How much fork pressure should I run for my weight?

As a practical starting point, fork PSI ≈ your body weight in pounds (kitted up). It's only the start: always calibrate it afterwards to sag (15-20% on the fork). The exact pressure varies by model and year.

Is the pressure-by-weight table accurate?

No, it's a guideline: 60 kg≈90 psi, 70 kg≈105, 80 kg≈120, 90 kg≈135 (approximate). It's there to get you started; every fork changes by model and year. Sag is what rules, not the table.

What do I adjust after pressure?

After setting pressure and checking sag, adjust rebound. First pressure to the correct sag, then rebound to your taste and terrain; the rider calibrates the rest.

Suspension & dropper cluster · Setup

Fork air pressure by rider weight

Quick answer

Practical starting point: fork PSI ≈ your body weight in pounds (kitted up). But it's only the start: always calibrate it afterwards to sag (15-20% on the fork), which is what really rules. The weight table is a guideline (60 kg≈90 psi, 70≈105, 80≈120, 90≈135) and varies by model and year. After setting pressure, adjust rebound. If even at the right weight it feels too stiff, drop pressure and re-measure sag; if you want more progression without touching the start of the stroke, look at volume spacers.

The table gets you going; sag fine-tunes it. Use one to start and the other to finish.

The starting point: PSI ≈ weight in pounds

As a quick reference for inflating the fork, set as many PSI as you weigh in pounds with your riding gear. It's an approximation that puts pressure in the right ballpark to fine-tune from. It's not a final value: the exact pressure changes by fork model and year.

Guideline table by weight

These values are approximate and are only for starting; always adjust them to sag.

60 kg

≈90 psi

70 kg

≈105 psi

80 kg

≈120 psi

90 kg

≈135 psi

Quick rule

PSI ≈ weight in pounds (kitted up)

Validation

15-20% sag on the fork (this rules)

Guideline relationship between rider weight and fork air pressure in PSI, with the 15-20% sag range — Weight gives the starting point; 15-20% sag confirms the pressure.

The correct setup order

First inflate to the starting pressure (from the table or the weight rule). Then check sag: if it's outside 15-20%, raise or lower pressure until it's in range. Once pressure is set to sag, adjust rebound. Pressure and sag come first; rebound and the rest are calibrated by the rider to taste and terrain.

Common mistake: sticking with the table number without checking sag. The table only starts you off; two forks at the same weight can call for different pressures. Sag decides, not the table PSI.

Pressure not adding up?

Send us your fork model and your weight kitted up and we'll give you a starting point to then tune to sag. Message us on WhatsApp

Frequently asked questions

How much pressure for my weight?

As a start, PSI ≈ your weight in pounds (kitted up). Always calibrate afterwards to sag (15-20%). It varies by model and year.

Is the table accurate?

No, it's a guideline: 60≈90, 70≈105, 80≈120, 90≈135 psi. It's there to start; sag rules.

What do I adjust after?

After pressure and sag, rebound. The rider calibrates the rest.

Set suspension sag → The fork is too stiff → How many volume spacers? →

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