PIVOT cycles SHUTTLE SL, Original Operation Instructions

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Setting Sag on FOX Air Shocks

1.  Always set sag with the 

blue

 compression lever to the 

open position. (fig. 1)

2.  If your shock has additional compression and rebound 

adjustments ensure they are adjusted to be fully open, 

compression to the softest setting, and rebound to 

its fastest setting. This is done by turning them fully 

counter-clockwise.

3.  If it is not installed already, attach the sag indicator to 

the bottom of the shock body using the provided zip-tie 

and carefully cut the excess.(fig. 2)

4.  Find a level surface and something to steady yourself 

while mounted on the bike so you can be on the pedals 

in a seated position. It may be easier to have a partner 

hold your bike steady from the front, by holding the 

handlebars while you are in your riding position.

5.  While standing on the pedals, sit down hard into the 

saddle to cycle the suspension well into the stroke. 

This will ensure the bike comes to rest at the natural 

sag setting with the rider in the saddle.

6.  While in the saddle and not moving, slide the O-ring up 

into position against the air can. (fig. 3) 

7.  Once the O-ring is set in place, slowly step off the bike 

so as not to move the O-ring.

8.  Make adjustments to the sag by removing or adding 

air so that steps 4-7 result in the O-ring lining up with 

the 

red

 line on the sag indicator (fig. 4). When adjusting 

air pressure in the shock, cycle the shock before re-

checking sag, so the large Evol negative air chamber 

equalizes pressure with the main chamber each time air 

is added or removed. You can do this by pushing down on 

the saddle several times to compress the shock past the 

sag point. 

WARNING:

Make sure the sag 

indicator does not contact the 
frame or linkage through the 
suspension cycle. Otherwise, the 
indicator may break while riding.

RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE

FRONT

REAR

1.58 [bar] / 23 [psi]

1.93 [bar] / 28 [psi]

BIKE SET-UP

Recommended Tire Pressure

•  Tire pressure is an important factor on having the bike ride properly. If the tire pressure is too high, the 

tire will not conform to ground, reducing traction. If the tire pressure is too low, the tire could pinch flat.

•  It is important to have an accurate pressure gauge when setting tire pressure; preferably a digital gauge 

with a 0.03 [bar] (0.5 [psi]) accuracy.

•  The recommended tire pressure will vary slightly based on rider weight, riding style, and terrain.
•  Some riders may find it helpful to start a ride at a slightly higher pressure than recommended and let out 

a little air throughout the course of the ride until you find your ideal riding tire pressure.

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FLOAT X

OPEN COMPRESSION 

DAMPING

OPEN COMPRESSION DAMPING

OPEN MODE ADJUST

TO LEVEL 1

DPS