Proper suspension setup is crucial for achieving the best ride experience on a full suspension bike. Please refer to our Suspension Calculator for easy suspension setup tips.

Shock Sag

Epic: To reduce the complexity and weight of the new shock, the Auto-Sag feature has been removed from the Brain shock.  Recommended sag for XC is 13mm, 25% of the 52.5mm stroke.  A video explaining how the Brain shock works and how to adjust the firmness of your ride can be found here: 

Tips for how to set sag can be found here: RockShox Rear Shock Sag Setup

Epic EVO: Recommended sag for EVO models is 11mm, 27% of the 40mm stroke.  Tips for how to set sag can be found here: RockShox Rear Shock Sag Setup

Fork Sag

Fork pressure should be set based on the manufacturer recommendations.  Air pressure charts are often provided on a sticker attached to the fork leg.