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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: trident00 on November 01, 2017, 04:48:02 pm

Title: New to site. Just purchased 1999 K2 OZM need advice. Cheers
Post by: trident00 on November 01, 2017, 04:48:02 pm
Hi everyone.  I am just getting back into bicycling. I rode basic non suspension mountain bikes way back in the day.  I recently found a VGC 1999 K2 OZM with the cross link fork with the smart shock. Everything appears original.

Unfortunately I weigh in at around 260lbs and figure I need the stiffer springs. From what I have read I believe I need to find a NB2-650 for the rear and a NB2L-250 for the front.

Are these available? Is changing them out reasonably simple? Should I be replacing anything else with the shock while I am at it?

Should I ditch the original shocks and go with something different?
I would like to be able to ride the bike both off and on the road. Are there lockout options?

I appreciate any help you can offer!
Cheers
Title: Re: New to site. Just purchased 1999 K2 OZM need advice. Cheers
Post by: shovelon on November 01, 2017, 07:00:49 pm
Welcome fellow Oz owner!

Noleen/J6 is still in biz and should be able to help you with springs. However I have gone to air sprung myself.

Do the smart shocks still work?

Terry
Title: Re: New to site. Just purchased 1999 K2 OZM need advice. Cheers
Post by: trident00 on November 01, 2017, 07:11:53 pm
Yes the smart shock still works. Bike had been in a storage unit for some time. Looks like it saw very little use and no abuse.  Everything is original and in good working order. 
Cheers