Air shocks vs coil over
09-05-04, 08:28 PM
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Air shocks vs coil over
OK, I tried searching but didn't really find anything. In looking for a bike I notice that some have the air shock and some have the traditional coil spring shocks. I guess my question is how durable are the air shocks? I weigh about 215 and don't want to blow it out. Several of the bikes I'm considering have the Fox Float RL. Decent shock, or should I look for something with a coil spring? (Yeah I know, newbie questions!!)
09-05-04, 09:35 PM
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Get a coil over.
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Originally Posted by osiris667
why are coil overs better? i have marzocchi exr comp...not very bad...pretty soft...but why?
a lot of people prefer coil overs for many reasons. from what i've seen, they're generally more durable and can take more abuse. you also don't have to worry about having to pump the shock up with more air cause of air leaking out of the seals and what not. if i'm mistaken, maybe someone can correct me.
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I also like coil over because if the air part of the shock blows, it is still rideable.
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Originally Posted by rasheed
he's asking about coil over rear shocks vs. air rear shocks, not forks.
a lot of people prefer coil overs for many reasons. from what i've seen, they're generally more durable and can take more abuse. you also don't have to worry about having to pump the shock up with more air cause of air leaking out of the seals and what not. if i'm mistaken, maybe someone can correct me.
a lot of people prefer coil overs for many reasons. from what i've seen, they're generally more durable and can take more abuse. you also don't have to worry about having to pump the shock up with more air cause of air leaking out of the seals and what not. if i'm mistaken, maybe someone can correct me.
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Coil over is your best bet. Considering that you are over 200lbs. If you tried dropping with it you'd probably risk blowing it. I weigh around 180 and I don't like how the air shocks feel. So go coil over.
