Suspension Tuning: Shim Stacks, Pro-Tune and Re-Valving Explained

Suspension tuning is a complicated subject, you've got to adjust high & low-speed rebound, high & low-speed compression, sag and that's not even considering Shim stacks and Valving. Is it all worth it? Anna Cipullo is joined by Fox Racing's Sergio Avanto to explain what goes into suspension tuning, the difference between a 'Standard' & 'Pro' tune, and whether it's worth it for the average rider.

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome!
00:20 - What Are Suspension Valves and Shims
02:10 - Why Do Bikes Come Stock With Different Tunes
04:39 - What’s The Differences Between A Standard & Pro Tunes
06:48 - How Important Is A Custom Tune For The Everyday Rider?
10:31 - Is There Much Of A Difference Between MTB Suspension & MX Suspension?

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