Rose PDQ AL: suspension setup & specs
The Rose PDQ AL is a cross-country full-suspension bike with 120 mm of fork travel. This page lists the 2 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Rose PDQ AL →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5 / 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RockShox Judy Silver TK (120 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 2 | RockShox Psylo Silver RC (120 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
120 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 120 mm median of the 23 bikes in the “cross-country full-suspension bike” category in our database. Within Rose’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Rose Bruce and the Rose Scrub on travel.
Every build uses a RockShox fork. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Judy Silver TK to the RockShox Psylo Silver RC. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 27.5 / 29.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Judy 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.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Rose PDQ AL
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 Rose specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
120 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 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 Nobby Nic, schwarz 29x2,4; Schwalbe Nobby Nic, schwarz 27,5x2,4.
| 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.