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We’ve yet to ride any of this new SID stuff so you’ll have to make do, like us, with some words and piccies from RockShox.
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By ben_haworth
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NEW Bolt-in torque cap adapters included for use with standard hub end-caps.
Hmm SRAM have finally worked out torque caps are a PITA!
I wonder if the torque cap adapters will be able to be used on the 'old' SIDs? Getting my front wheel in can be a chore sometimes.
It's all well and good them talking about their super new lube in the forks, I'd just have been happy to have any lube in the lowers in my current SID SL forks. They really need to sort out their QC.
It's a shame they've stuck with the Gripshift style Twistloc for the new range, I was hoping they'd have came up with something compatible with the AXS system so we could have wireless lockouts.
The Torque Cap adapters come with the 23 Lyrik. They work. Sure there are a few companies doing stick on ones also
If you have DTSwiss hubs you can buy the Torque cap adapters if that helps?
I am not a fan of the twistlock and found it a PITA to use, or rather not use plus F's up any grip choice you might want, big no from me.
James
The claims of 'stronger than ever' and 'increased durability' - they'd set themselves a pretty low bar.
'Bushings are fully engaged' - they weren't on the last iteration. A fix that shouldn’t have been a problem in the first place.
"The XC fork for champions and contenders". Ah well that rules me out then!
Could anyone advise me on the recommended sag for a Sid 110mm fork?
The Rockshox Trailhead app recommends a fork pressure for my weight that sets sag at 30%. I am unsure as the 120mm fork recommends 20% sag.
Of course sag is ultimately rider choice, but I’d like to know what the fork and damper has been designed for and then work from there.
Any help/guidance appreciated. Cheers
Sag is really down to personal preference, within reason. From memory, SRAM recommends 20% sag for 120mm travel, and 15mm for 100mm travel. Split the difference and start with 17.5mm?
I've personally never been able to get the fork dialled using the Trailhead app / website. The recommended settings have also changed on there over time so I don't exactly trust it. There's also the potential variable of the accuracy of your shock pump. I've just set my air pressure to correspond with 20% sag for my 120mm SID Ultimate and have then tweaked the rebound to get it feeling right.