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Hi Mark,Welcome to the forum and the Pro~Flexing fraternity!Can I clarify which fork you have? You say it is a Vector, but also say it is a Noleen and Easton legged with an NR-2 shock.Maybe you have a Crosslink........? Some Vectors had the legs marked with the Easton <E> at the top and some had Noleen shocks usually as an after market addition, but they're pretty rare.Here's a pair of each to compare:VectorCrosslinkThe main identifying difference is the unified lower link on the Crosslink, i.e. all one piece whereas the Vector was in several pieces (altho' a unified lower link was available after market!), The Vector has the canti brake hanger welded on and the Crosslink had a removable one.So, if it's a Crosslink then it'll already have the newer less "stictiony" sealsas to the NR-2, it is pretty normal for the rebound to be very slow without a spring, if the gas had gone then there would be very little damping, but if you can get it checked/re-pressurised that is neat, I believe the valve adaptor is a bit unorthodox.The overall stiffness of the fork is again, probably not unusual, riding it is the best way to tell if it has the available travel. Unfortunately I'd have to be honest and say they are not the most "plush" of suspension forks as they are of their time.All the best and let us know how you're getting on.Col.