Bicycle Rear Shock damping coefficent

[Hodgie]

Just carrying out calculations on a rear bicycle shock. Got my hands on one and intended to calculate spring stiffness and damping coefficent practically.
Did it on the spring using a tensile tester and have come up with a spring stiffness value of 130000 n/m2. (750 lb/in).
Problem when i dismantled the shock, the damper is not working any more. If anybody knows what sort of damping coefficent and average shock of this spring stiffness would use could u let me know? Doesn't need to be too accurate.
Haven't time to locate another shock so hopeing for some help.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Navin A S]

Unfortunately, without having another shock to compare it to, it is difficult to provide an exact answer to your question. However, there are some general guidelines that you can use to estimate the damping coefficient of your rear bicycle shock. First, you should consider the bike's intended purpose. Different shocks are designed for different types of riding, so a mountain bike shock will have different damping characteristics than a road bike shock. Second, look at the spring rate of the shock. The higher the spring rate, the more damping is required. As such, if your rear bicycle shock has a spring rate of 130000 n/m2 (750 lb/in), it likely requires a high level of damping.Finally, consider the desired ride quality. For example, a shock with high damping will provide a stiffer ride than one with low damping. Ultimately, the best way to determine the damping coefficient for your rear bicycle shock is to experiment with different settings and find the one that provides the ride quality you're looking for.