I got my dream bike...2013 Specialized Fate Expert

[TigerMom]

I have a brain and I don't mess with it too much. (The one on the bike, not the one in my head). When I ride super technical trails I turn it all the way up, otherwise I just leave it in the middle.

I do agree, that once I figure out my front fork's frame, I probably won't touch it for a while. I'm trying to figure out the amount of front air, the rebound speed and the rebound firmness that I like for my riding style. Charts are helpful, but I am still testing out the different modes.

Thanks for all the encouragements everyone!

[Irulan]

The air guide line my shop gave me is to put your bodyweight in air into the shock, and then adjust so that when you compress the suspension just by getting on the bike you use about 20% of travel.

[mtbfan]

Congrats on the bike, looks awesome!