Husqvarna Light Cross: suspension setup & specs
The Husqvarna Light Cross is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 120–130 mm of fork travel and 120 mm at the rear. It is powered by Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) or Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801). This page lists the 6 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Husqvarna Light Cross →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC1 | SR Suntour XCR34 Boost LOR (120 mm) | SR Suntour Raidon R | 190x45 | 120 mm | Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) 504 Wh | 24.5 kg | – | Setup → |
| LC2 | RockShox 35 Silver TK (120 mm) | SR Suntour Raidon R | 190x45 | 120 mm | Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) 630 Wh | 24.5 kg | – | Setup → |
| LC3 | RockShox 35 Gold RL (120 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select | 190x45 | 120 mm | Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) 630 Wh | 24.4 kg | – | Setup → |
| LC4 | SR Suntour Raidon34 Boost LOR (130 mm) | SR Suntour Raidon R | 190x45 | 120 mm | Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801) 720 Wh | 24.5 kg | – | Setup → |
| LC5 | RockShox 35 Gold RL (130 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | 190x45 | 120 mm | Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801) 720 Wh | 23.8 kg | – | Setup → |
| LC6 | RockShox Pike Select (130 mm) | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ | 190x45 | 120 mm | Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801) 720 Wh | 23.2 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
At 120–130 mm, fork travel is 25 mm shorter than the median of the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category (150 mm, 101 bikes). Of Husqvarna’s e-mountain bikes, the Husqvarna Light Cross offers the least travel up front. The frame is available in aluminium or carbon.
23.2 kg for the LC6 build puts the Husqvarna Light Cross mid-pack on weight (median: 23.4 kg). There are 1.3 kg between the lightest and the heaviest build. For suspension, Husqvarna combines components from RockShox and SR Suntour. The fork line-up ranges from the SR Suntour XCR34 Boost LOR to the RockShox Pike Select. It is powered by Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) or Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801) with a 504–720 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox 35 Silver TK): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Shock (SR Suntour Raidon R): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Husqvarna Light Cross
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Husqvarna take priority.
120 mm fork, 45.0 mm shock stroke (LC1, LC2, LC3)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm | 24 % = 10.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm | 28 % = 12.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm | 30 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm | 27 % = 12.2 mm on the shock shaft |
130 mm fork, 45.0 mm shock stroke (LC4, LC5, LC6)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 22 mm | 24 % = 10.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 26 mm | 28 % = 12.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 29 mm | 30 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 26 mm | 27 % = 12.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Maxxis Rekon, 62-622, 29 x 2.4, Tubeless Ready / Maxxis Rekon, 62-584, 27.5 x 2.4, Tubeless Ready.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.