K2 Bike S - Manual (Page 12)

K2 BIKE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
In this section you will learn how to set up properly your K2 Bike suspension. Our bicycles are designed to offer wide adjustability for many different
riders. It may be necessary to purchase different springs in order to tune your K2 Bike. We offer a wide variety of coil springs for this purpose.
This section provides guidelines for tuning your K2 Bike rear suspension and also briefly discusses Noleen front suspension set up. For a more
complete guide to front suspension tuning, please refer to your Noleen Cross-Link or Noleen Chubby Owner's Manual.
Tuning Variables
All riders are different. Therefore, bicycle suspension needs to be able to adjust to the different needs and desires of many different riders. The
following variables or factors should be considered when adjusting the suspension of a K2 Bike:
Rider Weight
Smaller bicycles are assumed to be ridden by lighter riders and are supplied with softer suspensions than larger bikes. If your are tall and slim or
short and stocky, you may wish to install softer or stiffer springs.
Type of Riding
A bicycle used for high-performance off-road riding should have stiffer suspension than one intended for recreational road use. The severe impacts
and high speeds of serious off-road riding demand stiffer springs, while more casual riding is more comfortable with softer springs. In general, the
bike should be set up to maximize the use of full suspension travel in the conditions to be encountered.
Personal Preference
New suspension riders often prefer stiffer suspensions that feel more like a rigid bikes. However, suspension works best when a rider adapts his
style fully to use the suspension. A spring that feels soft at first may be exactly what you want after a week of riding.
Tuning Adjustments
Once you have an understanding of the variables affecting suspension tuning, you can now move on to actually adjusting your suspension to fit
your needs. The Tuning Adjustments of your K2 Bike suspension are:
Spring Rate
Spring Rate is the amount of load required to compress a coil spring one inch. We suggest different spring rates for our bikes and forks because
different riders place different loads on bicycles. The provided spring rate charts are suggested spring rates according to rider weight. Keep in mind
these charts are only suggestions.
Spring selection is also affected greatly by rider preference. More aggressive riders may desire their springs to be stiffer, while a more recreationally
oriented rider may like a softer ride with softer springs. Experimentation with a couple different spring rates may be necessary to find the correct
set up.
Consult the tables on the following page to select the spring set that’s best for you. Remember, these are recommendations. You may wish to try
stiffer or softer springs than recommended due to the terrain you ride, your riding style, and personal preference.
Noleen Forks Cross-Link Chubby Chubby LT
up to 140 1 175 2 3 Blue, 3 Tan 4 Blue, 4 Tan
130-170 200 1 Blue, 5 Tan 2 Blue, 6 Tan
160-200 200 6 Tan 8 Tan
190-230 225 5 Tan, 1 Pink 7 Tan, 1 Pink
over 230 250 4 Tan, 2 Pink 6 Tan, 2 Pink
Spring Type NB2L-x-x 3 MCU 4 MCU
SUSPENSION
TUNING
In this section:
• Tuning Variables
• Tuning Adjust-
m e n t s
• Smart Shock
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