[Kntr]

I just ordered a Socom. Im 175-180 withOUT gear. Im going to run a Roco WC. Any ideas on spring rate? I like to run my bike with about 25% sag.

 

[PoserNewbie]

450lbs or 500lbs

 

[surfinguru]

I was thinking 450 as well. I'm running the DHX with a 400# and I'm the same weight. Hoping the 400# will be enough. If not, hopefully Intense will take care of me.

 

[Lex]

I just ordered a Socom. Im 175-180 withOUT gear. Im going to run a Roco WC. Any ideas on spring rate? I like to run my bike with about 25% sag.

The VPP suspension is optimized for use with about 35% sag (at least with the M3, Socom and VPX). If you run it at 25% you're definitely not going to get the most out of it. I have a VPX and at the correct sag it feels amazing, but with too much or not enough it leaves something to be desired.

 

[Kntr]

I was thinking 450 as well. I'm running the DHX with a 400# and I'm the same weight. Hoping the 400# will be enough. If not, hopefully Intense will take care of me.

How much sag do you get with the 400?

 

[CKxx]

mojosuspension.com has a spring calculator that has been quite close for me. The calculation it gives you is for a more race oriented setup. If you like to jump off things, add 50lbs.

 

[Lex]

mojosuspension.com has a spring calculator that has been quite close for me. The calculation it gives you is for a more race oriented setup. If you like to jump off things, add 50lbs.

I've used that Mojo calculator in the past with good results but for my VPX it was way off (125 lbs. more than what I've found to be correct). The two in the links below were dead on. Probably because you can specify exactly how much sag you want.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=47726

http://www.igorion.com/_coilspring/

 

[Kntr]

This is the best calc for different suspension designs I could find.
http://www.tftunedshox.com/springcalc.htm#

What is the size of the shock on a Socom?

 

[Lex]

This is the best calc for different suspension designs I could find.
http://www.tftunedshox.com/springcalc.htm#

What is the size of the shock on a Socom?

I find that the TFTuned calculator has a similar problem as the Mojo one. I just ran my numbers and it's showing 75 lbs. more than I know is the right spring rate for my VPX.

 

[Zark]

9.5x3 i do believe.

 

[Kntr]

I used all the calc I could find and get 350 all the way up to 450.

I hate deciding on a spring when you order a bike with a ti spring.

Come on Socom owners, what ya running?

 

[loco-gringo]

Nice ride, holmes.