To use the official MTB Spring Calculator , you need to provide specific data about yourself and your bike:
If you can't hit these numbers without maxing out preload, the calculator gave you the wrong rate. Return the spring. fox dhx2 spring calculator
Unlike an air shock, where you can add 5 PSI with a shock pump in 30 seconds, changing the spring rate on a DHX2 requires a physical metal coil. Choose the wrong spring, and your bike will either feel like a pogo stick (too soft) or a rigid jackhammer (too stiff). This is where the becomes your most essential tool. To use the official MTB Spring Calculator ,