K2 / Proflex Riders Group
General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Matno on June 30, 2004, 04:21:06 pm
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Up for grabs:
One MountainSpeed/Eibach rear coil spring from my Stratos Helix Pro shock. I switched to a lighter spring for my skinny body...
Specs:
400# spring (linear)
125mm spring length (4.92")
62mm "travel" (~2.44")
31.8mm inner diameter (1.25")
Color: deep royal blue (I like the color!)
Caveat: slightly heavier than standard Stratos spring
Condition: some scuffs and a couple of tiny paint chips, but overall it looks okay. (See pic in my gallery - although it doesn't really show the blems).
Bottom line:
$20 usd shipped. You send $20 to my paypal account, I'll send the spring to your door...
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Hi,
Junkster here. if you are willing to post to the UK I'll gladly have it.
email dbaverstock@hotmail.com
cheers,
D aka Junkster
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I'm running a helix expert on my rig, stock 500# spring. My shock is 2" stroke. Is there a way to get more travel out of these things? Or is your spring capable of 2.44" and the shock only uses 2"?
I wouldnt mind a little extra travel if its possible.
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BFG,
Not a good idea to mismatch the spring and stroke travel. They should ideally be within 2-3mm of each other (according to Stratos tech support). I recall that it's best to err on one side or the other, but I can't remember which. With the air assist, I'd assume that it's okay to have a spring that is slightly longer since the air would stop the travel "gently" when it's supposed. (As opposed to a short spring, which seems like it could "slam" together and possibly cause damage).
Bottom line, no, you can't actually extend the travel without changing to a longer shaft.