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ADJUSTING PROPEDAL (FLOAT RP3
ONLY)
The three-position ProPedal tuning lever allows for
on-the-fly ProPedal adjustment. ProPedal damping reduces pedal-induced
suspension bob.
The three lever settings are:
1. LIGHT PROPEDAL 2. MID
PROPEDAL 3. FULL PROPEDAL
Use the different settings to tune the shock to different
riding conditions and situations. For example, use the Full ProPedal position for riding to the top of the mountain and
then switch to the Light ProPedal position for the
descent. Because suspension designs and riding skills vary, optimal
settings can vary from bike to bike and rider to
rider.
To determine which ProPedal position is best, pedal the
bicycle at about 15 MPH and monitor the shock movement.
Switch between positions and select the one that reduces
suspension movement most effectively while providing the desired amount of bump absorption. The setting may change
depending on conditions and riding styles.
The “neutral zone” between the Full ProPedal and Light
ProPedal adjustments is simply a transition zone between the two settings. However, FOX recommends that the lever not be
left in the “neutral zone” as there is no detent, and
the lever can accidentally shift into the Full ProPedal or Light ProPedal
settings during hard riding.
PROPEDAL VALVING (FLOAT RP3
& FLOAT R ONLY)
FOX Racing Shox and your bike manufacturer have teamed up
to deliver a FLOAT RP3/FLOAT R shock that has the perfect ProPedal
tune for your bicycle’s rear suspension design. This
internal ProPedal valving is separate from the user-adjustable ProPedal
tuning described above.
Your FLOAT RP3/FLOAT R is delivered to your bike
manufacturer in one of three settings:
FIRM, MEDIUM, and
LIGHT.
The setting of your FLOAT RP3/FLOAT R is listed on the
band at the bottom of the air sleeve and is denoted by an icon,
as shown left. LIGHT is represented by the smallest
bar. MEDIUM is represented by the middle bar. FIRM is represented by the
largest bar. The bar that is applicable to your tune will be highlighted
and flanked on top and bottom with indicator arrows.
ADJUSTING PROPEDAL (DHX 5.0. & 4.0 Coil Over)
The ProPedal adjustment knob allows the rider to adjust
the amount of ProPedal damping. ProPedal damping affects the first part of
the compression stroke and is designed to control
pedal-induced suspension bob. Since suspension designs vary, not all
bicycles require the same degree of ProPedal damping
provided by the Boost Valve.
There are 15 clicks of adjustment. Rotate the knob all the
way counter-clockwise for the lightest ProPedal setting and all the way
clockwise for the most ProPedal
damping.
NEVER RIDE YOUR BIKE WITH MORE THAN 200 PSI OR LESS
THAN 75 PSI IN THE RESERVOIR AIR CHAMBER. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE YOUR SHOCK
AND REQUIRE REPAIRS THAT ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
PROPEDAL AND BOOST VALVE INTERACTION
Certain aspects of the Boost Valve can influence the
ProPedal adjustment. If the ProPedal adjustment knob is fully
counterclockwise (lightest ProPedal damping position)
and the compression damping is still too strong, attach a shock pump to
the Schrader valve on the reservoir and reduce the pressure 10 – 15 psi. Repeat to achieve the desired compression damping. If
there is not enough compression damping with the ProPedal knob fully
clockwise, add 10 – 15 psi to the Boost Valve until
desired compression damping is achieved.
The 3-position ProPedal knob (shown left)
allows you to adjust ProPedal firmness when the ProPedal lever is in the PROPEDAL
position. The ProPedal knob only changes damping
when the ProPedal lever is in the PROPEDAL position.
The ProPedal knob settings are denoted by the
numbers etched onto the ProPedal knob.
The three ProPedal knob
settings are:
1. LIGHT PROPEDAL 2. MID
PROPEDAL 3. FULL PROPEDAL
1. Turn the ProPedal lever to the PROPEDAL position, as shown in graphic above.
2. Lift the ProPedal knob (see frame
#2 in the drawing right).
3. Turn the ProPedal knob clockwise (relative
to the ProPedal knob facing the user) until the
selection you want—1, 2, or 3—is aligned with
the ProPedal lever (#3). The ProPedal
knob
clicks twice per setting as it turns. The first
click occurs as you exit the current setting; the
second click as you engage the new
setting.
4. Push the ProPedal knob into its new position
(#4). The ProPedal knob should NOT be
adjusted
on-the-fly. It should only be adjusted while in
a stationary position.
FOX DHX 5.0 Air
Propedal
The ProPedal adjustment switch allows the rider
to adjust the amount of ProPedal damping
using a 2-position switch, which varies from
FIRM to SOFT. ProPedal damping affects the initial
part of the compression stroke and is designed
to control pedal-induced suspension bob.
The switch has two (2) positions:
For more ProPedal damping, rotate the ProPedal switch clockwise.
For lighter ProPedal damping, rotate the ProPedal switch (shown
left) counterclockwise.
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