Installing Your Fork | Before You Ride | Setting Sag | Adjusting Rebound | Changing Travel | Service Intervals | Important Safety Information
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weight |
3.94 lbs./1.79 kg |
travel |
5.5 in. / 140 mm |
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features/adjustments |
TALAS II travel system, air spring pressure, rebound |
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spring/damper type |
air/open bath |
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intended use |
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color |
Titanium |
Be sure your fork is properly installed before proceeding. Clicking on the link above will take you to a new page.
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.
Hold the TALAS lever steady with one hand while unscrewing the aircap with the other. This will facilitate removal of the aircap and also protect the TALAS lever from being forced past its stops.
Rider Weight |
Air Pressure |
< 125 lbs. |
50 psi |
125 - 135 lbs. |
55 psi |
135 - 145 lbs. |
60 psi |
145 - 155 lbs. |
65 psi |
155 - 170 lbs. |
70 psi |
170 - 185 lbs. |
80 psi |
185 - 200 lbs. |
90 psi |
200 - 215 lbs. |
100 psi |
215 - 230 lbs |
115 psi |
230 - 250 lbs. |
125 psi |
Travel |
XC/Race FIRM |
All-Mountain PLUSH |
100 mm (4") |
15mm (1/2") |
20mm (3/4") |
120 mm (4.75") |
18mm (3/4") |
30mm (1 1/8") |
140 mm (5.5") |
21mm (7/8") |
35mm (1 3/8") |
Sag and
Symptom |
Remedy |
Too much sag |
(+) air pressure in 5psi increments |
Too little sag |
(-) air pressure in 5psi increments |
Excessive bottoming |
(+) air pressure in 5psi increments |
Harsh ride; full travel not utilized |
(-) air pressure in 5psi increments |
The rebound knob (shown below) 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 counterclockwise speeds up rebound. As a starting point, turn the rebound adjuster knob all the way clockwise (full in) until it stops, then turn counterclockwise (out) 6 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. |
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. |
32MM TALAS forks feature three externally adjustable travel choices from 5.5” (140mm) to 4.75" (120mm) to 4” (100mm), which are easily selected using the TALAS lever (shown below) on top of the left fork leg. Travel options and direction settings are printed directly on the lever.
When changing travel, the TALAS II system automatically adjusts to provide you with the appropriate linear air spring rate for each travel setting. There is no need to re-adjust the air pressure in the TALAS air chamber after changing travel.
For safety reasons, it is recommended that travel adjustment be done while off the bike. If necessary, travel can be adjusted on-the-fly (be careful when using this "extreme" travel adjusting method), which can be handy right before a grueling climb or steep descent.
From the 140 or 120 mm position, turn the lever counterclockwise to decrease travel. Travel will be decreased in 20mm increments. Do not force the lever past the 100mm position.
From the 100 or 120 mm position, turn the lever clockwise to increase travel. Travel will be increased in 20mm increments. Do not force the lever past the 140mm position.
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