One of the most valuable applications of Shim ReStackor is the capability to retune shim stacks to match specific clicker settings.
On test rides twirling the clickers through the range gives riders the capability to figure out the settings needed to get good small bump compliance and the desired “feel” for bike handling.
The capability to tuning shim stacks to hit specific clicker tuning targets takes the guess work out of suspension tuning and evaluates damping force changes in terms of the real world clicker changes you can actually “feel” when you ride.
Tuning to test ride results
Test rides show the fork base valve clickers need to be 20 clicks out to give the suspension compliance needed when rolling over small “trail trash” bumps in the ½ to one inch range.
But, the 20 click setting makes the bike “feel” sloppy cornering with too much brake dive. To get the bike to handle the clickers need to be about ten clicks out.
Fixing the setup requires retuning the shim stack to produce 20 click damping on small ½ to one inch bumps while keeping the stiffer 10 clicking damping at low speed for bike handling.
- Shim ReStackor takes the guess work out of shim stack tuning