What's My Spring Rate
Use our Smashpot Spring Rate Calculator to determine your recommended spring rate based on your riding preferences.
It is important to consider where/what you ride the majority of the time for the best recommendation. Each input is explained below.
Rider Weight: This is your weight fully kitted (including gear & pack). An approximation is fine.
Bike Weight: If you know roughly, great! If not, 33lbs/15kg for a regular bike, 50lbs/23kg for an e-bike.
Terrain Speed: This is a measure of the speeds naturally inherent to the terrain you ride. A moderate downslope with open corners will favour high speeds. Low angle, undulating terrain with a lot of pedalling, or persistent steeps, promotes low speeds.
Rider Level & Aggression: Your ability to attack any given trail, including corners, rough and slippery terrain, and steep sections at speed.
Strength to Weight Factor: We're not all Olympic athletes. Will an unexpected hard compression throw you off the bike? Can you handle a sustained beating down a 5 minute trail without taking a break?
Jump Size: Consider the size of the jumps you like to ride. Some comparisons:
Small - jumps up to a bike length long, drops up to 2ft.
Medium - Most table tops, small gaps, and less-than-head height drops.
Rampage - Big gaps, huge step downs, Pro Freerider stuff.
Preferred Feel: A compliant setup will give better bump sensitivity and be easier on the rider. A stiff setup will favour support but will be a bit more physically demanding on the rider.
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