Pump your shock up correctly for consistant performance

Heres a semi long winded demonstration on the intricacies of pumping your shocks up correctly for consistent results, includes deflation thoughts
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[@stevegardner7027]

Awesome man. Thank you so much for this. I thought I had broken my rear shock. Now it's all fixed. 🎉

[@luislopez1800]

10:27 "I may being a little too picky".....NOT AT ALL. It's the correct way to obtain accurate shock/fork air pressure. Very simple video and easy to understand. I thank you.

[@ashleighwarner6152]

Mate! Thanks so much for this info - I thought my bike was a POS until I followed your advice on airing down and up the shock. Problem solved! Legend!

[@AmericusMaximus]

The chillin' dog and noisy whip-poor-will really put this video over the top. Well done.

[@lifebehindbars8750]

Love the detail. Really explained the process, thank you

[@DSDSCarlos]

THANKS a lot, this video is very helpful, by the way, it is explained identically in the official manual, which is proof that practically none of us read the instructions :P

[@MrScott74]

Thank you, great video.

[@s0rendyrby]

Very helpful video. Thank you very much!

[@mtbtelly5522]

s0ren easy mate ✌🏼

[@Palpac]

I noticed my new MTB would max out back shock quite easy, so after seeing a similar vid checked all the pressures etc, turns out the shop hadn't equalized the shock. After doing what was in the vid and doing my sag to the specs for the shock it sat exactly where the specs said it should.

[@th_js]

Great video, you actually went into detail. I had a problem that my shock sucked itself to about 80% of the travel and I couldn't get it to come back in the travel. This happened because of riding in -30°C. I pumped it to about 200 psi and it was still stuck, so I had to deflate the shock and remove the air can. The can just rocketed out and hit my frame (just cosmetic damage) and then there was a big air coming out sound and some oil flew out. I then cleaned the whole inside and put new SRAM Butter in and now it seems to work.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Tomi Saaranen yep the old air can rocket, thats what happens when you get the suck happening and try pull it apart. Thats nasty, I’m glad you got it sorted though ✌🏼

[@prostreet9149]

Great great video for me I just received the bike with RockShox Monarch and there were lots of things I did not realize that needed to be done and are part of the process. And you'll you know all those things make a big difference on ride quality.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Sweet!

[@MOREcrapy]

The Doggy doesn't give a fuck about the equalization of the shock :)

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

After years of YouTubing and comment section lurking, I realize you’re a great teacher and I appreciate all your videos man. I remember buying my slash after your review. Still love it and it’s still a ripper. Now stepping up the suspension so researching shocks. Thinking super deluxe or coil I dunno. Your opinion is very welcome but again, Kudos on your channel. 💪🏼 🚲

[@mtbtelly5522]

BBN HIPHOP hey man thanks a lot. I recoon the rear of the slash would be killer with a SuperDeluxe. But the ultimate would be an Ohlins ttx22 coil with either a sprindex coil to fine tune the exact right spring rate, or maybe a progressive coil spring to keep it fast and efficient. The Slash is rad man 👌🏽✌🏼

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

@@mtbtelly5522 thank you very much for the input! I'll keep you posted here on your channel someday which route I go. cheers man!

[@mtbtelly5522]

BBN HIPHOP easy dude, enjoy!

[@absolutemtb6696]

@@mtbtelly5522 hello bud I have the same shock on my specialized enduro expert 2021 it’s a Fox x2 with the same black stantions I’ve looked everywhere to find how much air psi I should put on my shock I couldn’t find anything I weigh 82kg could you help me figure how much I should put in it thanks mate

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@absolutemtb6696 how ever much pressure gives you 18-20mm of seated sag out back. Check my video on setting your sag as well for the best results. Make sure you’re equalising the shock as well through the pumo up process. You’ll likely be around the 200-250 psi range

[@celonetvpn]

Good one, thanks mate!

[@urthpainter]

very helpful, thank you

[@ohhemmgeeable]

*Looked at a lot of options for getting my **Latest.Bike** . Great find in SAVA. Super light, nice components, really good value as it comes with many options only found in much higher priced bikes.*

[@SidiNic]

Thanks man, had my brand new shock sucked in or not equalised good.

[@ronin550]

Outstanding!!! Best one i've seen, appreciate it!!

[@mtbtelly5522]

Midwest MTB thanks!

[@theelusiveone147]

Can you do a service video on that shock?

[@Guineson]

Least i know i am not the only one to be so aware of how to set the pressures. I know people who will set sag with pump still attached and then question why its off after they remove pump since they are not accounting for the loss of pressure once pump is removed.

[@pavlosmtb]

Hi. Great video about how to equalize a shock. I followed your steps to the point.. but my issue is that i cant get the two chambers to equalize.. i keep feeling the point where the two chambers equalize but i cant get it to the poi t where i dont hear it anymore…

[@EnslavedDreams]

Do you solve it?

[@cheekstheusualsuspects1148]

Thank u

[@nishanpandey2261]

Im having some trouble setting up my 2021 X2. Is the process same as older shocks or there's some difference? Cheers

[@marinberndt4049]

I’ve been looking for the name of the shock cause I can always just find the one with the kashima coating

[@mtbtelly5522]

Marin Berndt the kashima ones are “factory’ the black ones are ‘performance’ and ‘performance elite’

[@marinberndt4049]

MTB Telly thanks man

[@pimansuki]

When you reattach the pump and it shows say 5-10 psi less, are you sure this isn’t simply because the shock is now losing that air pressure back into the hose of your pump? Ie after inflating to your 180, if you then checked the pressure with a gauge that doesn’t have a hose you may see a reading closer to what you actually put in. Perhaps try this ....? The perceived loss when reattaching a hose pump/gauge is likely a factor of the air volume of the shock relative to the air volume of the hose. Hence less change with the fork reading. If you did this with say a car tire the perceived change would be basically nothing due to such large air volume.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Brendon Monk yeah thats exactly what its doing, you’re taking air from the shock to fill the hose and register the guage. I could’ve definitely described it better cheers ✌🏼

[@irinaheck5136]

So guys what air pressure should I run? I have a fox dpx2 factory an I run it with the second largest volume spacer I think its an 0,86. I like my setup quite Soft and I way about 54 kilogramms with all my gear on. I have about 49 PSI on my fork and I have 160 and 150mm travel.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Its all dependant on the bike and the suspension design. What bike is it?

[@user-oo5kz8zd9k]

Could you please make a video on how to pump a dual valve dual chamber shock from zero psi in both? I can't get it working OK, I don't know if there's some special steps or procedure to do it u________u

[@rnava435]

What should my shock be dialed at before adding air ?

[@markjames2969]

Good video. What brand digital shock pump is that please?

[@mtbtelly5522]

Mark James its a rockshox one, bout $100 and worth every cent

[@mtbboy1993]

@@mtbtelly5522 actually all of the shock pumps coming with the bike or suspension, or are rebranded or has the suspension brand branding, are made by these two pump makers: www.giyo.com.tw/ & www.beto.com.tw I wrote a post about this on my website: wp.me/p60aTF-2yx

[@magnolialee4288]

Hey Telly, good clarity on pumping the shock! Also, what kind of front mud guard is that?? Looks sweet!!

[@mtbtelly5522]

magnolia lee thanks man, thats a Syncros integrated guard. They’re made to bolt straight on to the newer fox 34 and 36 forks. I’ve got one on mine as well but I accidently got the 34 version which doesnt quite cover the hollows in the crown of the 36. Killer guards 👌🏽

[@gustavbergstrom1502]

Great vid, i dont know why fox dont make this 100% clear to their customers... Well. Its in The manual IF you build up your own bike or upgrade your shock, IF you dont equalize it.. The way you do, gentle and perfect it Wil perform like shit

[@mtbtelly5522]

Gustav Bergström yep you’re right. It does get you the best feel out of the shock. Sometimes I think its just a lack of their ability to communicate it that stops them from making it clear for people to understand

[@joslin317]

Good vid, Would this be the same process for forks?

[@mtbtelly5522]

Shaun Joslin yep more or less the same process, if they get sucked down you go through the same steps to release the trapped air in the neg side before you can open them up. Saves any nasty surprises. And when inflating it will ensure you get accurate setups every time

[@joslin317]

@@mtbtelly5522 awesome. Cheers for the info/reply 🤙

[@scottmasker4389]

Great video. Needed this. Can you describe what the equalization feels like??

[@mtbtelly5522]

Its like a weak spot with a little hiss

[@scottmasker4389]

@@mtbtelly5522 I think I have it figured out. I had to change the seals inside. Basic rebuild. Seems to work fine although is 200psi plus normal pressure for a shock?

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@scottmasker4389 yeah thats normal on an x2 or float shock

[@scottmasker4389]

@@mtbtelly5522 Thanks cause no one else could answer me on pressure. It's a Float RL with propedal whatever that is. On a 2004 Cannondale jekyll I restored

[@wills7894]

Can you use the same type of pump for the mid shock that you use for the fork shocks???

[@mtbtelly5522]

Will S yes, get yourself a shock pump and it’ll do any of your air suspension

[@darkknight17]

How often do you have to pump up the shock? Does it lost pressure over time?

[@mtbtelly5522]

code_0101100101010011 when they’re in good condition they don’t generally lose air. But your air pressure will change in different weather conditions, hotter days it will be higher than you set it at, and colder days it will be lower than where you set it. I generally check/ reset my pressures almost every ridedepending on conditions

[@darkknight17]

@@mtbtelly5522 awesome response thank you!! I just ordered a Rockshox pump for my Rockshox forks. 😀👍🏼

[@PlastaSin]

Yes. But how did you decide on the 180psi?!

[@gomtv5383]

Can this bike doubble as a trail bike? Deciding between this and the Spectral as my do it all (80% trail 20% bike park).

[@mtbtelly5522]

gom tv I’d go for the new Strive or the Spectral if most of your riding is trail rides depending on the trails you ride. Get the bike that suits the majority of your riding and put beefier tyres on when you ride park

[@th_js]

You could use it as a trail bike, but it wouldn't be as lively and fun. I recommend the Spectral, it's awesome.

[@matmatteo8238]

Does it apply to the fork as well? I have a rockshox yari

[@mtbtelly5522]

Mat Matteo yep pretty much exactly the same concept. I made another vid recently referencing fork setup basics as well

[@mtbtelly5522]

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[@matmatteo8238]

@@mtbtelly5522 Thank you!

[@theelusiveone147]

Which shock is that? My bike has it but I don’t know the model number and the specs

[@mtbtelly5522]

Kevin Tran this is the fox float x2

[@chrisgreen1021]

Up pal what d u think x2 would b like in the patrol

[@mtbtelly5522]

i reckon it would be the same performance as the dpx2 but heavier. They both seem to do a similar job. They often feel a little over damped with LSC. I don't feel like the X2 is an outstanding performer next to the Super Deluxe

[@roik.6694]

Would you do the same for the super deluxe?

[@mtbtelly5522]

more or less yeah. I've over emphasised everything here to ensure you can get a consistent result every time. If you want to ride your bike fast, you've gotta know that everything is at its optimal setup.

[@roik.6694]

@@mtbtelly5522 i was trying to get that same feeling you are talking about, supportive at start and middle and easy at the end, on my nukeproof mega which quite similar to the torque.

[@mtbtelly5522]

roi k. I’m gonna try my best to get hold of a Mega sometime this year. Its high on my list of bikes I want to ride

[@bestofthenavy1609]

I just get bike shops to do everything I know it sounds dumb but I would hate to break a $450 shock

[@mtbtelly5522]

BEST OF THE NAVY it pays to know your way around a bike, but its definitely valuable having a good shop that can do everything for you

[@THETERPZ]

Who makes the pump. I’m new to the procedure.

[@mtbtelly5522]

I use the both the rockshox analogue and digital shock pump. You can get the same pump off ebay for pretty cheap without the brand name on it

[@FalahSalat]

my dream

[@mtbboy1993]

one thing I have to mention is you don't lose pressure, you just have air in the hose which the pump reads, so it just shows more pressure than it actually is, for my pump its 5 psi.

[@pwasd4260]

can you use a air compreser to put air in it

[@mtbtelly5522]

avery parker i definitely wouldn’t use an air compressor to pump up the shock.

[@pwasd4260]

@@mtbtelly5522 k just ascing

[@Squash694]

What pump??

[@davidbrito9529]

Thanks man, i was pumping my rear shock and it was hard, i mean not easy to pump like you are doing it. It was hard to do each pump and it was almost de inflated

[@mtbtelly5522]

Sounds like you need to go another quarter turn on the pump to fully engage it with the shock

[@davidbrito9529]

@@mtbtelly5522 maybe it was too tight, and as you say in the video I could have damaged the rear shock right?

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@davidbrito9529 may have damaged the pump valve. The shock should be ok. If you screw it on until it registers a pressure reading on the pump, then give it a quarter of a turn, it should be ready to pump up freely, sometimes when it gets a reading its still not quite fully engaged so it makes pumping really hard and your guage will give unusually high readings with every pump

[@davidbrito9529]

@@mtbtelly5522 alright thank you so much! It helped a lot

[@bubbxx4795]

What bike is that?

[@mtbtelly5522]

Its a Canyon Torque

[@jasonw820]

This is why i ride a chromag hard tail

[@avengermarshall9076]

Auto sag rules

[@paulkazjack]

Is that electric bike?

[@mtbtelly5522]

paulkazjack no its a canyon torque

[@paulkazjack]

@@mtbtelly5522 ok.

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

Cociane is a helluva drug