I'm not sure this is a decent enough topic for tech, so i'll post here. Correct me if I am wrong.
So i'm a noob, and I have an 05' Trek Session 77 with the stock Sherman Breakout (7") and Swinger 4 way rear. I bought it used, and to my knowledge the susp has never been touched. The original owner was 170lbs or so.
My fat bum is 200-210 depending on the day, And I feel that i am bottoming out too easily on small drops... so i want to stiffen things up a little bit. I have only used the bike for freeride... but i plan to take it DH'ing on occasion.
Here's a few questions:
Is there a standard stiffness coil that Manitou put in their Breakouts? If so, is the OEM coil a medium stiffness?
What about the 4-way? Is there an OEM spring, and what is it rated?
What stiffness fork coil do you think is good for my weight (Manitou classifies them as Soft, Medium, Firm, XFirm, XXFirm)?
What about the 4-way? What rate would be best for me?
Where can i order ride(coil) kits for my fork, and replacement springs for my shock? Online is preferred. I was able to find the part numbers for the fork coils, but that's it.
I've tried the Manitou website, and their manuals, but none of this info is in there.
any help would be great! thanks in advance.
So i'm a noob, and I have an 05' Trek Session 77 with the stock Sherman Breakout (7") and Swinger 4 way rear. I bought it used, and to my knowledge the susp has never been touched. The original owner was 170lbs or so.
My fat bum is 200-210 depending on the day, And I feel that i am bottoming out too easily on small drops... so i want to stiffen things up a little bit. I have only used the bike for freeride... but i plan to take it DH'ing on occasion.
Here's a few questions:
Is there a standard stiffness coil that Manitou put in their Breakouts? If so, is the OEM coil a medium stiffness?
What about the 4-way? Is there an OEM spring, and what is it rated?
What stiffness fork coil do you think is good for my weight (Manitou classifies them as Soft, Medium, Firm, XFirm, XXFirm)?
What about the 4-way? What rate would be best for me?
Where can i order ride(coil) kits for my fork, and replacement springs for my shock? Online is preferred. I was able to find the part numbers for the fork coils, but that's it.
I've tried the Manitou website, and their manuals, but none of this info is in there.
any help would be great! thanks in advance.