How to Adjust the Rear Suspension on a Mongoose XR-200

The Mongoose XR200 is an entry level, dual-suspension mountain bike sold through big-box retailers. The XR200 uses a coil rear suspension shock that is adjustable. To adjust the shock you need to figure in your weight with all your mountain bike gear and what kind of terrain you ride. Adjust the suspension at the trailhead, during your ride or in your shop at home.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

    • 1

      Put on all your mountain bike gear, including your hydration pack, and step on the scale.

    • 2

      Note your weight and remember it.

    • 3

      Turn the large barrel screw on the top of the rear suspension to the right by half-turn increments to tighten the suspension or to the left to loosen it. Adjust the coil according to the user manual's weight recommendations.

    • 4

      Turn the coil barrel screw to the right to tighten up the recoil when you ride trails with washboard surfaces.

    • 5

      Turn the coil screw to the left to loosen the suspension when riding large drops and bumps.