shock rebound...for Stumpjumper Comp???

[skiing-in-jackson]

Bit the bullet on an '07 Stumpy Comp. I'm really psyched about that.

Moving from a hardtail has been a change- although I have to admit that I haven't really done anything that fun yet.

I have some questions about rebound. I've gotten several opinions about rebound on front and rear, and all seem to conflict.

Is the Collective able to offer some wisdom on the nuances of the situations when I'd like to have either the front shock or rear shock on slow rebound verses fast rebound?

I'll admit that, since coming from a hardtail- and riding nearly every day on said hardtail, that I prefer the locked out & pro pedal almost all the time. At this point I enjoy the firmer ride.

Thanks in advance.

[1wsguy]

For the rear shock, once you have set the appropriate sag, then turn the rebound all the way slow, and back it off about 5 or 6 clicks.

For XC type riding that's a pretty good place to start. Rebound too slow, and bumps feel harsh, too fast, and you feel like you're getting bucked.

Front shock is pretty much the same, set the sag first, then rebound speed. Too slow and bumps are harsh, too fast and you got a pogo stick.

What ever your settings are to begin with, use them as starting points. Go ride and adjust as necessary.