This is a typical thing that I would think about during the week and then make during the weekend.
As I have to review Selling, Admin and General Costs (SAG) all the time in the office, I wait for the weekend to go on my amazing electric bicycle.
One of the setup you need to do when riding those fancy mountain bikes is to ensure that the SAG on the suspension is set correctly for your weight and riding position. This is done by measuring the amount of use of the full travel of the shocks when sitting on the bike at rest.
The typical value is 15% to 20% SAG on the front shock and 30% on the main rear shock. The exact value depends on the brand and on the model of the various shocks etc…
20% would give you a plush ride and 15% a firm ride.
A small rubber ring is attached to the shock and allow you to @see@ how much sag you have. However you must measure it with a tape measurer and then do some calculations to validate the correct level of SAG. Length of the travel at rest compared to full travel capability of the shock.
Nothing better than the Laser cutter to convert a small piece of wood into the perfect measuring tape system for the bike.
I made many drawings every evening of the week refining the design to what I wanted. Finally reached the weekend and made the part. Attached it to my bicycle keys and went for a ride and burn a bit of the fat around my waist….and the stress of solving the SAG problems in the office !
