Mtb Shock Losing Air at Mary Murrow blog

Mtb Shock Losing Air. If your air can’s valve is working properly, no psi should be lost while disconnecting the shock pump. When you put a pump back on you lose some air pressure in the air can due to it charging the pump again. The air you hear when disconnecting the pump is actually air from the pump’s hose. The portion of air that you lose from the shock itself is minute. Air loss depends on the size of the air chamber. There is no need to over inflate to account for ‘pressure loss’ when removing the hose! 50 hours is excessive for can. Some very cheap pumps may be more prone to leaking, if your pump is a concern, check out our shock pump. The seal and wiper on the outside only seal off the negative air chamber. The valve closes quickly so you don’t have to worry. Air pressure in your shock controls sag, the percentage of full travel that the suspension compresses when the rider, including gear, is on the bicycle in a normal riding position. It’s the inner seal at the top of the. Higher volume/low pressure air springs like a dh fork will lose less air, where a lower volume/higher pressure air spring such as a rear shock on an xc bike will lose more air The only way you can lose air from the system is if the shock pump seal or shock valve pin is damaged. Hair, dirt or damage to the pump head seal will allow air to creep out between the valve and pump head and lose pressure.

Hair, dirt or damage to the pump head seal will allow air to creep out between the valve and pump head and lose pressure. 50 hours is excessive for can. When you put a pump back on you lose some air pressure in the air can due to it charging the pump again. The air you hear when disconnecting the pump is actually air from the pump’s hose. The valve closes quickly so you don’t have to worry. It’s the inner seal at the top of the. The only way you can lose air from the system is if the shock pump seal or shock valve pin is damaged. There is no need to over inflate to account for ‘pressure loss’ when removing the hose! I bet you can pop the air can off your shock, grease up the seals and you're good to go again. Most of the air that is escaping is actually coming from your pressurized shock pump hose.

Fact check Do you really lose air when you disconnect your shock pump

Mtb Shock Losing Air When you put a pump back on you lose some air pressure in the air can due to it charging the pump again. Most of the air that is escaping is actually coming from your pressurized shock pump hose. Higher volume/low pressure air springs like a dh fork will lose less air, where a lower volume/higher pressure air spring such as a rear shock on an xc bike will lose more air Air loss depends on the size of the air chamber. Hair, dirt or damage to the pump head seal will allow air to creep out between the valve and pump head and lose pressure. If your air can’s valve is working properly, no psi should be lost while disconnecting the shock pump. There is no need to over inflate to account for ‘pressure loss’ when removing the hose! Air pressure in your shock controls sag, the percentage of full travel that the suspension compresses when the rider, including gear, is on the bicycle in a normal riding position. I bet you can pop the air can off your shock, grease up the seals and you're good to go again. When you put a pump back on you lose some air pressure in the air can due to it charging the pump again. Some very cheap pumps may be more prone to leaking, if your pump is a concern, check out our shock pump. The seal and wiper on the outside only seal off the negative air chamber. 50 hours is excessive for can. The air you hear when disconnecting the pump is actually air from the pump’s hose. Then try installing a new seal kit. The valve closes quickly so you don’t have to worry.