This Is Why Your Suspension Feels Wrong (And How To Fix It)

What's the biggest mistake riders make when setting up their mountain bike suspension? In this segment of the Recon MTB Podcast, Lawrence from the Speed Shop breaks down the most common setup error he sees every day — and why chasing comfort by running your suspension too soft actually makes your bike ride worse. We get into fork and shock balance, why "softer" isn't more comfortable, and how being active on the bike changes everything about how your suspension feels. In this clip: The most common suspension setup mistake Why running softer for comfort backfires Fork and shock balance explained Be a pilot, not a passenger — riding your bike actively How small changes transform the feel 🎧 Full episode →    • #26 What Riders Get Wrong About MTB Suspen...   🔔 Subscribe for more MTB reviews, tech deep dives, and trail talk. #MountainBike #MTBSuspension #SuspensionSetup #MTBTech #MountainBiking #ReconMTB #TrailBike #Enduro #Emtb #SpeedShop