Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Not getting the most out of your mountain bike suspension? In this video, I show you how to set up volume spacers to improve your MTB suspension performance—whether you ride enduro, trail, or downhill. Learn the difference between progressive vs. linear suspension, when to add or remove spacers, and how to do it step-by-step on both your fork and rear shock.
✅ Fix harsh bottom-outs
✅ Use all your travel
✅ Customize suspension feel for your riding style
0:00 Intro
0:23 When to add or remove spacers
1:37 How to change fork spacers
3:05 How to change shock spacers
5:23 Outro
▶ If you enjoy the channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊
#1 Join Patreon - patreon.com/RideMtb
Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time!
#2 I have links to some favorite products listed below. Using the link doesn't cost you any money at all but it really helps us out with a small commission of around 5% :) Also if you shop on amazon and use this link ( amzn.to/40KYqV6 ) before purchasing anything it will give us a small commision on the sale without costing you anything. This works on all items and categories, not just bike stuff!
Thank you for everything! I are so glad to have you as part of the crew!
💜 April
ridemtb.com
▶ Most Common Equipment Questions:
● Bikes - ( Ari Delano, La Sal, Timp ) - bit.ly/44gAlsb
Use code "April" for free tubeless with any bike purchase!
● Helmets - ( Jackal & Coyote ) - jenson.sjv.io/g1POLr
● April’s riding gear - jenson.sjv.io/vn2QQN
● Our favorite chain lube ( Chain Pro ) - jenson.sjv.io/BXKRWy
● Handlebar we use - ( PNW Range 31.8mm ) - jenson.sjv.io/eK1PnQ
● Dropper Seat post - ( Loam & Rainier ) - jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj
● Clipless pedals - ( Mallet Trail, DH, & Enduro ) - jenson.sjv.io/6ey5Gb
● Flat pedals - ( Range Composite Pedal ) - jenson.sjv.io/vNPq2y
● Tubeless sealant - ( Stans race for events / Standard for day to day riding) jenson.sjv.io/y2qQrb
● Wheelsets - ( Stans Mk4 Flow Wheels ) - jenson.sjv.io/75akbd
● Drivetrain - ( Shimano SLX / XT / XTR ) - jenson.sjv.io/5g5Pj3
● Favorite riding backpack - ( Camelbak Chase Pak ) - jenson.sjv.io/0ZQ91V
● Kneepads - jenson.sjv.io/Wqy36G
● Feedback bike stand - jenson.sjv.io/2rKyMG
● Feedback Repair Stand - ( Normal & Light Ebikes ) - jenson.sjv.io/JzKyq7
● Feedback Repair Stand - ( Heavy E Bikes / Shop Use ) - jenson.sjv.io/XYm31b
● Favorite Starter Tool Kit - ( Travel & Home ) - bit.ly/40Ve8No
● Favorite Front Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail - jenson.sjv.io/21a9Wg
● Favorite Rear Tire - Nobby Nic Super Trail - jenson.sjv.io/daOj7q
● Favorite Lock On Grip - PNW Loam Grip - jenson.sjv.io/4edQZ3
● Favorite Seat - Ergon Saddle - SMC Mountain - jenson.sjv.io/4PGjrM
▶ All of Pov, Video, and Audio Equipment - ridemtb.com/gear
▶ Huge thanks to channel partners for helping us keep these videos ad free during the middle of the video!
● Jenson USA - jenson.sjv.io/P0aaRQ
● Ari Bikes - aribikes.com
● SR Suntour - Suspension - bit.ly/3w84b0L
● Schwalbe Tires - bit.ly/3itSzRJ
● PNW Components- Handlebar, Stem, Grips, Dropper Post - jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj
● Ergon - Saddles - bit.ly/2SnpsEL
● Shimano - Brakes and Drivetrain - bit.ly/3pfvPGa
Not getting the most out of your mountain bike suspension? In this video, I show you how to set up volume spacers to improve your MTB suspension performance—whether you ride enduro, trail, or downhill. Learn the difference between progressive vs. linear suspension, when to add or remove spacers, and how to do it step-by-step on both your fork and rear shock.
✅ Fix harsh bottom-outs
✅ Use all your travel
✅ Customize suspension feel for your riding style
0:00 Intro
0:23 When to add or remove spacers
1:37 How to change fork spacers
3:05 How to change shock spacers
5:23 Outro
▶ If you enjoy the channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊
#1 Join Patreon - patreon.com/RideMtb
Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time!
#2 I have links to some favorite products listed below. Using the link doesn't cost you any money at all but it really helps us out with a small commission of around 5% :) Also if you shop on amazon and use this link ( amzn.to/40KYqV6 ) before purchasing anything it will give us a small commision on the sale without costing you anything. This works on all items and categories, not just bike stuff!
Thank you for everything! I are so glad to have you as part of the crew!
💜 April
ridemtb.com
▶ Most Common Equipment Questions:
● Bikes - ( Ari Delano, La Sal, Timp ) - bit.ly/44gAlsb
Use code "April" for free tubeless with any bike purchase!
● Helmets - ( Jackal & Coyote ) - jenson.sjv.io/g1POLr
● April’s riding gear - jenson.sjv.io/vn2QQN
● Our favorite chain lube ( Chain Pro ) - jenson.sjv.io/BXKRWy
● Handlebar we use - ( PNW Range 31.8mm ) - jenson.sjv.io/eK1PnQ
● Dropper Seat post - ( Loam & Rainier ) - jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj
● Clipless pedals - ( Mallet Trail, DH, & Enduro ) - jenson.sjv.io/6ey5Gb
● Flat pedals - ( Range Composite Pedal ) - jenson.sjv.io/vNPq2y
● Tubeless sealant - ( Stans race for events / Standard for day to day riding) jenson.sjv.io/y2qQrb
● Wheelsets - ( Stans Mk4 Flow Wheels ) - jenson.sjv.io/75akbd
● Drivetrain - ( Shimano SLX / XT / XTR ) - jenson.sjv.io/5g5Pj3
● Favorite riding backpack - ( Camelbak Chase Pak ) - jenson.sjv.io/0ZQ91V
● Kneepads - jenson.sjv.io/Wqy36G
● Feedback bike stand - jenson.sjv.io/2rKyMG
● Feedback Repair Stand - ( Normal & Light Ebikes ) - jenson.sjv.io/JzKyq7
● Feedback Repair Stand - ( Heavy E Bikes / Shop Use ) - jenson.sjv.io/XYm31b
● Favorite Starter Tool Kit - ( Travel & Home ) - bit.ly/40Ve8No
● Favorite Front Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail - jenson.sjv.io/21a9Wg
● Favorite Rear Tire - Nobby Nic Super Trail - jenson.sjv.io/daOj7q
● Favorite Lock On Grip - PNW Loam Grip - jenson.sjv.io/4edQZ3
● Favorite Seat - Ergon Saddle - SMC Mountain - jenson.sjv.io/4PGjrM
▶ All of Pov, Video, and Audio Equipment - ridemtb.com/gear
▶ Huge thanks to channel partners for helping us keep these videos ad free during the middle of the video!
● Jenson USA - jenson.sjv.io/P0aaRQ
● Ari Bikes - aribikes.com
● SR Suntour - Suspension - bit.ly/3w84b0L
● Schwalbe Tires - bit.ly/3itSzRJ
● PNW Components- Handlebar, Stem, Grips, Dropper Post - jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj
● Ergon - Saddles - bit.ly/2SnpsEL
● Shimano - Brakes and Drivetrain - bit.ly/3pfvPGa
