Is the RockShox Sektor a good fork?

The RockShox Sektor fork is a great example of how inherited technology can create a very cost-effective product. Structurally, you’re getting exactly the same upper and lower castings as the more expensive Revelation – you’re only missing out on the sag markings and the black coating on the stanchions.

What is RockShox Dual Position Air?

Rock Shox Dual Position Technology: Dual Position technology gives you the ability to adjust your forks travel up to 30mm without affecting its small bump performance. With a simple turn and click you can switch from climbing mode to bombing downhill with confidence.

How do I know which RockShox fork?

Genuine RockShox forks have a unique serial number that is laser engraved on the backside of the fork crown. Each fork and corresponding serial number is cataloged as a part of SRAM’s manufacturing process. The only way to guarantee you are purchasing a genuine RockShox fork is to purchase it from an authorized dealer.

What is Dual Air fork?

intROdUctiOn. dual Air technology provides the rider with a tremendous range of setup and tuning possibilities for their suspension fork, using air positive and air negative springs. Positive springs support the weight of the bike and the rider. negative springs counteracts friction and breakaway.

What does Solo Air fork mean?

This is the standard air spring seen on RockShox forks. It’s called Solo air because you only need to add air to a single valve and the spring will equalise the negative chamber by itself. At one point, they had a Dual Air spring that required you to do this via a second valve, hence the name.

What is RL in RockShox?

RockShox Recon The Recon Gold RL is the more advanced fork, coming in 27.5″ and 29″ versions. It uses the Motion Control damper with rebound and compression damping adjustment, and the steel 32mm upper legs are black anodised. Note that this fork is OEM only.

Is the RockShox Recon RL a good fork?

The Rockshox Recon combines trail performance and affordability giving riders a bombproof fork that is reliable and strong. Offering 100mm of travel, the Recon Silver RL is perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their stock suspension.

What year is my RockShox fork?

You will have 2 numbers, then a letter, then numbers. The first number after letter is year. Eg, if it’s 07T142200054, the ‘1’ means they’re 2011.

How does RockShox solo air work?

Rockshox Solo Air Technology: The enlightened Solo Air design allows you to ad air to your fork through a single schrader valve, filling both the positive and negative air spring chambers. This creates a perfect equilibrium with the air pressures of your fork.

Is coil fork better than air?

Coil forks have some advantages over air suspension forks too, which has led to a number of mountain bikers converting their air suspension forks into coal forks. The main advantage of coil forks is the ride that they provide, coil forks are smoother – and provide greater performance where maximum travel is important.

What is the Sektor RL dual position coil?

RockShox’s new Sektor RL Dual Position Coil offers an active – i.e super-fun – ride with an added bonus feature: the ability to drop the fork’s travel by 30mm for climbing.

Which RockShox Fork should I get?

RockShox say this offers 20 percent greater bending (fore-aft) stiffness and five percent percent greater torsional (twisting) stiffness, so if your bike will take a tapered fork, that’s the one to go for. There’s a 20mm axle option to add further stiffness, if you’ve got a compatible wheelset.

What is a dual position coil Fork?

The Dual Position Coil system is made up of two springs. The larger, seemingly firmer, lower spring remains active at all times but flick the switch at the top of the left leg and compress the fork, and the upper, seemingly softer, spring compresses and locks out.

How good is the Sektor suspension?

The Sektor offers a super-active, very supple beginning stroke that ramps up nicely at the end so that it almost never bottoms out harshly. On most trails its suspension performance kept up with the $7,000 Turner we had it bolted to for a portion of our testing, despite its mid-range price. The Dual Position Coil system is made up of two springs.

How much air do I put in a front fork?

Start with the recommended air pressure for your weight. If that is not known, try 100psi. On this fork it said l should be running 75psi for my weight but there was always about 30mm unused travel.

How much psi should I put in my fork?

Setting Fork Air Pressure Sag range should be set to 15–20% of total fork travel.

What psi should my front RockShox be?

Max pressure should not exceed 163 psi.

What pressure should I run my fork?

What PSI should I run my rear shock?

The exact PSI you end up with depends on how plush/firm you want the rear shock to be, but a good starting point is 1 psi for 1 lbs in weight of the rider (including riding gear).

What psi should MTB shocks be?

Often yes, usually rear shocks run 100-200psi, but fork psi varies a lot, depending on the design. Get the sag around 25% (maybe slightly less sag in the front than the rear) and see how it rides (that’s what really matters), adjust on the trail as needed.

How much air do I put in my RockShox?

Max pressure should not exceed 163 psi. Rebound suggestions are set from the full clockwise/full slow position. These suggestions are a recommended starting point. Your riding style, terrain, and bicycle geometry can benefit from further adjustments to tune your suspension for your preferences.

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