Suspension Tuning: Shim Stacks, Pro-Tune and Re-Valving Explained
Suspension tuning is a complicated subject, you've got to adjust high & low-speed rebound, high & low-speed compression, sag and that's not even considering Shim stacks and Valving. Is it all worth it? Anna Cipullo is joined by Fox Racing's Sergio Avanto to explain what goes into suspension tuning, the difference between a 'Standard' & 'Pro' tune, and whether it's worth it for the average rider. 💻 Submit Top Mods, Bike Caves, Rewinds and more to us 👉 https://upload.gmbn.com/tech ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome! 00:20 - What Are Suspension Valves and Shims 02:10 - Why Do Bikes Come Stock With Different Tunes 04:39 - What’s The Differences Between A Standard & Pro Tunes 06:48 - How Important Is A Custom Tune For The Everyday Rider? 10:31 - Is There Much Of A Difference Between MTB Suspension & MX Suspension? Useful Links: 🛍 NEW MTB Bike Maintenance Book 👉 https://gmbn.eu/MTBMaintenanceBook Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter Have you got your suspension dialled? Or do you need a custom tune? Let us know in the comments below! Watch more on GMBN Tech... 📹 What Does eBike Certified Mean? 👉 • What Does eBike Certified Mean? | Ask Tech... 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.tech/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show 👉 https://gmbn.tech/GMBNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Lesotho - El Flaco Collective Funky Disco - Andreas Dahlback Flamingo Dance - Ryan James Carr #gmbntech #gmbn #mtb #mountainbiking The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Every day of every month, our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys Worx Power Tools: https://gmbn.eu/Worx CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Watch our sister channels: Global Mountain Bike Network - / gmbn Electric Mountain Bike Network - / embn Global Cycling Network - / gcn GCN Tech - / gcntech GCN Racing - / gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - / gtn GMBN Racing - https://gmbn.eu/GMBNracing GCN Italia - / gcnitalia GCN en Espanol - / gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - / gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Francais - / gcnenfrancais GCN Training - / gcntraining

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