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FOX RACING SHOX FLOAT RP23 SETUP GUIDETRANSCRIPT
FOX RACING
SHOX FLOAT RP23
PREFACE Tekin
Suspension
Use this setup guide in
conjunction with your FOX Racing
Shox literature to achieve the
optimum performance from your
suspension system ....
Tekin Suspension is dedicated to constant
evolution in the performance of mountain bike
suspension. The ethos of Tekin Suspension is
simple: to provide the utmost level of support
and uncompromised servicing of FOX Racing
Shox products.
The roots of Tekin Suspension are competitive
mountain biking. The services offered by
Tekin Suspension have been developed to
achieve the highest level of performance
from FOX products, used at the highest level
of competition.
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INTRODUCTION - 3
FEATURES - 4
REBOUND - 5
PROPEDAL - 6
BOOST VALVE - 7
SERVICE - 8
CONTACT - 9
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This technology provides velocity and position-sensitive
damping that can be designed into the beginning of
the stroke, the end of the stroke, or both at the same
time. The ProPedal® system provides maximum
pedalling efficiency, traction, and square edge
performance, with the elimination of first strike
harshness when activated.
The FLOAT Series of lightweight, high-volume air shocks
continue their World Cup winning ways, with
revolutionary Boost Valve®. Boost Valve technology
was developed at the most demanding downhill courses
in the world, and optimized for cross-country and trail
bike use.
Valving type
(compression)
Application
Product pairing
Internal
tuning options
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INTRODUCTION
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Threshold adjustable LSC (PP)
Boost Valve technology with
velocity and position-sensitive HSC
Cross-country to all-mountain
FOX FIT RLC
FOX FIT Terralogic
Compression and rebound
valving options available
Rebound adjuster
ProPedal mode lever
ProPedal adjuster
Air valve
Travel indicator o-ring
Mounting hardware
Mid range
Varied
Mid range
PSI required to achieve
15-25% sag
FEATURES
Feature Adjuster Base Setting
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Rebound damping controls how quickly the
suspension returns after being compressed and
gives you a predictable and controlled ride, while
maintaining traction.
Assessing rebound by simply pushing on the
handle bars or seat does not indicate the
performance of the system in a dynamic
environment. Save your judgment of rebound
performance for a test section of trail.
Slower rebound
Faster rebound
REBOUND TOO FAST
REBOUND TOO SLOW
If rebound is too fast the bike will be
unstable while pedaling and riding
through shallow bumps. The unsettling
effect is noticed as your body weight is
pitched over the bike.
If rebound is too slow, there will be
insufficient recovery between bumps
to ensure successive bumps are
absorbed. Harshness will be noticed
on longer rough sections.
Clockwise adjustment
Counter clockwise adjustment
REBOUND
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PROPEDAL
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The ProPedal (PP) adjuster is a wide range low-
speed compression (LSC) adjuster. LSC damping
refers to the damper force generated at low
damper shaft speeds.
LSC damping (adjusted via the ProPedal adjuster)
provides resistance to the suspension being
compressed by rider induced movement. This
relates to pedalling forces, changes in mass
distribution, shallow and small bumps.
Firmer PP
Softer PP
Clockwise adjustment
Higher number
Counter clockwise adjustment
Lower number
PP TOO SOFT
Pedaling, changes in mass distribution,
small and shallow bumps will cause
excessive compression. A lack of
support is noticed as the suspension
uses excessive travel with minimal input
(wallow).
PP TOO FIRM
Small bump sensitivity and traction will
be compromised. A harsh ride and
loss of traction is noticed over loose
and rough terrain.
BOOST VALVE
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The Boost Valve and velocity tune contribute to the
overall control of the compression stroke,
providing the high-speed compression (HSC)
damping characteristics.
The HSC damping characteristics of the
FLOAT RP23 can be tailored to your needs
via optimising the internal tunes....
Tuning considers rider weight and suspension
design, in selecting the appropriate Boost
Valve and velocity tunes, as well as selecting
the appropriate air spring curve and rebound
tune.
Tuning of the HSC damping characteristics is
indicated in situations of poor mid stroke
support (wallow), compression overshoot (lack
of support throughout the stroke) and
excessive bottom-out.
HSC damping refers to the damper force
generated at high damper shaft speeds; it
provides resistance to the suspension being
compressed quickly and relates to landings, large
and square edge bumps.
Routine maintenance greatly
improves the performance and
longevity of your FOX Racing
Shox suspension product.. ...
Maintenance Every Ride Every 30 Hours Every 100 Hours
Wash shock X
Inspect for damage X
Inspect bushes and
mounting hardware X
Air sleeve service X
Advanced Service X
SERVICE FOX
SHOX
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