old bullit spring rate & tuning
- Thread starter Kntr
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according to the older manuals I use a 400 spring, I'm 205
If he uses that Bullit as an all-around bike, a 550lbs spring should be a good match so the bike can be pedaled decently. If he's mainly into downhill/freeride, he should be looking at a 500lbs.
The best base settings I've found on that bike is:
- Beginning stroke compression 1/2 turn from fully in
- Ending stroke compression in the middle, then open a 1/2 turn out
- Rebound on the slow side of things
- Pressure around 110psi, probably 125psi would be best for a big guy like him
- Volume 1/2 turn from fully out
That should provide a lively bike that will stick to the ground comfortably but with enough pop-up for spirited riding and hoping everywhere.
The best base settings I've found on that bike is:
- Beginning stroke compression 1/2 turn from fully in
- Ending stroke compression in the middle, then open a 1/2 turn out
- Rebound on the slow side of things
- Pressure around 110psi, probably 125psi would be best for a big guy like him
- Volume 1/2 turn from fully out
That should provide a lively bike that will stick to the ground comfortably but with enough pop-up for spirited riding and hoping everywhere.
check this page
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/literature5thelement.html
that's the manual I went by.
tHe stock 5th elements use seemingly too low spring rates but they just work like that. When I upgraded my old Intense M1 to 5th from a blown RC, I went from a 700lb spring to a 350. Hey it worked.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/literature5thelement.html
that's the manual I went by.
tHe stock 5th elements use seemingly too low spring rates but they just work like that. When I upgraded my old Intense M1 to 5th from a blown RC, I went from a 700lb spring to a 350. Hey it worked.
I tried a 500 spring on the bullit and it was wayyyy too springy. YMMV.
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04....I think they advertised around 170mm travel for those years(2nd gen Bullits) but ended up being(I think) 6.75 inches of travel with a 8.5x2.5 shock and a little more with 8.75x2.75. If he is 220 I would go with the 425 first.
the 9x3 shocks work(I heard) but I would suggest checking the tire clearance on the seat tube first, since removing the shuttle means that the shock ending stroke is a half inch more forward than with the 2.5 inch stroke shock.
425 *should* be enough since the 240 lb weight needs aroudn 400, but all the disclaimers apply(YMMV, may vary with riding style, yada yada yada)
425 *should* be enough since the 240 lb weight needs aroudn 400, but all the disclaimers apply(YMMV, may vary with riding style, yada yada yada)
I have an 03 and the 425 lb. spring is what i run and i'm 190.
At 220 your guy should be running at least the 425 and possibly a 500 lb like Pat said.
I'm pretty sure you can run fox and manitou springs on the 5th.
At 220 your guy should be running at least the 425 and possibly a 500 lb like Pat said.
I'm pretty sure you can run fox and manitou springs on the 5th.
I cant find them on the website. Do you have a link?
What size is the BB?
What size is the seat tube?
Any other spring info?
TIA