Kellys Swag: suspension setup & specs
The Kellys Swag is an enduro bike with 160–170 mm of fork travel and 150 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 4 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Kellys Swag →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29 / MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 29 | RockShox 35 Silver TK (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT | 210x55 | 150 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 10 MX | RockShox 35 Silver TK (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT | 210x55 | 150 mm | 16.2 kg | – | Setup → |
| 30 29 | RockShox Yari RC (170 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT | 210x55 | 150 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 50 MX | RockShox Zeb Select (170 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate RCT | 210x55 | 150 mm | 16.1 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
160–170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 41 bikes in the “enduro bike” category in our database. On travel, it slots in between the Kellys Thorx and the Kellys Noid in the Kellys range. The frame is made of aluminium.
16.1 kg for the 50 MX build puts the Kellys Swag mid-pack on weight (median: 15.7 kg). Fork and shock come from RockShox on every build. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the RockShox 35 Silver TK to the RockShox Zeb Select. With the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate RCT, the 50 MX build has a coil shock – here the spring rate determines SAG. Wheel sizes differ by build or frame size: 29 / MX.
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: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Coil shock (RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate RCT): SAG is determined by the spring rate. Only add enough preload to stop the spring from rattling.
- Air shock (RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the Kellys Swag
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 Kellys take priority.
160 mm fork, 55.0 mm shock stroke (10 29, 10 MX)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm | 24 % = 13.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm | 28 % = 15.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm | 30 % = 16.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm | 27 % = 14.9 mm on the shock shaft |
170 mm fork, 55.0 mm shock stroke (30 29, 50 MX)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 13.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 15.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 16.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 14.9 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.35″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. 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: SCHWALBE Hans Dampf Evo Super Trail 60-622 (29x2.35) Tubeless Easy, ADDIX Soft, folding front / SCHWALBE Nobby Nic Evo Super Terrain 60-622 (29x2.35) Tubeless Easy, ADDIX SpeedGrip, folding rear; SCHWALBE Nobby Nic Evo Super Trail 60-622 (29"x2.35) Tubeless Easy, ADDIX Soft, folding / SCHWALBE Nobby Nic Evo Super Trail 60-584 (27.5"x2.35) Tubeless Easy, ADDIX Soft, folding; SCHWALBE Nobby Nic Performance 60-622 (29"x2.35) ADDIX / SCHWALBE Nobby Nic Performance 60-584 (27.5"x2.35) ADDIX; SCHWALBE Nobby Nic Performance 60-622 (29x2.35) ADDIX.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.