For suspension models with Air/Oil cartridge system
Before starting, ensure you have a high pressure pump and your usual riding gear.
• Place the rubber O-ring against the fork leg.
• Sit on the bike in a normal position and wearing your usual riding kit (helmet, bag
and accessories...). You can lean against a wall in order to avoid any brusque
movements on the bike.
• Step off your bike gently to avoid a harsh movement and measure the "SAG"
(Figure 22). A SAG that is too weak indicates that there Is too much pressure in
your fork. You should therefore take out air from your suspension. Inversely, a too
high SAG indicates that there is not enough, you should therefore, add air. To do
this:
• Unscrew the valve cap to access the fork valve that enables you to adjust the air
pressure as in the following figure:
• Using a high pressure pump, adjust the fork's air pressure in order to get the de-
sired SAG as in the figure above. Be careful to not pass the maximum air pressure
that your fork can handle! This value can be found In the manufacturer's notice.
• Sit on the bike as described previously and check the SAG. Repeat these steps
until you find the right level.
Other settings can be carried out so you profit as much as possible from your suspension
system. Refer to the dedicated notice or go to your local bike retailer.
Hint: If your fork is not equipped with a rubber O-ring that you can use
to see the SAG position, you can place a plastic zip tie on the fork stanchion
which will carry out the same function.
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4.4.4 Setting the pre-tensioning of the rear shock (SAG)
Before starting, ensure you have a high pressure pump and your
usual riding gear.
The process to set the SAG on your shock is very similar to that of
your fork. You simply need to follow these steps:
• Place the rubber O-ring against the shock's body.
• Sit on the bike in a normal position and wearing your usual
riding kit (helmet, bag and accessories...). You can lean
against a wall in order to avoid any brusque movements
on the bike.
• Step off your bike gently to avoid a harsh movement.
Your Moustache is equipped either with a sticker indicating the
level of SAG with a red sliding scale. The ideal SAG has been
reached when the O-ring is aligned with the red scale as in Figure
22. If the O-ring has gone further than this mark your shock needs
more air. Inversely, if the ring has not reached the mark, there is too much air in your shock.
To adjust the level of air in your shock:
• Unscrew the valve cap to access the shock's
valve that enables you to adjust the air pressure
(Figure 23).
• Using a high pressure pump, adjust the shock's
air pressure in order to attain the desired level
of SAG. Be careful to not go over the maximum
air pressure level that your shock can cope with!
• Asseyez-vous sur le vélo comme précédemment
et vérifiez le SAG. Répéter les opérations ci-
dessus jusqu'à trouver le bon réglage.
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Figure 22. SAG Adjuster
Figure 23. Manipulating the valve cap
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