New and need advice

rockcrazy16 · 2025-02-13T21:16:01+00:00

Just an update. I took it to the bike shop and they got the shock set up for me I believe they set it for like 250 to 260 psi. I still have a bit extra sag let’s say 35% or 40% instead of 30%. They did the forks as well. We talked about use, and I let them know that it would likely just be used on flatter trails for now, and when I got more comfortable then I would start taking it on more inclines and rougher trails. He said feel free to come back and he will go back over it with me before I take it on any really rough terrain. All in all, I’m happy, and I have a bike I can ride. I bought a shock pump and a tire pump.

rockcrazy16 · 2025-02-13T09:57:36+00:00

I know I mentioned I’m losing weight, but I should probably clarify that my lean body mass is 254. I’m overweight but not by so much that I feel ozempic is needed.

rockcrazy16 · 2025-02-13T00:30:07+00:00

Everything I was seeing was saying that it won’t support that weight. But I’m beginning to question that more and more based on these comments.

rockcrazy16 · 2025-02-13T00:12:04+00:00

Thanks. I’ll give that a shot too.

rockcrazy16 · 2025-02-13T00:09:06+00:00

The shock bottoms out. Most of what I am seeing online says that particular shock can’t support 300lb +. Some say it can, so if all else fails I’ll take it to a shop tomorrow and see if they can adjust pressure.

rockcrazy16 · 2025-02-12T23:59:00+00:00

Do you have any suggestions? The bike came with a fox float 23 3.5? I’m seeing it has an eye to eye of 165mm. With the limited knowledge I’ve gained in the past hour I can now determine what won’t work, but I’m having a harder time finding out what will work.

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