I have a 2013 Specialized Stump Jumper FSR Comp/29 with a Fox Float CTD Evolution rear shock/autosag. When I purchased it I was unaware that the shock was setup from the Fox factory with a compression tune setting that is specific to your weight. Currently my shock is set to compression setting L (Low). The sales guy should have considered this.
Problem: I am bottoming out my shock too often and am experiencing too much flex when it's set to the climb mode. I am 210lbs with all my riding gear.
After talking to my LBS mechanic I now know the shock is set to L and should be ridden by someone who is closer to 150lbs. The correct setting for me considering my weight and the terrain I ride should be Medium (M) or even High (H). The compression setting can be changed but only when it's sent off to Fox for service and I'm not ready to do that considering it's fairly new.
Question: What can I do to compensate for the compression setting until it's time to service the shock?
My thought is to increase the psi in the shock. Autosag sets it at 160psi and I have been experimenting with running it between 160-200psi but I also do not want to damage the shock by over inflating it. Is there a chart or guide which I could look at that considers my weight and recommends a psi? Does anyone else have any suggestions?
Problem: I am bottoming out my shock too often and am experiencing too much flex when it's set to the climb mode. I am 210lbs with all my riding gear.
After talking to my LBS mechanic I now know the shock is set to L and should be ridden by someone who is closer to 150lbs. The correct setting for me considering my weight and the terrain I ride should be Medium (M) or even High (H). The compression setting can be changed but only when it's sent off to Fox for service and I'm not ready to do that considering it's fairly new.
Question: What can I do to compensate for the compression setting until it's time to service the shock?
My thought is to increase the psi in the shock. Autosag sets it at 160psi and I have been experimenting with running it between 160-200psi but I also do not want to damage the shock by over inflating it. Is there a chart or guide which I could look at that considers my weight and recommends a psi? Does anyone else have any suggestions?