SB165 rear shock setup

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flag jeb41
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Posted: Jul 17, 2021 at 6:48 Quote
Hey all, I just got a SB165 and want feedback on my shock setup. This is my first coil and first shock with HSR and HSC adjustments.

I've tried to do my research and learn how to set it up. I also used yeti's setup calculator and the fork felt great right away but the rear felt like a slow pogo stick and used the travel very easily but never felt a harsh bottom out. I've made some adjustments a feel pretty happy with it, but wouldn't mind hearing what people are doing as well.

I'm 178lbs geared up.

Yeti's suggestion --> My setup
475lb spring --> 475lb spring with 9 clicks preload for 30% sag
HSC 5 clicks --> HSC 4 clicks
LSC 9 to 11 clicks. --> LSC 8 clicks
HSR 4 clicks --> 5 clicks
LSR 11 to 13 clicks --> 14 clicks
flag Virnasty
Posted: Jul 23, 2021 at 7:39 Quote
jeb41 wrote:
Hey all, I just got a SB165 and want feedback on my shock setup. This is my first coil and first shock with HSR and HSC adjustments.

I've tried to do my research and learn how to set it up. I also used yeti's setup calculator and the fork felt great right away but the rear felt like a slow pogo stick and used the travel very easily but never felt a harsh bottom out. I've made some adjustments a feel pretty happy with it, but wouldn't mind hearing what people are doing as well.

I'm 178lbs geared up.

Yeti's suggestion --> My setup
475lb spring --> 475lb spring with 9 clicks preload for 30% sag
HSC 5 clicks --> HSC 4 clicks
LSC 9 to 11 clicks. --> LSC 8 clicks
HSR 4 clicks --> 5 clicks
LSR 11 to 13 clicks --> 14 clicks


I am 5'8 175-180

Ohlins- 500 lb way to stiff, pogo stick feel, eject button, made that bike feel short travel
Fox DHX2 450Lb - nice plush feel
Ohlins- 411 lb coil spring, BUTTER

Try the 450 or 400. I changed over to the Ohlins TTXM-22 because the DHX2 had to go to warranty. Th 450lb fox spring was pretty dam good in my opinion.

 


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