SUSPENSION TUNING
In this section:
•Tuning Variables
•Tuning Adjust- ments
•Smart Shock
K2 BIKE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
InthissectionyouwilllearnhowtosetupproperlyyourK2Bikesuspension.Ourbicyclesaredesignedtoofferwideadjustabilityformanydifferent riders.ItmaybenecessarytopurchasedifferentspringsinordertotuneyourK2Bike.We offerawidevarietyofcoilspringsforthispurpose.
This section provides guidelines for tuning your K2 Bike rear suspension and also briefly discusses Noleen front suspension set up. For a more complete guide to front suspension tuning, please refer to your Noleen
Tuning Variables
Allridersaredifferent.Therefore,bicyclesuspensionneedstobeabletoadjusttothedifferentneedsanddesiresofmanydifferentriders.The followingvariablesorfactorsshouldbeconsideredwhenadjustingthesuspensionofaK2Bike:
Rider Weight
Smallerbicyclesareassumedtoberiddenbylighterridersandaresuppliedwithsoftersuspensionsthanlargerbikes.Ifyouraretallandslimor short and stocky, you may wish to install softer or stiffer springs.
Type of Riding
Personal Preference
New suspension riders often prefer stiffer suspensions that feel more like a rigid bikes. However, suspension works best when a rider adapts his style fully to use the suspension. A spring that feels soft at first may be exactly what you want after a week of riding.
Tuning Adjustments
Onceyouhaveanunderstandingofthevariablesaffectingsuspensiontuning,youcannowmoveontoactuallyadjustingyoursuspensiontofit yourneeds. The Tuning Adjustments of your K2 Bike suspension are:
Spring Rate
SpringRateistheamountofloadrequiredtocompressacoilspringoneinch. Wesuggestdifferentspringratesforourbikesandforksbecause differentridersplacedifferentloadsonbicycles. Theprovidedspringratechartsaresuggestedspringratesaccordingtoriderweight. Keepinmind thesechartsareonlysuggestions.
Springselectionisalsoaffectedgreatlybyriderpreference. Moreaggressiveridersmaydesiretheirspringstobestiffer,whileamorerecreationally orientedridermaylikeasofterridewithsoftersprings. Experimentationwithacoupledifferentspringratesmaybenecessarytofindthecorrect setup.
Consultthetablesonthefollowingpagetoselectthespringsetthat’sbestforyou.Remember,thesearerecommendations.Youmaywishtotry stifferorsofterspringsthanrecommendedduetotheterrainyouride,yourridingstyle,andpersonalpreference.
Noleen Forks | Chubby | Chubby LT | |
up to 140 1 | 175 2 | 3 Blue, 3 Tan | 4 Blue, 4 Tan |
200 | 1 Blue, 5 Tan | 2 Blue, 6 Tan | |
200 | 6Tan | 8Tan | |
225 | 5 Tan, 1 Pink | 7 Tan, 1 Pink | |
over230 | 250 | 4 Tan, 2 Pink | 6 Tan, 2 Pink |
SpringType | MCU 4 | MCU |
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