At the 2025 Lake Placid UCI World Cup, World Cup Downhill racer Dakotah Norton shared why he relies on the Slacker Digital Sag Scale to dial in precise, repeatable suspension settings before every run. For a sport where hundredths of a second matter, consistency is everything — and Dakotah says Slacker gives him that competitive edge.

“When my setup is flawless, everything feels effortless.”
— Dakotah Norton, World Cup Downhill Pro

Below is the full video interview where Dakotah explains how Slacker helps him keep his bike feeling the same from track to track, run after run.

🎥 Watch: Dakotah Norton on Why He Trusts Slacker for Setup Consistency

Why Consistent Sag Matters for Every Rider

Whether you’re racing elite World Cups or just trying to get more out of your local trails, your suspension only performs at its best when it’s setup correctly and consistently.

“When you’re not using Slacker to check sag, there are always going to be inconsistencies.”
— Dakotah Norton

Even a few millimeters of variation in sag can affect:

• Front/rear balance

• Cornering stability

• Traction under braking

• Bottom-out resistance

• Confidence at speed

Slacker eliminates those variables.

Slacker = Precision You Can Feel

Slacker measures sag directly at the axle which means ultra-precise numbers and the ability to set you sag perfectly every time.

Dakotah says this is the reason he never heads into a race weekend without it:

“With Slacker we can get a perfect reading every time.”

That perfect reading becomes your baseline.
Once you know you’re starting from the right setup, you can trust your bike and focus on your riding.

The Real Advantage: Repeatability

Pros love Slacker for the same reasons everyday riders do:

• ✔️ Instant, real-time sag percentages

• ✔️ Consistent setup across different conditions

• ✔️ More confidence and comfort

• ✔️ Reduce Variables on race day

• ✔️ Better traction, more control, smoother suspension

Dakotah puts it simply:
Consistency leads to confidence — and confidence leads to speed.

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