Rear suspension shock options...
01-06-23, 09:11 PM
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Rear suspension shock options...
Brand new to this forum...
So I'm building a custom all mountain bike for next summer.
I would like to have your inputs of what rear shock options are available besides the one I'm looking at.
It as to be available in a trunnion set up and a 205mm X 60mm sizing.
My choice right now is a Fox Factory Float X2 with the 2 position lever, Kashima coat.
I'm interested in your opinions (pros and cons).
TIA
So I'm building a custom all mountain bike for next summer.
I would like to have your inputs of what rear shock options are available besides the one I'm looking at.
It as to be available in a trunnion set up and a 205mm X 60mm sizing.
My choice right now is a Fox Factory Float X2 with the 2 position lever, Kashima coat.
I'm interested in your opinions (pros and cons).
TIA
01-07-23, 12:02 PM
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I would stick with Fox Factory but I love Kashima coating and Fox makes a great product so I don't see a reason to swap it out. If I did want easy adjustment the Cane Creek DB Kitsuma is pretty neat on that front and in general I like what Cane Creek puts out and keep hearing great things about their suspension products but no real time with them.
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This is Bikeforums and our membership skews very heavily to roadies. I'd go ask at MTBR or just do a search there.
https://www.mtbr.com/forums/shocks-and-suspension.50/
Shocks aren't magic and a lot of the differentiation between them is gimmicks. But having a tune that matches your bike and your preference is a winning combo.
https://www.mtbr.com/forums/shocks-and-suspension.50/
Shocks aren't magic and a lot of the differentiation between them is gimmicks. But having a tune that matches your bike and your preference is a winning combo.
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Darth Lefty... Thank you for the link to the mountain bike forum... All the best!
