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The Proper Way to Set Sag on Your Mountain Bike
Sag is the foundation of suspension performance. Here's the proper way to measure it on any mountain bike, front fork and rear shock, with the Slacker Digital Suspension Tuner

Why Slacker Is MXA's Favorite Tool
Motocross Action Magazine just dropped a great new video where editor Josh Mosiman and longtime test rider Dennis "Stapo" Stapleton break down why sag matters, and how they use Slacker to keep ever...
What is Sag?
Sag is how much your suspension compresses under weight and it's the single most important adjustment you can make to your suspension Get this right first, and everything else falls into place.

Pro-Level Motocross Suspension, One-Person Setup | Jeff Emig x Slacker
Jeff Emig uses Slacker to establish a precise, repeatable suspension baseline before making quick, intentional adjustments to preload and compression damping. With accurate measurements in hand, he...

Pro-Level Street Suspension, One-Person Setup | Kensei Matsudaira x Slacker
Rising road-racing talent Kensei Matsudaira is always chasing the next level of comfort, control, and confidence on the bike—especially on track, where small setup changes can mean everything and c...
Pro-Level MTB Suspension, One-Person Setup | Dakotah Norton x Slacker
UCI World Cup downhill racer Dakotah Norton is always searching for the next level of comfort, control, and confidence on the bike, especially when conditions change and margins are razor thin.
Rising MotoAmerica Star Kensei Matsudaira Uses Slacker to Dial in His Suspension
During a recent test session at Chuckwalla Raceway, Kensei used the Slacker Digital Suspension Tuner to measure and track suspension changes as his team fine-tuned the bike.
Slacker to Debut New V5 Suspension Tuner, MTB Innovations, and Team Roberts 2026 Race Bike at AIM Expo Booth 2020
Slacker, the industry leader in digital suspension measurement tools, will exhibit their unique suspension tool and accessories at the upcoming AIM Expo event taking place January 7–9, 2026 at the ...
Slacker Welcomes Kensei Matsudaira as Our New Street Brand Ambassador!
We are excited to officially introduce Kensei Matsudaira as Slacker’s newest brand ambassador for the street and road-racing community. As he prepares to compete in the 2026 MotoAmerica Talent Cup ...
