Fox 34 Talas 29 Manual

34 TALAS 29

Installing Your Fork

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Before You Ride

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Setting Sag

travel
model
features,
adjustments
lower leg
options
spring
riding styles
Installing Your Fork
Be sure your fork is properly installed before proceeding. If your fork came pre-installed on your bicycle, continue to the next section.
Before You Ride
1. Check that quick-release levers are properly adjusted and tightened.
2. Clean the outside of your fork with only mild soap and water, and wipe dry with a soft dry rag.
paint and anodized parts (upper tubes, knobs, steerers).
Do not spray water directly on the seal/upper tube junction. Do not use a
3. Inspect the entire exterior of your fork. The fork should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged.
4. Check your headset adjustment. If loose, adjust it accordingly to your bicycle manufacturer's recommendations.
5. Check that all brake cables or hoses are properly fastened.
6. Test the proper operation of your front and rear brakes on level ground.
Setting Sag
To get the best performance from your fork, it is necessary to set the
1. Unscrew the center blue aircap in the middle of the TALAS travel adjusting topcap on top of the left fork leg (shown below), to expose the Schrader valve.
hand while unscrewing the aircap with the other.
2. Set the TALAS lever to the long travel position, turn off lockout and cycle the fork a few times.
rate will automatically readjust when you change to different travel settings.
3. Attach a FOX Racing Shox High Pressure Pump
4. Pump your fork to the appropriate setting from the
5. Unless your fork already has a sag setting o-ring on an upper tube, install a zip tie to an upper tube. Slide the o-ring or the zip tie down against the scraper lip of the fork dust seal.
6. Make sure your fork lockout is not engaged.
7. Dressed to ride, position your bike next to a wall or table to support yourself. Without bouncing, mount your bicycle. Assume a normal riding position for at least 30 seconds, allowing the suspension to
fully settle.
8. Dismount your bike without bouncing downward, without further moving the o-ring or zip tie. Measure the distance between the seal and the zip tie. This measurement is your sag value.
9. Compare your actual sag value to your target sag value in the
If your sag value is less than the table value, screw on the pump fitting, note the current air pressure setting and depress the black bleed-valve to reduce the gauge pressure by 5 psi. Measure sag
again and repeat this adjustment, if necessary.
If your sag value is greater than the table value, screw on the pump fitting, note the current air pressure setting and pump to increase the gauge pressure by 5 psi. Measure sag again and repeat this
adjustment if necessary.
10. Screw the blue aircap back on, and go ride.
12. Suggested Air Spring Pressure Settings
11. Rider
Weight
lbs.
13. 140 mm
15. ≤125 16. 45
18. 125 - 135 19. 50
21. 135 - 145 22. 55
24. 145 - 155 25. 65
27. 155 - 170 28. 70
30. 170 - 185 31. 75
33. 185 - 200 34. 80
36. 200 - 215 37. 90
39. 215 - 230 40. 100
42. 230 - ≥250 43. 110
45.
46. Sag Setup
47. Travel 48. XC/Race FIRM
50. 140 mm (5.5") 51. 21 mm (0.83")
53.
54. Sag Troubleshooting
55. Symptom 56. Remedy
57. Too much sag 58. (+) air pressure in 5 psi increments
59. Too little sag 60. (-) air pressure in 5 psi increments
61. Excessive bottoming 62. (+) air pressure in 5 psi increments
63. Harsh ride; full travel not utilized 64. (-) air pressure in 5 psi increments
| Adjusting Rebound | Climb. Trail. Descend. | Adjusting Trail Mode
• 5.5 in./140 mm
• 5.9 in./150 mm
TALAS 2-position travel adjust system, all
models
Factory FIT CTD with Trail Adjust; 140,
150: Kashima coated or hard anodized
upper tubes, 1.5" tapered steerer, lever
actuated 3-position Climb/Trail/Descend, 3-
position Trail Adjust, air spring pressure,
rebound
Factory FIT CTD Remote; 140, 150:
Kashima coated or hard anodized upper
tubes, 1.5" tapered steerer, remotely
actuated 3-position Climb/Trail/Descend,
air spring pressure, rebound
Performance FIT CTD; 140, 150: Hard
anodized upper tubes, 1.5" tapered
steerer, lever actuated 3-position Climb/
Trail/Descend, air spring pressure, rebound
Evolution O/C CTD Remote; 140, 150:
Hard anodized upper tubes, 1.5" tapered
steerer, remotely actuated 3-position
Climb/Trail/Descend, air spring pressure,
rebound
Evolution O/C CTD; 140, 150: Hard
anodized upper tubes, 1.5" tapered
steerer, lever actuated 3-position Climb/
Trail/Descend, air spring pressure, rebound
• 15QR thru axle system, post style disc
brake mounting
air
trail, AM
high pressure washer
proper air spring pressure by adjusting
to the Schrader valve.
Suggested Air Spring Pressure Settings table below, then remove the pump.
Sag Setup table below.
PSI
14. 150 mm
17. 40
20. 45
23. 50
26. 60
29. 65
32. 70
35. 80
38. 90
41. 100
44. 110
49. All-Mountain PLUSH
52. 35 mm (1.38")
| Adjusting TALAS Travel | Service Intervals
NOTE: Do not use any solvents or de-greasers, as these products can cause serious damage to
on your fork.
Contact your local dealer
sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15–25% of total fork travel.
NOTE: For the best TALAS performance, always set sag in the long travel position. Sag and spring
| Important Safety Information
or FOX Racing Shox for further inspection and repair.
TIP: Hold the TALAS lever steady with one