FORK SETUP
How to set up an MTB fork
Start with the correct spring or air pressure, then adjust one control at a time and record the baseline.Set the spring
Use the manual for the exact model and model year. Air forks use PSI; coil forks use a spring rate and sometimes preload.
Measure sag
Wear normal riding kit, assume a neutral position and record sag as both a percentage and millimetres.
Count rebound from closed
Turn the adjuster gently clockwise until closed, then open it counter-clockwise while counting clicks.
Test one change
Ride the same short section and change only one control at a time.