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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Mick Reynolds on December 23, 2003, 08:28:10 am

Title: 857 rear shock replacement question
Post by: Mick Reynolds on December 23, 2003, 08:28:10 am

What's the best bet on replacing the rear shock on a Proflex 857?  I have a lead on a Stratos shock, but it has eyelets at both ends.  Can I convert it to the fixed cone end myself, or should I bag it and send my Noleen in for repair?  I think its the NR1 or 2.

Thanks,

Mick

Title: Re: 857 rear shock replacement question
Post by: Carbon_Angus on December 23, 2003, 12:52:05 pm

Call them and see. You need a tail to fit to the strut, don't know if you can put one on after though

Risse is the same way..

they fit with a cone adapter

Risse or Stratos best aftermarket for that 857 frame

Title: Re: 857 rear shock replacement question
Post by: rapiddescent on December 23, 2003, 09:57:34 pm

I would agree.  The Risse shock range all fit the 857 and you getb a great choice of weight vs functionality.  however, they do cost quite a bit.  A super light shock on an 857 frame makes for a seriously lightweight XC FS bike.

callum
rdi

Title: Re: 857 rear shock replacement question
Post by: Mick Reynolds on April 06, 2004, 02:51:39 pm

I just read in one of the newest posts that Bill Larson or something like that can get us the Risse Genesis for US$160.  Is that for real?  Is he someone at Risse, or...?  The listed price is $198, how does one go about getting a deal like that?

Thanks

Title: Re: 857 rear shock replacement question
Post by: kiwi on April 06, 2004, 09:47:41 pm

i thought the bill larssen post had a link or contact no too. I think he is a bike shop.Have you checked with (http://idriders.com/proflex/images/stratosLogo.gif) (http://www.stratashock.coml) on the possibillity of converting the stratos that you have seen?