Easiest Way To Add Air To MTB Fork And Shocks

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  • This will help on how to add air to Mountain Bike fork and shocks! It also shows where to find the recommended pressure and how to ensure that it's the right pressure for you!
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    Tire Pump: amzn.to/3yPmgXy

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  • @hanziify
    @hanziify ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That was super helpful, thanks! Saved myself a trip to the bike shop and now I can do this myself :)

  • @armandocardenas6094
    @armandocardenas6094 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I own the 2022 Giant Trance 27.5 X3 .... basically your bike painted in good grey, glossy black, purple accents and I love it. Thank you very much for your advice on forks and shocks settings .

  • @norcalchrismeister
    @norcalchrismeister ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thx for the vid bro. I now have a good idea of how to set up my shocks.

  • @absalonandrade5514
    @absalonandrade5514 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cool, very nicely done, concise, and clear. Thank you very much and have a great day.

  • @ttbmg
    @ttbmg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for this. My first time having an air fork and was trying to figure out how much air to put in. You telling us about the factory sticker for the front shock helped out a ton!

  • @nikos_bassvirus
    @nikos_bassvirus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The best video, explaining the things!

  • @mattwasMTB
    @mattwasMTB ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I didn't know Steve Howey road mountain bikes 🤣 Solid video friend! you do want to bounce it a bit and loosen them up, then replace the rings while you stand in "ready position" with your full riding gear on.

  • @nelsonenaccion4x424
    @nelsonenaccion4x424 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video i just buy an GIANT similar like yours GIANT ANTHEM ADVANCED and i dont know how much to put on the Shock is to soft when is UNLOCK the forks are to hard so we are same weight 210 lb so im going to copy and se how shes perform THANKS

  • @sararickb.3642
    @sararickb.3642 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Heard if you add Vaseline after putting air and then putting cap on, will help with the tire pressure stay for a lot longer as weather changes

  • @lukamilosevic3191
    @lukamilosevic3191 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks really helped me out👍

  • @9011combo
    @9011combo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awsome explanation!!

  • @mjowsey
    @mjowsey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The amount of force needed on the pump to get up to 160psi on my shock was so much I thought that I was doing something wrong.

  • @user-cv2ud6yf2j
    @user-cv2ud6yf2j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    ❤ helped a lot thanks 🙏

  • @bigbrowntrout1
    @bigbrowntrout1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video for a complete noob, thanks! P.s. the "lesser the air?" part was very comical...

  • @professorzig8631
    @professorzig8631 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Super helpfull. now i got it. now going to bike with my new Pump

  • @averynguyen6296
    @averynguyen6296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    easy explanation i really like this video

  • @mikeportnoy7622
    @mikeportnoy7622 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks man!

  • @okidoke4822
    @okidoke4822 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Other videos have stated that you have to equalise the pressure in the two chambers of the fork by pumping to required pressure, then physically pushing the forks in and out a few times and then check the pressure gauge again. I'm new to this and want to know if that is required.

  • @SoCalKev
    @SoCalKev 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you tried the specialized Airtool UHP? It does both Shock and wheel pump. Only thing i had to re do the air pressure on my rockshox recon siilver solo air it has a chart that says 80mm for fat riders aka my self 400lbs it says 175psi I miss read that turns out my fork is 100mm so I put 150 sweet spot between the 135 psi and 205 psi working great! I keep a mini shock pump to see if it has the same reading and it came out to the same reading 150! I was very lucky to get the UHP for 75$ cause of the money I had left in my Incycle account.

  • @jeboyer42
    @jeboyer42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Useful, thanks

  • @Muuip
    @Muuip ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks!👍👍

  • @thirdylopez8909
    @thirdylopez8909 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    hello, why is it when i put the pump back on the fork the pump does not register any pressure?

  • @TheMrjonv
    @TheMrjonv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you very much! I can't have my Giant not ready to perform.

  • @mikewilson3967
    @mikewilson3967 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the helpful vid! Question about riding the bike. I've noticed that many full suspension bikes are carbon now. Does the bike feel heavier because it is a full suspension alloy bike? I'm considering buying one want to hear your opinion.

    • @mtbnoob6464
      @mtbnoob6464  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've only ever ridden allow bikes, so I don't actual know the feel difference between the two. I'm sure the bike being even lighter would be pretty beneficial and help improve maneuverability when riding. I know they usually come with a bigger price tag, so that's definitely something you would have to include when weighing the pros and cons. Keep shredding!

    • @mikewilson3967
      @mikewilson3967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mtbnoob6464 thx for your advice!

  • @patxusko4898
    @patxusko4898 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello mate, you might not anwser but you seem like an amazing guy, just found your channel and got disappointed cause you haven’t posted anything since this vid, hope everything is fine, I hope I see you making some vids in the future, you have a new sub even tho you don’t upload anymore💪🏽💪🏽

    • @mtbnoob6464
      @mtbnoob6464  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks @patxusko4898 !!! I did take a little break while going back to school, but I will be uploading new videos soon! Appreciate the support! Keep on shredding!

    • @patxusko4898
      @patxusko4898 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mtbnoob6464 heeey, thanks for answering!! Hope you get some good grades, glad to know there’s some videos coming! I’ll be commenting on them for sure😂you keep shredding it aswell💪🏽

  • @chilamzucker5995
    @chilamzucker5995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! Love your content. How to contact for a product review?

  • @dronepilot1333
    @dronepilot1333 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to set air pressure on a crane creek double barrel. And how to setup rebound/compression

  • @vrod2144
    @vrod2144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel mate! Learning so much. Can you put the link for that pump or model name? Cheers!

    • @Ollyburl1ngo
      @Ollyburl1ngo ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude said it was from amazon. You don't need your hand held any more than that. 👍👍👍

  • @Kyal-wo2ds
    @Kyal-wo2ds หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can i still use a high pressure low volume pump?

  • @TWNM99
    @TWNM99 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how to let air out without tools as it is way too stiff

  • @jonathancarpenter6922
    @jonathancarpenter6922 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a link for the pump on Amazon?

  • @juffkasvennsson4609
    @juffkasvennsson4609 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you need to all open or close lsc, hsc,lsr,hsr when adding air ? Or just top it up as is ? Nice viedeo.

    • @mtbnoob6464
      @mtbnoob6464  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey @juffkasvennsson4609 as far as I know you should be able to unscrew the cap, hook up the pump and pump as much air as desired! Then after you can adjust the other more intricate settings to your exact preferred feel. Let me know how it goes!

  • @eddiek821
    @eddiek821 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dont you have to put air in the bottom of the shock aswell?. I only ask as ive seen other video's when they fill a valve at the top like you then one at the bottom of the shock.

  • @rasse3692
    @rasse3692 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about that I have to much air(I have hardtail) so can I do something

  • @Todd-cf8nl
    @Todd-cf8nl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why do you not give your shock a few pumps/compressions to equalize your air chambers before removing your pump and calling it done?

  • @erny0786
    @erny0786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! How much to inflate PSI to 105kg?

  • @snorttroll4379
    @snorttroll4379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can o use a notmal pump? Why why not?

  • @tl6139
    @tl6139 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    U are funny 😂

  • @L4T3_
    @L4T3_ 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I have that kind of pump from rockshox, and i did everything as you did in this video, but when i screw it off of the bike after pumping the fork loses all air… what can i do about this? Is some part broken?

    • @mtbnoob6464
      @mtbnoob6464  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hmmm that is odd. If that's the case it may be a fork problem. If it is, they often have warranties and that will hopefully cover the repair! Let me know how it goes!

    • @L4T3_
      @L4T3_ 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mtbnoob6464 idk it worked when the seller did it with the same pump 10 months ago and when i tried it now it didnt work… the bike is a Trek Marlin 8 so it shouldn’t be a quality of fork issue. I might have to go to the bike store again to see whats wrong

  • @dragomxsoldier
    @dragomxsoldier 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can you use a normal pump and use a car gauge to mean the psi?

    • @mtbnoob6464
      @mtbnoob6464  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey! I don't believe so. A normal tire pump usually doesn't provide enough PSI to properly inflate the shock and I don't think it would be able to properly connect to the shock. I'd recommend buying a cheap shock pump! But if you do try it, let me know how it goes!

  • @aleks6808
    @aleks6808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I know the question is stupid, but when you put air in the fork you only have to put air in the left side right? Or on both sides? Like does the fork put the air in both sides by itself or do you have to pump also the right top side of the fork?

    • @mtbnoob6464
      @mtbnoob6464  2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Great question! The chambers of the fork are connected, so you only have to put air in from the one side!

    • @aleks6808
      @aleks6808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@mtbnoob6464 thank you very much

    • @topchoice1621
      @topchoice1621 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mtbnoob6464when you attach the shock pump does it automatically show how much air is in the fork ?

    • @SilentKnightErik
      @SilentKnightErik 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@topchoice1621I don't think it does, at least on mine (not digital), so I usually give some pushes and then I put the pressure I want

    • @topchoice1621
      @topchoice1621 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SilentKnightErik thanks I finally figured it out and got it right and feeling good 👍

  • @Doublep507
    @Doublep507 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is your fork suppose to be open or closed while putting air in?

    • @ertai222
      @ertai222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Open i believe

  • @MrStallion777
    @MrStallion777 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Trance X 29 2. I was bottoming out and I took it to dealer. He said air was really low and added air. After 2 weeks, it started to bottom out again. Very frustrating.

    • @Todd-cf8nl
      @Todd-cf8nl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because that front shock is junk. I replaced mine with a Fox Factory Float 34. Replaced the crap rear Suntour with a rock shox Monarch RL.
      Way better ride.

  • @alecHur6608
    @alecHur6608 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you add the o ring onto the forks,

    • @mjowsey
      @mjowsey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think that some forks come with an o ring others don't. I've tied a small cable tie around the stanchion.

  • @KittinOG
    @KittinOG 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Got that wrist action

  • @FiscalWoofer
    @FiscalWoofer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Deflate?

  • @jeankarloyap8822
    @jeankarloyap8822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    is it normal to loose some air pressure in the air chamber of the fork. i've been using it for a month and i lost 5mm of travel

    • @mtbnoob6464
      @mtbnoob6464  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, pretty normal, just like tires they lose some pressure over time.

    • @jeankarloyap8822
      @jeankarloyap8822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mtbnoob6464 thank you

    • @Johnnyta43
      @Johnnyta43 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mtbnoob6464 Hello I saw you fill up one side of the front fork. Are you supposed to only do one side or both?

    • @mtbnoob6464
      @mtbnoob6464  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey @@Johnnyta43 the fork is connected, so it fills both sides at once! Keep on shredding!

    • @Johnnyta43
      @Johnnyta43 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mtbnoob6464 thank you!!

  • @the_canadian_vlogger8610
    @the_canadian_vlogger8610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine is 20% absorbing

  • @itsmecen50red70
    @itsmecen50red70 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lessen

  • @TheRealGOTdurrrred
    @TheRealGOTdurrrred 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lesser the air😂

  • @amandaruddock501
    @amandaruddock501 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude that really blows chunks that I went out and bought a $600 dollar air compressor that you would expect should suffice to fill up my bike shock just to find out that I have to buy one of those little bad boy ones off Amazon for a few dollars. This is an outrage. Why is not specified on the shock itself.
    So no, I disagree with all shock related videos that claim; “ it’s easy”. And also, to add to my life of complete frustration and major delay i can %100 percent confirm that they forgot to attach the air valve on my coil shock and when I took it back to Canadian tire nobody said anything. They just laughed when I expressed how it was my duream to bike from the rocky mnts all the way out tic

    • @irenedunne352
      @irenedunne352 ปีที่แล้ว

      god i wish i could speak Canadian

    • @iMobinator
      @iMobinator 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      why would u spend 600$ on that

  • @dirtcheck
    @dirtcheck ปีที่แล้ว

    why no more videos man?

  • @christianjensen5523
    @christianjensen5523 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazon? Better to support your local shop.

  • @PiTaReX
    @PiTaReX ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ads everywhere

  • @kryostazis4415
    @kryostazis4415 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    bikestubation