224 / DHX5.0 spring rates ?

[jungle]

The 224 comes standard with a 450 x 3 spring on a DHX5.0.
Approx what rate spring would be the go for say a 80 kg, 90 kg or 100kg rider ?

Thanks in advance

Cheers

[Daver]

I think that 450 should be pretty good for anyone around 100kg. If you're 100-120 run a 500.

[bolzy]

borrow a 500 and give it a go and see what setup you like the best

thats my 2c

[jda]

I'm about 83kg and run the standard 450 in my 223 with fox DHX. It feels good to me, I'd like to try a 400 though.

[dl79]

I have mucked around trying to get the right sag levels on my 224 and found that for my weight (90kg) that a 400x3 is sweet. I was just short of the sag I was after with no preload on the stock 450 so I went for the 400 and was really happy with the results. I have seen lighter guys (70-80kgs) at races running a 350 and they are happy as well.

[jungle]

Thanks everyone for your help

dl79, I chucked your weight on the spring calcutor below
said you needed a 450, but like you said no preload adjustment,
so the 400 would give you preload adjustment
so at least the spring calculator is sounding in the right order

A guy on Ridemonkey put me onto this
if anyone is interested
check out the DHX spring calculator on here

http://www.mojo.co.uk/index1.htm