After another xc race getting bounced around on my hardtail I think I need to drop the fork pressure and tyre pressure- but how low would you go?
Currently run about 28/26psi in 2.35 tubeless with an insert in back. Both feels too hard but last time I raced softer the back tyre burped!
Fork is from memory 120 but whatever rockshox app recommended. I think this could come down a bit too.
Presumably just keep letting a bit out and riding the same trial until I find a sweet spot?
Then put some back in the tyres for local rocky rides?
Or.. after my lower back took a pounding do I need a full sus?!
Maybe get some light inserts and drop the pressure a bit? What sort of fork is it? My Sid ultimate runs at stupid low basically and I still don't seem to bottom out.
I think that’s the answer, just go somewhere I can ride laps and keep dropping the pressure.
I have no problem on loose rock like we get in the peaks but rooty soft loam in forests and bumpy grass field paths and I’m screwed! Feels like my seat bounces me up and down constantly on that stuff.
After another xc race getting bounced around on my hardtail I think I need to drop the fork pressure and tyre pressure- but how low would you go?
Currently run about 28/26psi in 2.35 tubeless with an insert in back. Both feels too hard but last time I raced softer the back tyre burped!
Fork is from memory 120 but whatever rockshox app recommended. I think this could come down a bit too.
Presumably just keep letting a bit out and riding the same trial until I find a sweet spot?
Then put some back in the tyres for local rocky rides?
Or.. after my lower back took a pounding do I need a full sus?!