way with it- or should it be set differently due to the slower rebound setting im using?
Try riding with it set to 1/3rd, 2/3rds and fully on. See what you prefer.
Why dont you have a play around with it? Keep all settings the same and try the low speed compression (lsc) in off, middle and high settings and get an understanding of the difference and what it does. Put simply lsc will give you a harsh (not small bmp supple) but firm and fast ride...run as much as you can handle.
but also remember its personal preference (i.e. your riding style\technique might affect the settings)
for instance, some riders use almost no damping and ride the spring
I use a little bit of high and pretty much zero low personally....
You'll get better traction (in theory) with no low speed damping. The downside is that it will bob more while pedaling, and dive while braking. I tend to keep it on the low side - just use it to tune brake dive out. I'm not too worried about efficiency though.
You'll get better traction (in theory) with no low speed damping.
Are you sure? Depends alot on riding style.