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SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE
For your Pivot suspension equipped bike to pedal and descend at its best, it
is important to set up the suspension properly. Use this guide to familiarize
yourself with the Pivot suspension setup procedures and as a baseline for
tuning to your individual riding needs. This is a comprehensive guide that cov-
ers the different suspension offerings we have on each of our bike models.

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Setting Sag on Fox Float & Float X
Setting Damping Adjustments on Fox Float X
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Summary of Contents for PIVOT cycles Fox Float

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    3. Fox Float X2 Air Setting Sag on Fox Float X2 Damping Adjustment on Fox Float X2 Rebound & Compression Damping Setting Table for Fox Float X2 Setting Damping Adjustment on Fox Float X2 4. Fox DHX2 Coil Setting Sag on Fox DHX2 Coil Damping Adjustment on Fox DHX2 Coil Rebound &...
  • Page 2: General Information On Suspension Setup

    Damping adjustments on Fox and Marzocchi forks, as well as Fox Float and Float X will not require tools. 2 mm, 3 mm, and 6 mm allen keys are needed for setting up Fox Float X2 and DHX2 shocks. To set up sag on coil shocks, you will need a tape measure. For a spring change on coil shocks you need to take the shock off the bike using the dedicated tools and a bike stand.
  • Page 3: Fox Float & Float

    SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE 2. Fox Float & Float X Setting Sag on FOX Air Shocks OPEN MODE ADJUST OPEN MODE ADJUST OPEN COMPRESSION TO LEVEL 1 DAMPING TO LEVEL 1 Always set sag with the blue compression lever to the open position.
  • Page 4: Setting Damping Adjustments On Fox Float

    SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE Damping Adjustments on the FOX Float Rebound Damping Suggested Rebound Setting Float & Float SL Rebound setting is dependent on air pressure. For example, higher air pressures require slower rebound setting. We set rebound from the most...
  • Page 5 SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE Damping Adjustment on FOX Float X Suggested Rebound Setting Float X Rebound Damping Air Pressure Clicks from OPEN* Rebound setting is dependent on air pressure. For example, higher air pres- [psi] (Clicks from CLOSED)* sures require slower rebound setting. We set rebound from the most open or...
  • Page 6: Fox Float X2 Air

    SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE 3. Fox Float X2 Air Setting Sag on FOX Float X2 Start by setting sag using the same process as the shocks on page 2. There is no sag indicator on the Float X2 shock. Use the measurements listed below to determine sag.
  • Page 7: Rebound & Compression Damping Setting Table For Fox Float X2

    The two position lever allows for on-the-fly adjustment between fully open and firm for climbing. For further detail, FOX provides a complete tuning guide for the Float X2 Air shock on their website at www.ridefox.com Rebound & Compression Damping Settings Table for FOX Float X2 SUGGESTED SETTINGS...
  • Page 8: Fox Dhx2 Coil

    SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE 4. FOX Coil Shocks Setting Sag on FOX Coil Shock To set sag on a coil shock you will want to have a friend and a tape measure that has millimeters on it. You will need to measure the eye-to-eye distance on your bike.
  • Page 9: Setting Sag On Fox Dhx2 Coil

    Fox sets up shocks from the closed position, so that has been provided in parentheses. The diagram to the right shows the locations of each adjustment knob on the DHX2 shock. SUGGESTED SETTINGS FOX FLOAT DHX2 Low Speed Baseline LSR...
  • Page 10: Rebound & Compression Damping Setting Table For Fox Dhx2 Coil

    Fox's charts. You can refer to the charts from Fox at www.ridefox.com. For example, based on the charts from Fox, a 200lb. rider with a Fox Float 36 would want to run 94 psi in their fork. Our recommendation for most riders at this weight is to run between 86-89 psi., compared to the Fox charts, we have shifted our recommendation two or three...
  • Page 11: Setting Sag On Fox Float Air Fork

    SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE FIT4 Damping Adjustment on FOX Float Air Fork Rebound Damping FIT4 Damper Rebound Settings Rebound setting is dependent on air pressure. For example, higher air pressures require slower rebound setting. This adjustment is a knob found on the bottom of the...
  • Page 12: Setting Grip Damping Adjustment On Fox Float Air Fork

    SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE GRIP Damping Adjustment on FOX Float Air Fork Rebound Damping GRIP Damper Rebound Settings Rebound setting is dependent on air pressure. For example, higher air pressures require slower rebound setting. This adjustment is a knob found on the bottom of the drive side fork leg. We set rebound from...
  • Page 13: Setting Grip2 Damping Adjustment On Fox Float Air Fork

    SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE GRIP2 Damping Adjustment on FOX Float Air Fork Rebound Damping GRIP2 Damper Rebound Settings Rebound setting is dependent on air pressure. For example, higher air pressures require slower rebound setting. The Grip2 dampers have both low speed and high speed 34/36/38 rebound damping.
  • Page 14 SUSPENSION SETUP GUIDE MY SETTINGS Shock Air Pressure Shock Rebound Clicks LSR Shock Compression Clicks LSR Fork Air Pressure Fork Rebound Clicks LSR Fork Compression Clicks LSR Notes: www.pivotcycles.com 1.877.857.4868...

This manual is also suitable for:

Float xFox float x2 airFox dhx2 coilFox float air fork

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