GMBN Tech Essentials Ep. 3 | MTB Suspension Fork Setup

Riding a mountain bike with the suspension fork incorrectly setup is a common mistake. But fear not, with a few tools and understanding it’s really easy to dial in and personalise your suspension. Your mountain bike will ride better, you’ll be more comfortable and faster. Doddy talks you through the essential suspension fork setup, setting your sag, damping, rebound and pressure.

Find out your fork's recommended base pressures here:
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Not only will this improve your ride quality it’ll also give you a good basis to understand how to perform basic maintenance and identify problems before they lead to expensive repairs.

If you’ve got any questions about setting up your mountain bike forks, leave them in the comments below, and also let us know what else you’d like us to cover as part of our new Essentials Series 👇

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[cjowzmn]

I got airs Benjamin rock shock spent on forks on the specialised mountain bike. 9:44 From England from Worcester. I bought my special fork about 3 weeks ago. Cost me 200 pound. It's the best thing I've ever had. 9:44

[haustierone]

wish i had a friend like that to hold my bar lol ;)

[fredo_jacob]

Love the look of those new revalations on your bike 👌😎🤘

[stuartclark]

Great guide. Suspension was alien to me until now. Doddy makes it sound so easy. 👍

[hrfvkmi]

Very useful video and explanation. Thank you mate

[bugboy]

#GMBNTech Is Jess not the coolest lady ever? Might have an MTB crush but love her enthusiasm and happiness every show. You very much inspire me to ride more!

[chrisl]

For us total newbs, it's not clear which direction is "fully closed" on the rebound adjuster.

[BildoBaggin]

Thank you. The first video that tell us new to air for how to set up our forks. The only video that actually tells us to open the compression before anything adjustments. Some YTer somehow blew pass this.

[jamlarna]

Just got my new rockshox forks and it's at the bike shop as I'm writing this. Can't wait to try it out and thanks for showing me how to set it up doddy! Fantastic content as always 👍

[TravelsWithATwist]

I can't get the find a friend trick to work help plz. Is there a park tool I can buy for this?

[shadowv]

5:29 "However is much easier if you have a friend. Hey! Friend! *Jess appears* I have a friend now 👍"

I honestly did not expect that Jess would appear right next to you, Doddy XD

[jf]

Excellent video. Very appreciated. First time I've heard to open up rebound all the way. Now I'll have to give this a try .

[jesusenriqueriveratellez]

It’s a tricky process to tune your fork, with doddy tips is easier!!! Thanks doddy and your team.

[rostonnordell]

I have cheaper coil fork and it has rebounded and a lock out and preload I love it it’s a big upgrade from my last fork

[daylightsensor]

I've been waiting for this forever 👍👍

[mythrusthelema]

Thanks, this was very informative. I upgraded to an air fork and really needed a concise no BS explanation. 👍👍

[KedsBilaya]

Thank you so much gmbn you guys are very helpful to the cycling world stay safe guys

[Wolfyy]

Higher end coils are wild too. 2012 Marzo 66 CR here. It tops my 2011 Revelation dual air BY MILES!

[cburford]

Exactly what I needed! Right down to it

[alexanderkorchagin]

Ah....gotcha, I should unwind my rebound screw before setup sag! Thanks!