Merlin III
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At one point I considered myself an expert on the CTX rear suspension. One year later, I have forgotten most of it, but I seem to remember, the sag on my bike was one inch just from the weight of the bike with no rider. That would be measured by having your very muscular suspension technician lift the rear of the bike off the ground while you take measurements between two points which is the suspension fully extended. Then measure between the same two points with the bike sitting on the ground under its own weight. As I recall, that standard sag for the CTX is about one inch. With me (175 lb) sitting on the bike, the total sag was about 2 inches. That left 2.3 inches of travel for bumps. Even at only 175, I took some big hits on my back. Does that data sound correct, Steven?
The ideal sag is around 30 percent as a starting point to find your ideal setting. I got the aftermarket shock and I now no longer find myself dwelling on the ride quality.
The ideal sag is around 30 percent as a starting point to find your ideal setting. I got the aftermarket shock and I now no longer find myself dwelling on the ride quality.