Mountain Biking - FOX RP3 or 5th Element?

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Zapcod
04-14-05, 10:01 PM
ok...on the 04 yeti 575 the 5th element is used as the rear shock. On the 05 the Fox RP3 is used. Which one is better? The reason is that I have a deal working on the 04 but is it a good deal at $500 for the frame only with the 5th element? The frame has NEVER been used...nothing has been installed on it EVER.

mtnbiker66
04-15-05, 04:18 AM
ok...on the 04 yeti 575 the 5th element is used as the rear shock. On the 05 the Fox RP3 is used. Which one is better? The reason is that I have a deal working on the 04 but is it a good deal at $500 for the frame only with the 5th element? The frame has NEVER been used...nothing has been installed on it EVER.
I just installed a 5th air on my trail bike and it seems to be a great shock.Once I got the air pressure tuned in I really like it.I can't comment on durability yet,I only have a few rides on it so far. I do like the way the pedal platform works,it has made a big difference when I start uphill.
Zapcod
04-16-05, 05:51 PM
any other opinions...are the shocks THAT close together that either one would be fine?

sparks_219
04-16-05, 05:53 PM
Youre more than likely going to be fine with either shock. Pick the best deal on the frame. By the way, at $500 for a brand new Yeti 575 frame, I'd jump on it ;)

Good Luck

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