Installing Your Fork | Before You Ride | Setting Sag | Adjusting Rebound | Locking Out the Fork | Adjusting TALAS Travel | Service Intervals | Important Safety Information
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travel |
29 RL 120: 4.7 in./120 mm |
features/adjustments |
TALAS 2-position travel adjust system, lever actuated lockout, air spring pressure, rebound; for 29 inch (700c) wheels |
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spring/damper type |
air/open bath RL |
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intended use |
cross-country |
Be sure your fork is properly installed before proceeding. If your fork came pre-installed on your bicycle, continue to the next section.
Note: Do not use any solvents or de-greasers, as these products can cause serious damage to paint and anodized parts (upper tubes, knobs, steerers).
Do not spray water directly on the seal/upper tube junction. Do not use a high pressure washer on your fork.
You can also view a Flash video on Setting Sag.
To get the best performance from your fork, it is necessary to set and adjust sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15–25% of total fork travel.
Tip: Hold the TALAS lever steady with one hand while unscrewing the aircap with the other.
Note: Always set sag in the long TALAS travel position. Sag and spring rate will automatically readjust when you change to different travel settings.
Rider | Suggested Air Spring Pressure Settings PSI |
120 mm | |
≤125 | 50 |
125 - 135 | 55 |
135 - 145 | 60 |
145 - 155 | 70 |
155 - 170 | 80 |
170 - 185 | 90 |
185 - 200 | 100 |
200 - 215 | 110 |
215 - 230 | 120 |
230 - ≥250 | 125 |
Travel | XC/Race FIRM | All-Mountain PLUSH |
120 mm (4.70") | 18 mm (0.69") | 30 mm (1.19") |
Symptom | Remedy |
Too much sag | (+) air pressure in 5 psi increments |
Too little sag | (-) air pressure in 5 psi increments |
Excessive bottoming | (+) air pressure in 5 psi increments |
Harsh ride; full travel not utilized | (-) air pressure in 5 psi increments |
The red rebound knob is located on the top of the right fork leg, and has 12 clicks of adjustment. Rebound controls the speed at which the fork extends after compressing. Turning the knob clockwise slows down rebound; turning the knob counter-clockwise speeds up rebound. As a starting point, turn the rebound adjuster knob all the way clockwise (full in) until it stops, then turn counter-clockwise (out) 6 clicks.
Knob Setting |
Setting Description |
Tuning Tips |
Setup Tips |
1 |
Slow Rebound |
Too slow and your fork will pack down and ride harshly. |
If you increase your spring rate or air pressure, you will need to slow down your rebound. |
6 (Factory setting) |
Average Rebound |
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12 |
Fast Rebound |
Too fast and you will experience poor traction and wheel hop. |
If you decrease your spring rate or air pressure, you will need to speed up your rebound setting. |
The blue compression lockout lever, located below the red rebound adjuster knob, allows you to close the compression damping circuit in the fork. This keeps the fork at the top of its travel, making it harder to compress.
Rotate the lever fully clockwise to lockout the fork. This position is useful in climbing and sprinting situations, but will sag with the rider’s weight. The fork will "blowoff" in the event that a big hit is encountered with the fork locked out.
To unlock the fork, simply rotate the lever fully counter-clockwise.
Note: The fork may cycle a couple of times after enabling lockout. Once complete lockout is achieved, the fork may continue to move 3 - 5 mm. This is normal and does not affect performance.
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120 mm:
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TALAS forks feature two externally adjustable travel choices, which are easily selected with the TALAS travel adjusting topcap located on top of the left fork leg. Travel options and direction settings are printed directly on the topcap.
Note: When changing travel, the TALAS system automatically adjusts to provide you with the appropriate linear air spring rate for each travel setting. There is no need to change the air pressure in the TALAS air chamber after adjusting travel.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, adjust TALAS travel
only when you're not riding the bike.
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