Installing Your Fork | Before You Ride | Setting Sag | Adjusting Rebound | Adjusting TALAS Travel | Service Intervals | Important Safety Information
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travel |
160 R: 6.3 in./160 mm 170 R: 6.7 in./170 mm 180 R: 7.1 in./180 mm |
features/adjustments |
TALAS 2-position travel adjust system, air spring pressure, rebound |
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spring/damper type |
air/open bath R |
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intended use |
downhill, all-mountain, freeride |
Note: This fork is designed to use the downhill brake system only. The disc brake caliper mounts directly to the fork leg and is positioned specifically for the use of 200-225 mm rotors.
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 down 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.
Travel | XC/Race FIRM | Freeride PLUSH |
160 mm (6.3") | 24 mm (0.94") | 40 mm (0.75") |
170 mm (6.7") | 25.5 mm (1.00") | 42.5 mm (1.67") |
180 mm (7.1") | 27.0 mm (1.06") | 45 mm (1.77") |
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 rebound knob is located on the top of the right fork leg, and has 15 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) 8 clicks.
Knob Setting |
Setting Description |
Tuning Tips |
Setup Tips |
1 |
Slow Rebound |
Too slow and your fork will pack down and ride harsh. |
If you increase your spring rate or air pressure, you will need to slow down your rebound |
8 (Factory setting) |
Average Rebound |
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15 |
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. |
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160 mm:
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170 mm:
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180 mm:
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36 TALAS forks feature two externally adjustable travel choices, and these choices are easily selected with the TALAS travel adjusting topcap located on top of the left fork leg. Travel and direction options are printed plainly 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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