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Replacement shock
« on: January 27, 2006, 05:54:20 am »
What is the best value for money replacement rear shock for a 4500?
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Re: Replacement shock
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2006, 09:41:06 am »
Hmmmm
I'd say the Risse Astro5 or Genisis

but with everyone trying out other shocks with
different i2i's propedal etc I'm not sure which is the best VFM
but I think the Risse is the best straight forward
standard i2i shock you can fit.

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Re: Replacement shock
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2006, 10:11:22 am »
Fox Air DHX 8.5 i2i x 2.5 inches of stroke. Stupid light, and infinately adjustable, with propedal to tame the "monkey motion". Would give you more than 6 inches of travel too.

Risse is also stupid light. Perfect for short travel applications. Weight weenies will love it.

Depends on what you want in the long run.

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Re: Replacement shock
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2006, 11:07:23 pm »
For hard stuff: a Swinger Coil 4way.
i2i 215mm
travel: a bit more than 60mm
rear wheel travel: 160mm on a disco monkey (so should be similar on a 4500)
very heavy (950grams) but very stable
smooth geometry with a long travel fork
as I said: for hard stuff only
That's if you wanna go FR with yout 4500.
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