rather than a paper
Fox Racing Shox uses specific spring rates for mountain bikes, ATVs, and cars. There is no academic paper on their calculator, but the engineering behind it is standard. Read: fox spring calculator
The academic way to "cover" the calculator is to cite: rather than a paper Fox Racing Shox uses
If you are writing a report, cite the EN 13906-1:2013 standard and the Wahl (1963) textbook as the authoritative sources for any spring rate calculator, including those used by Fox Racing Shox. fox spring calculator
The calculator will output a specific number in (pounds per inch).
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