If you’re serious about learning how your suspension works and how to make it perform at its best, the following articles are some of the most in-depth and informative resources available. They're written in plain language but contain all the technical knowledge you’ll need to make sense of your setup.

• Suspension Anatomy Glossary
• Springs
• Dampers
• Understanding Rebound
• Understanding Compression Damping
• Servicing & Maintenance
• The Perfect Set-Up Doesn't Exist

Additional Reading:

• Spring vs. Damper
• Tuning Techniques: Bracketing
• When to Ignore Sag
• Understanding Leverage Curves
• Fork Stiction Explained
• Limitations of Air Springs

These resources provide general guidance on sag, base settings, hardware, and setup strategies. They apply across nearly all brands and suspension types.

Measuring Sag

• How to Measure Sag (Video)
• Sag Tuning Guide
• Sag Setup Walkthrough

Base Settings

There are no universal 'magic' settings for suspension. What feels great for one rider might feel completely wrong for another. That’s because every rider is different – in weight, riding style, terrain, and preference. Base settings are simply a place to start, and from there, fine-tuning your suspension based on personal feedback is key to achieving the best ride feel. We strongly recommend all riders take the time to learn how their suspension works and how it responds to changes in setup.

• How to Set Your Base Tunes
• Shock Tuning Instructions
• MTB Suspension Setup Guide
• Step-by-Step Suspension Setup
• Adjusting Rebound and Compression

Fork Offset

• Fork Offset vs. Stability
• Wheel Diameter and Fork Offset
• Offset, Head Angle, and Trail
• Understanding Fork Offset

Mounting Hardware

Mounting Hardware Guide

Spring Rates

NSDynamics Spring Rate Calculator