Piston Size / Type
Concepts
Front Piston Size
Controls damping by changing piston diameter in front shocks.
Effects:
- Bigger: Slower damping, more stability
- Smaller: Faster damping, more rotation
- More / Larger: Slower front suspension response, smoother on jumps, reduced small-bump compliance
- Less / Smaller: Faster front response, more sensitive to small bumps, less stability on big jumps
Rear Piston Size
Controls damping by changing piston diameter in rear shocks.
Effects:
- Bigger: Slower damping, more stability
- Smaller: Faster damping, freer rear
- More / Larger: Slower rear response, smoother over jumps, reduces rear rotation
- Less / Smaller: Faster rear response, more rotation in corners, less jump stability
Front Piston Hole Configuration
Controls front damping by changing number and size of holes in the piston.
Effects:
- More / Bigger Holes: Front moves faster, more sensitive to bumps, less stability on jumps
- Less / Smaller Holes: Front moves slower, smoother over jumps, more stability
Rear Piston Hole Configuration
Controls rear damping by changing number and size of holes in the piston.
Effects:
- More / Bigger Holes: Rear moves faster, more rotation, less stability over jumps
- Less / Smaller Holes: Rear moves slower, smoother over jumps, more stability