Levo Gen 3 Target Sag %

steve_sordy

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If the bike is completely new to you, start at 25%, then see how it rides. It is easy enough to change. Don't forget that changing the spring pressure affects the rebound damping too. I usually take several trips out with my shock pump before I stop fettling and leave the shock pump behind. Whatever sag% you decide that you prefer, don't forget to check every few months. When I say "check", I don't mean with your shock pump, that will just let air out. Instead check the sag% not the psi.
 
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thanks, I know all about suspension setup etc, I just wasn't sure what the target sag was for a 'default setup' for the levo. SOunds like its 30% and adjust from there.
 

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I am about 25% on fork and ill bottom it once in a blue moon on a big drop and I am 'just' under 30% on rear with gnar dog spacer installed and I bottom it out quite a lot even with 350psi but its not really noticeable.
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im 105kg with kit
 

Mikerb

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I think it more likely to need different SAG in the fork to the shock, possibly determined by the weight balance of the bike with the rider in the ready position and the stroke of the fork compared to the shock ............ but also to check to see if the bike feels balanced front to back when you have decided on settings. I do this by ridng quite slowly on the flat up on the pedals and bounce the bike. My preference is for the front and back to feel equally sprung or slighly more plush/faster on the fork.
 

Dmaguirenz

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In the levo paper user guide thst comes with the bike it's rear design sag is 25%- 13.75mm . Not suggesting this Is the correct sag point for everyone tho. The kenevo is stated to be 30% which I found interesting
 

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In the levo paper user guide thst comes with the bike it's rear design sag is 25%- 13.75mm . Not suggesting this Is the correct sag point for everyone tho. The kenevo is stated to be 30% which I found interesting
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MM5K

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I just set mine by preferred feel and ended up at 15.5mm.

As always, sag is just a starting point. You should always run what feels best to you, not what the sag number says.
 

rzr

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front - depends a lot on your riding.
I guess close to 20%, with more SAG, suspension will be supple, but not enough supportive on steep descends.
For bikeparks I put extra 5-10psi
 

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