Use our Smashpot Spring Rate Calculator below to determine your recommended spring rate based on your riding preferences.
It is important to consider where/what you ride the majority of the time for the best recommendation. Each criterion is explained below, and if in doubt or between two choices, go for the lower choice.

• Rider Weight: This is your weight fully kitted (including gear & pack). An approximation is fine. Use the toggle to switch between units.
• Bike Weight: If you know roughly, great! If not, 33lbs/15kg for a regular bike, 50lbs/23kg for an e-bike. Use the toggle to switch between units.
• Terrain Speed: This is a measure of the speeds naturally inherent to the terrain you ride. A moderate downslope with open corners will favour high speeds. Low angle, undulating terrain with a lot of pedalling, or persistent steeps, promotes low speeds.
• Rider Level & Aggression: Your ability to attack any given trail, including corners, rough and slippery terrain, and steep sections both short and long.
• Strength to Weight Factor: We're not all Olympic athletes. Will an unexpected hard compression throw you off the bike? Can you handle a sustained beating down a 5 minute trail without taking a break?
• Jump Size: Consider the size of the jumps you like to ride. Some comparisons: Small - Street gutters, one or two stairs, green trails. Medium - Most table tops, small gaps, and head height drops. Think Crank It Up to A-Line. Rampage - Big gaps, huge step downs, stuff that looks like it should be done on a moto. Red Bull Rampage, FEST Series events, Crabapple Hits, Dreamline, etc.
• Preferred Feel: A compliant setup will favor bump sensitivity and be easier on the rider. A stiff setup will favor support but will be more physically demanding on the rider.