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BUYING GUIDES

Not sure which bike to buy? Let us help you decide.

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We can help you find the perfect bike size for you.

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Mountain bike technology has improved exponentially in recent years.

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Road bikes are one of the simplest forms of bikes on the market.

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  Commuting to and from work can have multiple benefits for the environment, mental health and physical health.

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E-Bikes take what is amazing about cycling around town, through the mountains and daily commuting and enhance it.

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Buying your child a bike can be an exciting time for both you and them, as this is their first chance to experience the enjoyment of cycling.

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If you're the type that likes to save a buck, our ex-demo bikes may sound interesting.

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As simple as a bike can be, a lot of the terminology and names can be quite confusing.

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The material of which a frame is constructed will have a huge impact on how it rides.

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ORDERS & PAYMENT

Bikes Online offer a number of payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Paypal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

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Bikes Online is a Proven Commercial Partner and Wholesaler We pride ourselves on our ability to import products efficiently.

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SHIPPING & TRACKING

Parts & Accessories  Small Parcels Bikes & Bulky Items Standard Shipping  Orders over $49 get FREE Standard shipping, Standard = $7.

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Shipping of Bikes We now ship bikes to all 50 states, Alaska and Hawaii may incur additional shipping charges.

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Once your order has been dispatched from us, you will receive an email with a tracking number from FedEx or USPS.

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Unfortunately we do not ship bikes or anything from our website outside of the lower 48.

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When you log in to your account, on the Bikes Online website, you'll notice that orders go through the process below:    On Hold - The payment is still being processed, the address may have been entered incorrectly, you used a direct payment from your bank, your credit card may have been declined/review OR if paying with your bank account it takes a few business days to clear.

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RETURNS & EXCHANGES

Free 30-Day Bike Returns We're incredibly confident that you'll love our wide range of bikes; however, if for any reason you don't, we've got you covered with our free 30-day return policy.

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Outside of the 30 day return offer, bicycles will only be accepted back within 45 days of purchase and only if they are new and unused.

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As long as the item has not been worn or used we're happy to receive it back for a refund or exchange.

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Incorrect Item: It is very rare for the wrong item to be shipped out to you but sometimes can happen due to human error.

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If you are going on a cycling holiday or perhaps returning a bike to us as a part of our 30 day bike return – repacking your bike is an important but easy thing to do to ensure that your bike arrives at its destination in perfect condition.

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Small part – Once a small part has been returned to Bikes Online, we normally process the exchange or refund within the day  Once we put through the refund to our accountant, it can take up to 10 business days for you to see the money.

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CONSUMER GUARANTEE

A lot of what defines the consumer guarantee of your specific purchase from Bikes Online depends upon the product’s intended use.

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Please contact Bikes Online After Sales Service via our online portal for all consumer guarantee and product support requests.

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Please contact Bikes Online After Sales Service via our online Portal for all consumer guarantee and product support requests.

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At BikesOnline we are committed to providing you with the best possible prices.

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As bike riders we can all agree - accidents happen - and as much as we would love to avoid it, sometimes they are inevitable.

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The frequency you should get your bike serviced will vary depending on the frequency you ride it.

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Our Customer Service team can be reached via email, phone or via our Contact us page.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDES

Congratulations on your new bike! For us, there’s nothing more exciting than building your bike.

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Assembling your new bike is one of the most exciting tasks ever, we agree.

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This article will guide you through how to install the front wheel on your new bike.

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Assembling your new bike is one of the most exciting tasks ever, we agree.

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Dropper posts are a game changer for mountain biking, allowing you to have your optimal pedalling position for climbing and with a simple press of the lever, you can push the saddle down to slay the descents.

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This article will guide you through how to install the mudguard on your Fox 36 and 38 suspension forks.

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Exciting times ahead! This article will guide you through what comes with your new bike and how to unpack it.

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In case you need to re-pack your bike for travelling or shipping, follow this step-by-step guide to ensure it will reach its destination in great shape, by reducing the chances of damage in transit.

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BIKE CARE

The frequency you should get your bike serviced will vary depending on the frequency you ride it.

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BikesOnline sells and ships complete bicycles to all states in the US.

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Your suspension components need to be serviced on a regular basis to keep working properly and also for consumer guarantee reasons.

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A clean bike is a fast bike.

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Cleaning and maintaining your drivetrain might not be the most exciting task in the cycling world, but it sure is very important.

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Unfortunately we can’t be out riding bikes at all times, we still need to sleep or eat at some point of the day.

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Transporting your bike is usually a sign of good times ahead! For that we are more than happy to provide resources on how to transport your bike safely, so there are no hiccups during the journey and you can make the most out of your riding time.

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ADJUSTMENTS & FIT

When browsing for your next bike you may sometimes consider the possibility of upgrading some parts in order to make the bike more suitable for your riding style.

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After assembling your new bike, the first thing to do is the initial bike fit, in other words, customizing the bike measurements according to your body dimensions in order to achieve the most effective riding position.

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Correctly setting up the suspension is crucial for proper handling of your bike.

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One of the most simple things you can do to your bike to improve the quality of your ride is checking and adjusting your tire pressure periodically.

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There are three main types of pedals, Flat Pedals, Mountain Bike Clipless and Road Clipless.

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WORKSHOP SERIES

Ride your bike enough and you’ll understand the importance of performing a periodical safety check.

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Assembling your new bike is one of the most exciting tasks ever, we agree.

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Beside being a lot of fun, bikes are also a way of transport that require regular maintenance just like a motorbike or a car.

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Welcome to the Workshop Series.

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Welcome to the Workshop Series.

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Welcome to the Workshop Series.

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Having a flat while out riding is never a good feeling, but if you master the tube replacement practice you’ll be able to get back on the road, or trail, in no time.

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A lot has been discussed around tubeless tires and how they can be beneficial for a number of reasons.

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A clean bike is a fast bike.

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Cleaning and maintaining your drivetrain might not be the most exciting task in the cycling world, but it sure is very important.

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Hey there! We understand your worries, and it's great that you're keeping an eye out for potential issues.

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OWNER'S MANUALS

To see the Polygon Bikes User Manuals, click here.

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To see the Marin Bikes User Manuals, click here.

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Please refer to the links below for more information on your Rockshox components:   Rockshox Suspension Setup and Tuning Guide Rockshox/Sram Service Resources Rockshox/Sram User Manuals Rockshox Service Intervals .

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Please refer to the links below for more information on your Fox components:  Fox Factory Tune Fox Tuning Guides Fox User Manuals Fox Service Intervals     .

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Please refer to the links below for more information on your SR Suntour components:   SR Suntour Owners Manuals SR Suntour SAG Tool SR Suntour General Suspension Fork Manual SR Suntour Rear Shock Owner's Manual .

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Please click here for more information on your Shimano components: Shimano Manuals & Technical Documents .

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Please click here for more information on your Sram components: Sram Service Archive .

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In this article you'll find all technical information, including service instructions for your bike components.

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ARCHIVE

To see Polygon Bike Archive, click here.

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To see Marin Bike Archive, click here.

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Please click here for the Rockshox archive.

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Please click here for the Fox archive: Fox Archive .

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Please click here for the SR Suntour archive: SR Suntour Archive .

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HARDTAIL MTB

What size are the wheels? All cascade models (2, 3, 4) and frame size come with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Premier 4 and 5 come with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Syncline 2, 3 and 5 come with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Xtrada 5, 6 and 7 come with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Cleo 2 comes with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The El Roy comes with 29" wheels.

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What size are the wheels? The Pine Mountain series come with 29" wheels.

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What size are the wheels? The San Quentin series comes with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Team series comes with 29" wheels.

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What size are the wheels? The Bobcat Trail series come with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Bolinas Ridge series come with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Wildcat Trail series come with 27.

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DUAL SUSPENSION MTB

What size are the wheels? The Siskiu D5 comes in 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Siskiu D24 series comes in 24 inch wheels only.

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What size are the wheels? The Siskiu T7 and T8 come in 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Vander T series across all sizes are 27.

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What size are the wheels? Across the entire Alpine Trail range you can expect a standard 29 inch wheel platform for all models.

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What size are the wheels? Across the entire Rift Zone 27.

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What size are the wheels? Across the entire Rift Zone 29 range you can expect a standard 29 inch wheel platform for all models.

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What size are the wheels? The Rift Zone Jr comes in 2 different wheel sizes, 24 inch and 26 inch.

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ROAD & GRAVEL

What riding style is this geometry intended for? Perfect for entry level road cyclists looking to take on their first Gran Fondo, conquer their first triathlon or get involved with their local riding group on casual endurance rides.

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What riding style is this geometry intended for? This is a modern road bike with an accommodating endurance geometry for a more upright riding position.

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What riding style is this geometry intended for? An upright commanding riding position to tackle rough gravel roads or city streets with a priority on stability and control How many gears does this bike come equipped with? A wide ranging drivetrain with variations across the range from 2x9spd to the latest 1x11spd Gravel Specific system from Shimano Are the wheels tubeless ready? The wheelset is not tubeless ready, to set up tubeless you'll need a different wheelset or rims.

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What riding style is this geometry intended for? Long days on the saddle discovering new gravel trails just for the sake of exploring.

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What riding style is this geometry intended for? All day touring off road or back country scenic roads How many gears does this bike come equipped with? 3x9spd wide ranging touring centric gear set Are the wheels tubeless ready? The wheelset is ready to go tubeless when you'd like, all you need is some tyres and tubeless kit from our website and you can do the conversion at home.

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What riding style is this geometry intended for? An upright MTB based riding position for tackling both smooth and rough roads How many gears does this bike come equipped with? The Gaselt range offers bikes with 1x11spd drivetrains and also 2x8spd drivetrains at the entry level Are the wheels tubeless ready? The wheelset is ready to go tubeless when you'd like, all you need is some tyres and tubeless kit from our website and you can do the conversion at home.

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What riding style is this geometry intended for? The Lombard has an upright position that's as at home commuting into the city as it is rolling round country lanes on the weekend How many gears does this bike come equipped with? 2x9spd drivetrain Are the wheels tubeless ready? Unfortunately these wheels are not tubeless ready because are built with durability in mind for riding off into the sunset where sealant top ups are not possible.

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What riding style is this geometry intended for? The Nicasio has an upright position that's as at home commuting into the city as it is rolling round country lanes on the weekend How many gears does this bike come equipped with? There are several models that range in gear sets of 2x8spd to 2x10spd Are the wheels tubeless ready? Unfortunately these wheels are not tubeless ready because they are built with durability in mind where you might be hitting potholes or for riding off into the sunset where sealant top ups are not possible.

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PATH & PAVEMENT

What size are the wheels? The Path Series features a 700c wheel size (29" diameter).

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What size are the wheels? The Heist series comes with 700c (29 inch) wheels.

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What size are the wheels? The Urbano comes with 20" wheels.

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What size are the wheels? The Fairfax Series features a 700c wheel size (29" diameter).

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What size are the wheels? The Muirwoods come with 700c wheel size (29" diameter).

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What size are the wheels? The Presidio range comes with 700c wheels (29 inch).

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What size are the wheels? The DSX series comes with 700c wheels (29 inch).

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What size are the wheels? The San Rafael series comes with 700c wheels (29 inch).

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What size are the wheels? The San Anselmo comes with 700c (29 inch) wheels.

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What size are the wheels? The Kentfield series comes with 700c (29 inch) wheels.

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What size are the wheels? The Larkspur comes with 27.

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E-BIKES

What is the main difference between the N8E and the THOK TK-01R? The main difference between the N8E and the THOK TK-01R is the frame.

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What is the main difference between the T7E and the N8E? The main difference between the T7E and the N8E is the drivetrain.

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What is the main difference between the T6E and the T7E? The main difference between the T6E and the T7E is the suspension.

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The bike comes with 29x2.

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What size are the wheels? The Path E comes with 27.

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What size are the wheels? The Gili Velo comes with 20" wheels.

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What size are the wheels? The Alpine Trail E series comes in a "mullet" configuration (27.

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What size are the wheels? The Sausalito comes with 650b (27.

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What is the best use for the THOK TK-01R? The THOK TK-01R is a great choice for riders who are looking for a high-performance E-MTB.

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KIDS BIKES

What size are the wheels? The Siskiu D24 series comes in 24 inch wheels only.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 5-8yo.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 7-12yo.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 5-8yo.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 5-8yo.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 7-12yo.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 7-12yo.

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What size are the wheels? The Rift Zone Jr.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 5-8yo.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 7-12yo.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 5-8yo.

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What age group is this bike intended for? This bike is intended for riders from 7-12yo.

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DIRT JUMPERS & BMX

What size are the wheels? This model is fitted with 26 inch wheels.

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What size are the wheels? This model is fitted with 26 inch wheels.

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What size are the wheels? This model is fitted with 20 inch wheels.

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What size are the wheels? This model is fitted with 20 inch wheels.

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What size are the wheels? This model is fitted with 26 inch wheels.

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Suspension Setup

Correctly setting up the suspension is crucial for proper handling of your bike. You may have the most expensive, best bike in the world, but if its suspension is set up wrong, you may as well ride a unicycle.

It may seem like dark magic only tamed by those with special powers, but we will make it easy with some simple steps. We will set your spring rate using sag, talk about rebound damping controls the fork, and what compression dampening does for your ride.





SETTING SAG

Sag refers to how much travel is used when a rider's weight is placed on the bike. Most bikes usually like to be sitting from 25% to 30% in their travel. The correct sag will retain the bike's geometry, have maximum traction all the time and use the full travel effectively. Too much sag and the cycle will bottom out too often. Too little, and it won't use all the travel effectively, leading to a harsh ride. 

Setting sag is super easy, and it can be done in 8 easy steps: 

  • Using your shock pump, pressurize your suspension. Let's start with your weight in kg as a pressure in the fork and your weight multiplied by 2.5 in the rear. 

  • Lean your bike up against a wall in a way you can support yourself while sitting or standing on the bike. 

  • Before hopping on, put on all your riding kit. And make sure no compression dampening or lockout is turned on. 

  • Starting with the front fork, we want to make sure your sag indicator ring is up against the fork seal before you hop on the bike. 

  • Throw a leg over the bike and put your feet on the pedals. While leaning against the wall, get in your riding or "attack" position. 

  • When you are in that position, get a mate to make sure the indicator ring is still on the seal. If you are alone, gently reach down and check the o-ring without leaning too far forward. 

  • Gently sit back down on the saddle and hop off the bike without disturbing the fork.  

  • Measure the sag with the sag indicator on the fork or a ruler. We have a sag measurement chart with the measurements below. 

If you have too little sag (the suspension isn't deep enough), you will need to remove some air. If it is sitting too deep and has too much sag, you will need to add more air. We recommend adding or removing 5 psi at a time because it will result in less over/under see-sawing. 

Sag is an indicator of your spring rate. While some bikes have recommended sag ranges, it can be a personal preference for your riding style and terrain. Using sag as a guide to measuring your ride's stiffness is fine, but you need to ensure it is measured in the same way, in the same style every time for consistency. 

If you find your ride harsh and bumpy over the rough stuff or hard to gain traction, your suspension may be too hard. A good indicator of this is if the sag o-ring isn't at full travel after a ride. Suppose the bike feels lethargic, unresponsive, and blowing through travel easily. In that case, you could be pushing the bike beyond its current spring rate, and trying a lower sage may improve how the bike feels. It is good for riders to experiment with different sag rates to determine how they like their bike to ride. 



TOKEN TIME

If your bike is equipped with air-sprung suspension, then you can use volume-reducing "tokens" to tune your spring rate. If you like suspension to be soft at the start of its travel but don't want to experience harsh bottom outs, tokens will support the last part of the travel. If you are running tokens and find the suspension feels a bit harsh, you aren't using all the travel; even with a high sag number, you may have too many tokens. Again, we recommend that you experiment with these settings and find the right balance for you.



REBOUND

What are those knobs for? Let's talk about the red knob at the bottom of your forks. Depending on your fork model, you may have one or two of these at the bottom of your fork. These knobs adjust the speed at which the fork returns from being compressed. 

If the fork is too fast, the front end of your bike will feel like a pogo stick. If the fork is too slow, the fork won't return to sag point before the next hit, and the fork will "pack down." These will lead to a bike with hard-to-control steering, and an uncomfortable feel through the bars. If the bike feels erratic and unstable through the front wheel, then your forks are too fast. If you feel the bars dropping and the cycle pitching forward, it may be too slow. 

A good base setting is to jump on the bike after setting sag, bounce up and down in the street. When you push down, the fork should compress but, as it comes back, it should return to the sag point quickly. Look down at your fork (when safe) as you bounce. If you see it return past the sag point and compress back into its ride height, it is too fast. If it's slow, you will see the fork stay down too long and not come up. Turn the dial until you feel comfortable with the setting.



COMPRESSION

Compression adjustments control the force required to compress the fork separately from the spring. Compression dampening doesn't care where you are sitting in the fork's travel. It is consistent throughout the stroke. If you feel your fork is compressing (going into its travel) too much during pedalling or compressing in a corner, add some dampening. If the fork isn't compressing easily enough, it will feel harsh in the chatter. 

Some forks have multiple knobs for both rebound and compression, usually 2 per end. Often referred to High Speed and Low-speed adjustments. This use of fast and slow doesn't refer to how fast you are traveling along the trail. It refers to how fast your forks are traveling up and down. High-Speed damping affects the fork in times the fork moves up and down at a high velocity through rock roots and harsh landings. Low speed controls the suspension movements in slow circumstances like corners and jump lips when the suspension travels through its travel slowly.



“BRACKETING”

Bracketing is the most effective way to set up your suspension. Bracketing is the practice of taking each setting individually and finding the correct setting via back and forth adjustments. 

The first thing to make this procedure effective and easy is to find a short 1-1.30 minute section of trail you ride regularly. Ideally, this section should have a corner, some rocks or roots, a jump and a good pedal to get started. The idea is to hit the features confidently and without fatigue.

We will go through each setting one at a time, fork rebound, fork compression, shock rebound, and shock compression. Firstly, slow your rebound as slow as possible and do a run at 70%. Next run, speed it up and do the same, don't go too hard as the fork may feel too erratic. The purpose of this first exercise is so you can identify the effects of each setting adjustment on your bike. Sometimes one or two clicks aren't enough to feel a big difference, so this drastic change will help you in the future. 

Once you notice the difference for each setting and how it affects your bike, you want to go to the middle setting or a factory-recommended setting. With that setting, you want to up the pace and do a run at 90%. If it doesn't feel how you like, do a run with 2 clicks more dampening. If it feels worse, then take 4 clicks of damping-off (2 clicks out from the original setting). That setting may turn out to be better than the original setting. Take it off 2 clicks more and do a run. 

This process of doing a run at different positions is called bracketing. You start at a base, keep adjusting in a direction until it feels bad. Then you go back the other way too far. With every swing of the settings, you narrow the number of clicks you change. Eventually, you will be down to 1 or 2 clicks from your Goldilocks setting. You will have a bracket of one or 2 clicks that can be adjusted depending on the tracks. 

Go through each one of the settings on your suspension and do the same process. You will notice some settings affect others. Finding the balance of all the suspension settings is best and compromising some settings for others is common. We recommend spending time on this part of setting up your suspension, as it will get your bike dialled from the get-go. 



CONCLUSION

To wrap up, it can take time to find the setting, and sometimes it may need a change for some riding circumstances. One common time it needs to be changed is as you get faster or hit bigger obstacles with confidence. However, doing the above process will get it dialled again. Suspension is critical to your bike's performance, and it can completely change how it rides. Taking time to understand your bike and how it works will benefit your riding immensely.

 


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