Shock Pumps

[SadieKate]

You need to know whether you need a high or low pressure shock pump. Marzocchi forks like low, as do the Manitou swinger shock.

If I was buying a high pressure pump, I'd buy a Fox. They're pretty accurate.

That sound of air escaping when you disconnect is just the air in the hose, not air escaping from the shock.

As far as frequency, I check the pressure every ride by at least pushing down on the fork or shock, and paying attention to the balance of the bike. If your fork or shock is losing air between rides, you should have it serviced someplace like Push Industries (who can also install a ProPedal Platform).

[Aggie_Ama]

Sadie- My bike has a Fox Float rear and a Fox something (race?) on the front. I think DH has a WrenchForce pump, his Stumpjumper the same shock set up as my Hifi. I will ask the LBS if they can steer my clueless self in the right direction.

[Becky]

I had a horrible Schwinn shock pump that really did let air out on disconnect. I had to overfill both fork and shock by about 10 psi to account for the air loss. Needless to say, I got fed up with it and chucked it!

I should also add that I'm still dialing in shock settings on this rig, so I'm a little more OCD about it at the moment than I'd be if I was totally confident in my settings.

[Aggie_Ama]

After riding HT for a year I am not sure I am ready to know the difference! Part of my fitting was to dial the shock in but the guy did caution me I may find I like it more firm or less. I only run about 103 PSI, my husband is at about 180. He was baffled by that because I am only 30 lbs lighter. I am a much easier and softer rider though. I haven't even ventured to try what the Pro Pedal feels like, I am still getting use to the squish.

Funny thing is in my past life I was a really good bowler, I was always more of a "feel" player. Something was out of sorts it could really mean a bad day. I haven't gotten that way on the bike - YET.