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provide controlled suspension action in rough or aggressive terrain.
Under 'Lock', heavier riders may find better performance with maximum Floodgate
settings, while lighter riders may find minimum Floodgate settings work best.
Experiment with higher or lower Floodgate settings while on the trail to optimize your
fork for your riding style and performance preferences.
Use the charts below to establish an initial Floodgate setting.
All settings from Maximum Floodgate (or full clockwise)
Rider weight lb (kg)
< 140 (< 63 kg)
140 - 160 (63 - 72 kg)
160 - 180 (72 - 81 kg)
180 - 200 (81 - 90 kg)
>220 (99 kg)
Rider weight lb (kg)
< 140 (< 63 kg)
Floodgate Adjustment
('Lock' blowoff force when the fork is in 'Lock' mode)
Force
High
Medium
Low
Maximum
Floodgate in full
clockwise position.
High input force
needed to overcome
the 'Lock.'
External
Floodgate
Internal
Floodgate
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Full Turns Counterclockwise
4 - 5
3 - 4
2 - 3
1 - 2
0 - 1
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Full Turns Counterclockwise
2.0 +
Floodgate Setting
Floodgate turning
counterclockwise.
Medium input force
needed to overcome
the 'Lock.'
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Minimum
Floodgate in full
counterclockwise position.
Low input force
needed to overcome
the 'Lock.'
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