Im soon going to tour France with 3 big bags and the wife on the bike.

Do I have to adjust the rear suspension for that occausion or will it be fine with the standard settings ?

 

Hi Noe!

Have you ever adjusted your preload while only you are riding? In doing so, it will react according to the road conditions. Some of the roads that I travel have different conditions. Here's what I did when I first got my bike. I turned the preload all the way out, road for a little bit and noticed that it wallowed, and was very unpredictable at speed. Then I increased it 2-3 clicks all the way up to stiff and found the right setting for individual, individual with gear, or two passengers. These bikes ride very well and only needed to have it 1-2 clicks stiffer than middle setting for 2 passengers.

 

I have never touched the suspension, so the settings is where the previous owner left it. So any advise on how the best setting is would be great. I weigh in at 80 kg, thats 160 lbs for you americans :-)

 

Since you are going to France drop in to Fornales and pickup up an Air Shock