Not HTLT specific but with Fox EVOL air cans you can’t just rely on a specific sag number because with their air spring curve a range of pressures can deliver the same setting.
For example there could be a 30psi+ range with the HTLT that delivers the same sag number but if you’re running it too soft your fork will feel overly firm and you won’t get proper support cornering.
If you haven’t already, start with the [**HTLT Base Settings**](https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/hightower-lt#shock-setup) and then add 10psi if you need a bit more support to balance with your fork settings. Just remember the only hard and fast across platform rule of suspension setup - fork firmer (sag) and faster (rebound) than the shock.
Jan. 12, 2018, 5:49 p.m. - Andrew Major
Not HTLT specific but with Fox EVOL air cans you can’t just rely on a specific sag number because with their air spring curve a range of pressures can deliver the same setting. For example there could be a 30psi+ range with the HTLT that delivers the same sag number but if you’re running it too soft your fork will feel overly firm and you won’t get proper support cornering. If you haven’t already, start with the [**HTLT Base Settings**](https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/hightower-lt#shock-setup) and then add 10psi if you need a bit more support to balance with your fork settings. Just remember the only hard and fast across platform rule of suspension setup - fork firmer (sag) and faster (rebound) than the shock.