I got my air shocks installed and I am very happy so far, I only went for a short 20 mile ride so I still need to ride more to see how they perform. Small bumps and potholes are nothing, I barely feel them. The bike feels alot more stable and planted. I am running them with 0 psi, I am about 190lbs. I'm not sure what size they are but the were the same length as my stock shocks. Highly recommend this for an upgrade!

 

0 psi?

 

Yeah... seems to be the perfect setting for me as well... I tried 20 psi, 15, 10, 5... I could have left them at 5psi... they feel about the same as 0...

 

Yeah I didnt put any air in them. I guess no air 0 psi for guys under 200lbs is good. Like I said in my short 20mile ride the bike felt alot better, so I'll prob be good with that, If anything I think its a little too stiff but still 100 times better than the stock shocks. I've heard these shocks really shine for 230lbs ++ guys once they figure out what air pressure to run them.

Wachuko, How much do you weight?

 

I was 245 when I started riding the 48... 220lbs now and still working on losing a few more pounds... plan is to be at 190-195 and stay there...

I need to check the pressure on the shocks... they might be at 5lbs, can't remember if I left them at 0psi as I was doing several test with different pressure settings.

 

just out of curiosity, how many people are running their air connections? Are they connecting both shocks to a single air valve, or individual valves on the shocks?

 

I just put schrader valves on the shocks, and capped them. 0 psi.

I'm a solo rider so no need for me to install the lines to add pressure.

 

When I bought the shocks the seller sent me everything... so I did the install with the lines and one valve.

I did get the schrader valves just in case I needed to go with an individual setup...

So I guess that it will really depend on what you get. Either way should be fine.

 

I run mine without the hoses using individual valves. I'm 170 pounds running at 5 psi. I also have a sprung seat and it is a fantastic ride! When I have my wife on board I switch to a sundowner seat and about 20 psi.

 

I ran a set of these and the bike felt very spongy & I didn't feel very confident on curves while accelerating, just felt kind if wompy. Curious of what past bikes you guys were running, not sure if I am just used to stiff shocks or I may have had a bad pair.