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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: mizunole on December 07, 2006, 11:47:37 am

Title: Howdy
Post by: mizunole on December 07, 2006, 11:47:37 am

Just purchased a like new 856 and am very happy with the results so far.  

I am thinking of going to a Risse shock because of the Bronco like characteristics of the NR1.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: orange on December 07, 2006, 05:55:21 pm

Everybody here would say go for it!

Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: mizunole on December 08, 2006, 06:37:19 am

Thanks OJ, any other 856 tweaks / suggestions?  Does anyone sell frame bearings?

Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: shovelon on December 08, 2006, 08:02:27 am

I think Iron Horse/K2 (World Cycles) still has bearing kits for the 856. If not, Simon may be able to help you with a sealed bearing conversion. I really like mine.

A risse rear shock is very nice. The Genisis is very light weight.

Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: Carbon_Angus on December 09, 2006, 01:58:38 pm

you might try a spring change on the NR-1...just a thought, but the genesis is a great upgrade

Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: mizunole on December 11, 2006, 09:54:13 am

Yea, I'm a heaffer.  A new spring would be in need If I am to stay with the NR1.  I am also seeing a little oil residue on the shaft after rides.

I like the idea of the Risse, but $300 is much money on a teacher salary.

The bike is almost new (orig owner says 10 rides).

If you were about to get some bike $ for Christmas, what would you spend it on?  

Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: jginja on February 22, 2007, 06:59:09 am

hi,
i contacted RisseRacing in the 8th of February, thru their web site and still no answer.
i'm considering a RR shock to. the Genesis.

Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: shovelon on February 22, 2007, 11:33:35 am

Quote

hi,
i contacted RisseRacing in the 8th of February, thru their web site and still no answer.
i'm considering a RR shock to. the Genesis.

Jorge,

Risse will not answer emails well. The best way is telephone.

Welcome,
Terry

Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: kiwi on February 22, 2007, 07:51:17 pm

Noleen (http://www.noleenshockservice.com/) will rebuild the nr1 for 100