R Raymon Arid: suspension setup & specs
The R Raymon Arid is a cross-country hardtail with 100–110 mm of fork travel. Below you will find all 3 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your R Raymon Arid →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29" | SR Suntour X1 (100 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| Pro 29" | RockShox Recon Silver (100 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| Ultra 29" | RockShox SID Ultimate (110 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
100–110 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 100 mm median of the 46 bikes in the “cross-country hardtail” category in our database. Of R Raymon’s mountain bikes, the R Raymon Arid offers the least travel up front. R Raymon builds the frame from carbon.
The fork line-up ranges from the SR Suntour X1 to the RockShox SID Ultimate.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Recon Silver): 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.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the R Raymon Arid
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If R Raymon specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
100 mm fork (29", Pro 29")
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 17 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 20 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 22 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 20 mm |
110 mm fork (Ultra 29")
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 19 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 22 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 24 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 22 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ 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 Racing Ralph, Evolution, 57-622, 29x2.25; Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 57-622, 29x2.25; Schwalbe Smart Sam, Performance, 57-622, 29x2.25.
| 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
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion 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.