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Remove the air valve cap and thread on the shock pump. Add or remove air depending on the recommended starting pressure and remove the shock pump.
Choose your component for an initial setup guide:
01. Initial compression settings
MY23+ ULTIMATE/SELECT+
Make sure that your High Speed Compression(HSC) and Low Speed Compression (LSC) knobs are in the middle (0) setting.MY23+ SELECT/BASE
Make sure your Compression knob is in the middle setting.ALL OTHER SUSPENSION
Rotate the Compression knob(s) to the fully Open position.02. Initial air spring setup
Scan the QR code on your fork’s crown, enter your serial number into the TrailHead app or check out the chart on the fork’s lower leg to get a starting air pressure suggestion.
03. Set initial rebound
Adjust the Rebound knob based on the TrailHead suggestion—the suggested setting is the number of clicks from Closed or slowest position, indicated by the turtle icon. This is just a starting point.
04. Air spring equalization
Slowly compress the fork a few times—around 25-30% of its travel—to equalize air pressure between the positive and negative chambers. You may hear a brief hiss as air transfers between the chambers.
Attach the shock pump and re-pressurize the air spring to the suggested starting point. The pressure can drop as the air moves into the negative chamber during equalization, requiring you to re-pressurize the air spring until you get to the right pressure.
Move the red o-ring against the rubber wiper seal. This will indicate how much travel you’ve used during your ride, which tells you if your suspension is set up correctly. Ideally, you use most of your travel while riding—occasional bottom outs on bigger impacts is normal.
01. Initial compression settings
Make sure your Threshold lockout is unlocked (if you have it) and your Compression settings (including both High and Low Speed Compression if you have them) are the middle (0) setting.
02. Initial air spring setup
Enter your serial number into the TrailHead app to get a starting air pressure and Rebound suggestion.
Remove the air valve cap and thread on the shock pump. Add or remove air depending on the recommended starting pressure and remove the shock pump.
03. Set initial rebound
Adjust the Rebound knob based on the TrailHead suggestion—the suggested setting is the number of clicks from Closed or slowest position, indicated by the turtle icon. This is just a starting point.
04. Air spring equalization
Slowly cycle the rear shock 5-8 times—around 15% of its travel, or 35% for Vivid Air—to equalize air pressure between the positive and negative chambers. You may hear a brief hiss as air transfers between the chambers.
Attach the shock pump and re-pressurize the air spring to the suggested starting point. The pressure can drop as the air moves into the negative chamber during equalization, requiring you to re-pressurize the air spring until you get to the right pressure.
Move the red o-ring against the rubber wiper seal. This will indicate how much travel you’ve used during your ride, which tells you if your suspension is set up correctly. Ideally, you use most of your travel while riding—occasional bottom outs on bigger impacts is normal.
SUSPENSION FINE TUNING GUIDE
After a few laps, once you're more comfortable with your bike, you may want to tweak your settings to find your ideal ride feel. Check out the Suspension Fine Tuning Guide to dial in your suspension.