After seeing some posts, I was curious about what psi others were running and started this thread: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=685122
I got one last week. Being the same weight as you, I was surprised to find the psi it came with good for me. It will take a few rides for the new seals to settle in and become more plush. I'm expecting to have to up the pressure at some point. With each ride it is performing better and better.
Try dropping the pressure a little and see what happens. It may loosen up quickly when you ride it, so I wouldn't shoot for thirty percent sag right away. You're in for a pleasant surprise after it breaks in.
It is a air/coil fork, that's the reason for the lower pressure. Although the tag states 50psi max, the manual says 100. Doesn't look like we'll have to worry about exceeding 50 if it came with 20.
I got one last week. Being the same weight as you, I was surprised to find the psi it came with good for me. It will take a few rides for the new seals to settle in and become more plush. I'm expecting to have to up the pressure at some point. With each ride it is performing better and better.
Try dropping the pressure a little and see what happens. It may loosen up quickly when you ride it, so I wouldn't shoot for thirty percent sag right away. You're in for a pleasant surprise after it breaks in.
It is a air/coil fork, that's the reason for the lower pressure. Although the tag states 50psi max, the manual says 100. Doesn't look like we'll have to worry about exceeding 50 if it came with 20.
