How much sag are you running?

[Udi]

I've noticed there's a significant variation in how much sag people run, and different frames seem to call for different numbers too - so I thought it'd be fun to get some sample data.

Frame/Shock:
Rear Sag %:
Sag measured with riding gear?:
Sag measured standing/sitting?:
Thoughts: (is it perfect, or have you been thinking about going to a firmer/softer spring rate?)

Optionally also list front sag %, I left it out because I feel it is difficult to measure accurately and reliably, but include if you have it.

[ALEXIS_DH]

scott gambler dh10 2010, fox dhx 5.
sag: 3" (out of 9.5")
sag meassured with full riding gear.

thoughts.... i run 150psi, chamber open all the way, no propedal.... for full blown downhill, I´d ride a softer spring.... but since this is my do it all bike and I go around town for 20 mile rides.... my current setup is acceptable.

[cecil]

2012 demo
Fox van r with 500lb spring
25% sag with gear
I'm 225# with gear
Measured with rear wheel up on one step in typical standing position

Girlfriend
1976 5'1" 105#blonde
0% sag at the a$$
0% sag at the tits

[norbar]

2010 Banshee Legend with RC4
Was 40% with gear and it was bad. Lower bb was awesome for cornering but I didn't like how the susp felt.
Now 32% with gear and it's perfect.

Front sag - closer to 20% than 25%. Feels better that way. Tried 15% but lost a lot of traction in that setting.

[PsyCro]

Corsair Crown , Roco WC low leverage tune and 5wt oil.. very linear suspension

Running the 10.5" shock @ 200mm travel 26% sag (250lb spring)
.. great with a SC fork for poppy fun riding, works out well with the linear suspension.. usually this isn't enough sag for me on more progressive designs.

Running the 10.5" shock @ 230mm travel 31% sag (250lb spring)
.. great for harsher DH/FR.. still poppy enough but absorbs bumps pretty darn well.

Running the 10.5" shock + blow off shock @ 250mm travel with 40% sag (150lb spring)
.. great for all out chunder and steeps.. need this much sag for the suspension to work properly, and it works.

The 888 up front with about 20% sag and compression depending... the 66 about the same.

Sag measured while sitting for rear, standing for front suspension. Sag is obviously VERY rider and bike dependent. Find wachya like, and ride it!!

[staike]

Mondraker Summum 2011
888 EVO Ti with Medium spring
CCDB coil with 250 lbs ti spring
143 lbs / 65 kg with gear

Around 20% sag up front with preload wound halfway in. Standing.
42% sag on the shock with some preload. Sitting.

Waiting for a 275 spring to get the sag in the 35-38% range. The bike is designed around 40% sag, but it feels too soft and unbalanced now.

[supercow]

Frame/Shock: Morewood Makulu 2013, BOS VOID air
Rear Sag %: 35%
Sag measured with riding gear?: With gear
Sag measured standing/sitting?: Sitting
Thoughts: (is it perfect, or have you been thinking about going to a firmer/softer spring rate?): Perfect.

[Chridi]

Frame/Shock: Rocky Mountain Flatline WC (straight tubes) / CCDB
Rear Sag %: 31
Sag measured with riding gear?: w/ gear
Sag measured standing/sitting?: standing
Fork: Fox 40 '09
Front Sag %: 18
Thoughts: Rear is fine. Testing a heavier fork spring (15%) the coming season.
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former bike:
Frame/Shock: Turner DHR (round tube), RS Vivid coil
Rear Sag %: 33
Sag measured with riding gear?: w/ gear
Sag measured standing/sitting?: standing
Fork: Boxxer WC '08
Front Sag %: 19
Thoughts: Perfect.

[DMdh]

Frame/Shock: IH sunday ´08
Rear Sag %: 30 %
Sag measured with riding gear?: w/ gear
Sag measured standing/sitting?: sitting
Fork: Boxxer race 2010
Front Sag %: +- 23%
Thoughts:

[HardtailHack]

Frame/Shock: Nicolai ION, Swinger 4 Way or Bos Stoy.
Rear Sag %:Lots when I'm fat not so much when I'm not so fat
Sag measured with riding gear?:Shoes and a helmet make no difference at 220LB
Sag measured standing/sitting?:Standing, sitting is silly.
Thoughts: (is it perfect, or have you been thinking about going to a firmer/softer spring rate?)[/B] Swap regaularly depending on my fatness/how many rocks I clip.

[no skid marks]

Girlfriend
1976 5'1" 105#blonde
0% sag at the a$$
0% sag at the tits

76 model without sag up top. Got some upgrades or just running low speck? Shiney stuff fades quicker, so low specs okay by me

I tend to have to gently ride the bike to get a decent sag reading. I think at under 70kg, stiction and lazy head angle seem to play a big part in the reading.
I was running 30+ out back, but am now on a heavier spring on new bike while I wait for another shock. Feels good on jumps, drops, smooth but big stuff. But a bit less plush in the rough. About to get an air shock(not sure why I was fool to try again), at least they're good for playing with sag. Mix n match to suit tracks easy. I'll spring the coil shock to match the sag I like with the air, and use the coil for rocky longer tracks. I do like the docile feel of the air shock on certain tracks.
Front is hard to get a accurate reading at my weight, even with freshly lubbed forks. But I seem to only use about 90% of travel max most of the time. Sorry for the vague reply.
Edit:- Sorry forgot template.
Frame/Shock: Zerode G2/Vivid rebound adjust only, Glory tune. Bos Air coming.
Rear Sag %: 25% at present, will go more.
Sag measured with riding gear?:Yep
Sag measured standing/sitting?:gentle rolling standing without breaking.
Thoughts: See above.
I'll match rear to front travel as my main guide for most instances.

[kidwoo]

A rough guide, just to get you started.

[rpet]

I approve

[tabletop84]

Tues 2.0/CCDB:
Rear Sag %: 33
Sag measured with riding gear?: w/ gear
Sag measured standing/sitting?: standing
Fork: 888 Evo Ti 2012
Front Sag %: 27
Thoughts: Will try a 250lbs spring (now 222)

[Mo(n)arch]

Currently Trek Session 88 first gen (2009):
Last year:
SAG measured standing, with gear.
Rear: 30%, 500 lbs spring, 175 psi can halfway closed (DHX 5.0)
Front: 888 Evo, about 15-20% SAG, progression wound out completely.

I thought it was a pretty decent setup for fast DH tracks. Yesterday I went for the first ride of the year on a really technical, rocky and rough track and it was a bit of a PITA. I have to admit that I lost alot of strength over the winter and it showed big time. Lots of work to do now...