Shock pumps

[vrooom]

hi, i just bought a new bike kona stinky, i need to set the shocks to match my weight/riding style. I dont have special shock pump with guage. but i do have a foot pump with guage on it. can i use it to pump the shock with it?

[gbbird]

Yes you should be able to.

g

[snotrag]

No, you quite possibly wont be able to.

Foot pumps are high volume, low pressure.

Shock pumps are low volume, high pressure. You'll possibly be looking at 150+ psi in the rear shock, my foot pump certainly doesnt go this high, and its nowhere near accurate enough for setting shocks up.

Buy a shock pump.

You will also need to have it with you for tuning 'on the trail' , and theres no way I'd want to carry a foot pump round in my pack!

There not expensive, can get a shock pump for ~£15

[pastrana72]

Halfords do an excellant shock pump, which I picked up for 15GBP, I highly recommend you have a look at one of these.

Edited by pastrana72 on Saturday 23 August 21:36

[gbbird]

oops i stand corrected. Didn't realise the pressure in shocks could be so high

g

[GHW]

pastrana72 said:

Halfords do an excellant shock pump, which I picked up for 15GBP, I highly recommend you have a look at one of these.

Edited by pastrana72 on Saturday 23 August 21:36

My Halfords shock pump died after about 6 months..

[MrTom]

If you shop around you can get a wrenchforce shock pump for £10.