{"id":1765,"date":"2023-04-04T13:50:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/?page_id=1765"},"modified":"2025-09-09T13:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:52:37","slug":"set-up-your-bike","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/it\/set-up-your-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"impostare l'bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-31367b11\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-25fc1532\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-18088515\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-18088515\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-up-your-bike\">impostare l'bike<\/h1>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c0d0eb46\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-ddb1d029\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-36f5bb89\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-36f5bb89\">\n\n<p class=\"medium\">With a few simple steps you can set up your bike to your specific taste to get the most out of it. Learn the basics about suspension setup, brake lever position and more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b1e162af double_image_container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-46ecfe93\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5e5e474f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5e5e474f alignbottom\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocelot_details_shock.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-183074fc\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d2bc0f05\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b992d58a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b992d58a\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fork-setup\">fork setup<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c235d74a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c235d74a\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a178c1b9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a178c1b9\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-c11879f9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-45a57d0a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-45a57d0a reading_block\">\n\n<p>To achieve the best performance from your fork suspension, adjust the air pressure to attain your proper sag setting. Sag is the amount your suspension compresses under your weight and riding gear. Sag range should be set to 15\u201320% of the total fork travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unscrew the air cap on top of the left fork leg counter-clockwise to expose the Schrader valve. Pump your fork to the appropriate pressure starting points, then remove the pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0a67562d\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-43d37eac\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4ca6d8ab\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ca6d8ab small\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weight-in-kg\">weight in kg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60 \u2013 69<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>70 \u2013 79<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 \u2013 89<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>90 \u2013 99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 \u2013 110<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3000bc1c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3000bc1c small\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weight-in-lbs\">weight in lbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>132 \u2013 152<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>154 \u2013 174<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>176 \u2013 196<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>198 \u2013 218<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>220 \u2013 242<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-acbac4dc\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-acbac4dc small\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pressure-in-psi\">pressure in psi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>70 \u2013 74<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>74 \u2013 85<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>85 \u2013 93<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>93 \u2013 107<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>107 \u2013 115<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your forks sag setting o-ring on the left upper tube, slide the o-ring&nbsp; down against the fork dust wiper. Make sure that your compression adjusters are in the Open position. Rotate the compression lever to the Open mode (fully counter-clockwise).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a 3-Position Remote fork, set the fork to Open mode. If you have LSC or HSC\/LSC adjust, make sure all adjusters are open (fully counter-clockwise).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1270c29a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1270c29a\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e6808b3c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e6808b3c reading_block\">\n\n<p>Dressed to ride (including a filled hydration pack, if you use one), position your bike next to a wall or table to support yourself. Mount your bicycle. Assume your riding position for at least 10 seconds, allowing the suspension to fully settle. Make sure you distribute your weight evenly between the saddle, handlebars and pedals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While in your riding position, slide the o-ring down against the fork dust wiper. Dismount your bike without bouncing, to avoid further moving the o-ring. Measure the distance between the dust wiper and the o-ring. This is your sag measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add or remove air pressure until your sag measurement is between 15-20% of your forks total travel. When sag measurement is correct, screw the air cap on clockwise until snug. Do not exceed the maximum air pressure is 120psi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ice-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65060792d23e72f93a5751a651f69392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridefox.com\/fox17\/help.php?m=bike&amp;id=1082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detailed info on the Fox website<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8822f61d\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3603047f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d7854ed0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7854ed0\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shock-setup\">shock setup<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-fae04429\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fae04429\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3195bacf\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3195bacf\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-75928805\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c79a6578\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c79a6578 reading_block\">\n\n<p>To achieve the best performance from your suspension, adjust the air pressure to attain your proper sag setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sag is the amount your suspension compresses under your weight and riding gear. Sag range should be set to 25\u201330% of total shock travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the table below you see the recommended shock pressure in relation to your total riding weight at 25% sag. If you prefer a bit plusher ride, then you will need about 20 psi less than shown in the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f4847241\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-a9ed6e6d\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f65669df\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f65669df small\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weight-in-kg-0\">weight in kg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60 \u2013 69<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>70 \u2013 79<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 \u2013 89<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>90 \u2013 99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 \u2013 110<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c712e23\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c712e23 small\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weight-in-lbs-0\">weight in lbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>132 \u2013 152<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>154 \u2013 174<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>176 \u2013 196<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>198 \u2013 218<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>220 \u2013 242<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bfd4b1ed\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bfd4b1ed small\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pressure-in-psi-0\">pressure in psi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>160 \u2013 210<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>210&nbsp; \u2013 260<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>260 \u2013 310<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>310 \u2013 330<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>330 \u2013 350<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1ca52b06\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ca52b06\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-338c157c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-338c157c reading_block\">\n\n<p>Your total weight is your body weight including your clothes, shoes and backpack that you will be wearing during a ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First turn the 3-position lever to the OPEN mode and set the shock air pressure to match your body weight. With the air pump attached to the shock valve, slowly cycle your shock through 25% of its travel 10 times as you reach your desired pressure. This will equalize the positive and negative air chambers and will change the pressure on the pump gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not exceed the maximum air pressure of 350psi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ice-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5883d48a829e20625045fcc4318b2047\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridefox.com\/fox17\/help.php?m=bike&amp;id=1147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detailed info on the Fox website<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-087ae27f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-c7a50eb1\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-141a9fe5\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-141a9fe5\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brake-levers\">brake levers<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-77f9e7e8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77f9e7e8\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c398e2d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c398e2d reading_block\">\n\n<p>Position your brake lever so that when you reach out, your index finger grabs the very end of the lever. This gives you maximum braking power and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you reach for the brakes, your arm, wrist, hand and finger should be in one line. Start with a 45 degree tilt if you ride mostly cross country. If you ride mostly steep downhill terrain, you can point the brake levers up a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ice-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d5b5efcd360903d847c4bb516b35740\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magura.com\/en\/components\/customize\/setup-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">detailed info on the Magura website<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2fcb0c50\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d7e72dcf\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9d2855b3\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d2855b3\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-saddle\">sella<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-2a22d1a9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2a22d1a9\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4a07e983\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a07e983 reading_block\">\n\n<p>First of all make sure that your saddle is level. Then check how far forward or backward you want to like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Placing your saddle more backward gives you more room for descending. Placing it more forward feels better on steep climbs. Position it where it feels best for you to pedal powerfully and comfortably.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e8be69e\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-6dbbf814\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bc7ed4f2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bc7ed4f2\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tire-pressure\">tire pressure<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-566e26ce\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-566e26ce\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1da35c08\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1da35c08 reading_block\">\n\n<p>Having your tire pressure very high might make them impossible to pinch flat, but it will also drastically reduce your grip and increase discomfort; two things you definitely don\u2019t want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiment to see what works best for you. We recommend to start with 1.8 \u2013 2.0 bars, considering you are riding tubeless on rocky terrain. If you want maximum traction, you may want to experiment with lower pressure, in the range of 1.2 \u2013 1.4 bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heavier, faster and more aggressive you are, the more air you need, depending on your tire size.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61ea773e\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8c1d5fa1\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-342b2c11\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-342b2c11\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-handlebar-width\">handlebar width<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a47a7890\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a47a7890\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0d0b2236\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0d0b2236 reading_block\">\n\n<p>We deliver our bikes with uncut handlebars, although this might be a bit too wide for you, as they are normally 780 or 800 mm wide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet we do not advise to cut the handlebar too fast too narrow. The bikes are designed to have a very direct feel and a wide handlebar is part of that. The best you can do it ride the trails with the uncut handlebar for the first time and then see if you like to cut 10, 20 or 30 mm from each side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your first ride on the trail, you may want to sit on your saddle with eyes closed and then have your hands grip the handlebar on any position they want. That might be your most appropriate natural position. You can then cut your handlebar to that length accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-352f0001\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-fbf70150\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-cefea826\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cefea826\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tools-and-spares\">tools and spares<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-697a936f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-697a936f\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4161352f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4161352f reading_block\">\n\n<p>Your mountain bike can take you to some pretty amazing places, meaning it\u2019s important to take the right tools and spares to ensure you don\u2019t end up stranded in those amazing places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lets start with an inner tube, tire levers, a multitool and small pump. If you go on longer rides, you might consider an extra set of disc brake pads, a spare quick-link in case you snap a chain.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ff870cf8\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-81f5e3fd\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b9b15ed1\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b9b15ed1\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-older-bike-names\">vecchi nomi bike<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-855df4a3\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-855df4a3\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-556af24e\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-556af24e reading_block\">\n\n<p>Se stai cercando informazioni sul tuo bike, avrai notato che dal 2023 i nostri bikes hanno nuovi nomi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-053c19a0086cf25c76975a891e01d00c\">X9 o Reebok \u00e8 ora Kodiak 130<br>M9 o Coyote \u00e8 ora Kodiak 140<br>R9 o Kodiak \u00e8 ora Kodiak 150<br>M97 \u00e8 ora Kodiak MX 150<br>L'M7 \u00e8 stato dismesso<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":229,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1765","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1765","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/229"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1765"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1765\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.instinctiv.bike\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}