Author Topic: Rear replacement shock for Proflex 857 (Read 9148 times)

Lee Robson · « **on:** April 19, 2006, 06:25:46 pm »

Hi all,

I've been reading though the posts on this forum to work out what options I have in replacing a dead rear Nolean shock on my Proflex 857.

So far a Risse astro-5 or genesis appear to be the only contenders, or are there any others that I have missed? Just want to keep my options open as I may have to purchase from the USA.

Cheers, Lee

orange · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:03:37 pm »

If you can get hold of an old ODS unit ideally with a coil spring you'll have something halfway decent to keep you going. There's usually somebody here who has one lying around.

Oracle · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:29:57 pm »

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If you can get hold of an old ODS unit ideally with a coil spring you'll have something halfway decent to keep you going.

Stupid question time but is ODS a brandname or acronymn?

Cheers, Lee

orange · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2006, 08:00:40 pm »

Sorry - Oil Damping System. Girvin's proprietary shock which originally came with yellow elastomers (which usually dried up after a few years to rock solid), but for which you can now get spring replacements (www.rapiddescentscotland.co.uk).

kiwi · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2006, 11:37:24 pm »

risse is a US company isnt it?Statos also do a std proflex/k2 rear shock,otherwise adapt another makers shock with a special bottom mount adapter,quite a few have done it

shovelon · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2006, 03:23:39 am »

Risse is a US co. Stratos is also, bit I think they discontinued the strut mount option Helix.

The Risse Genisis Air shock is a wonder. Good price, and LIGHT.

Risse makes the only replacement shock for xlinks as well. I just bought one myself. Have have sent it back for a "softening". Came back and can't wait to mount it.

Terry

Oracle · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2006, 01:58:52 pm »

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...The Risse Genisis Air shock is a wonder. Good price, and LIGHT.

Risse makes the only replacement shock for xlinks as well. I just bought one myself. Have have sent it back for a "softening". Came back and can't wait to mount it.

Terry

Hi Terry,

Please let me know how the Risse Genisis shock works on your profelx! I am considering ordering either Genesis or the Astro-5 but am not sure if I really want to fork out and extra US$100 for damping control on hteastro 5! Especially considering I won't be able to really send it back to the manufacturer (I live in Aust.) for any post-sales adjustments that may be needed.

Cheers, Lee

shovelon · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2006, 05:14:06 am »

Lee,

The Genesis that I bought had to be sent back to Risse to soften the damping. It is the only model they have to fit my crosslink. So the Astro 5 may be an altenative worth consideration.

I have the shock back but they forgot so send back the bushings. When I get them I will try it and give you a report.

Terry

Redliner · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2006, 12:17:21 am »

Hello:
I had the same problem with my 856.There are not many options but there are a few. My favourite one is the stratos helix expert option. The manufactor also can make you a special adaptor to the rear shock wick will fit on your bike.If you are willing to do so prepare to spend at least 300€.
As other suggested you might considerer the risse solution or maybe you can find an ods rear shock someore in this forum comunity, as I did.
Good luck for your quest.
Portugal

LooseNut · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2006, 01:31:22 am »

I'm having the shop here at work machine me up an aluminum adapter to fit a fox shock that came off of an Amp Research bike. the top eyelet should bolt right in with a little clearance issue for the schrader valve.

shovelon · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2006, 03:43:57 am »

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I'm having the shop here at work machine me up an aluminum adapter to fit a fox shock that came off of an Amp Research bike. the top eyelet should bolt right in with a little clearance issue for the schrader valve.

Adapters are magic. Frankd3000 made one to fit a cloud nine onto a crosslink.

I modified my 957 strut to accept an air swinger. Ohhh, so smooth.

Terry

Oracle · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2006, 04:49:56 pm »

Hmmm, so I emailed Risse on 21st Apr 06 asking whether they ship their shocks internationally, or if they have a distributor here in Oz and I'm still waiting to hear back from them! [smiley=yawn.gif]

Maybe they don't want to sell me their product? [smiley=disbelief.gif] I'll send them another email but I must say this is a bad sign to start with as if I have a question/problem regarding their shock(s) in the future are they just going to ignore me then.

Cheers, Lee

banger · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2006, 05:55:53 am »

I just parted out my 855. I have 2 Risse shocks that are barely used.

I have the Genisis that was on my Girvin fork and the Astro 5 that was on the rear.

I am going to put these on ebay, but haven't had the time to get pics and refresh my memory on the specs for these pieces.

Let me know if you are interested. I'll give you a good deal on both of them. As I can't use them any more.

Or if any one else is interested let me know.

seanzzo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2006, 08:54:44 am »

I'd love to get that Astro 5 [smiley=nod.gif] Just tell me what you need for it" still running elastomeres"

banger · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2006, 10:17:02 am »

It cost me 285.00 shipped. It does not have a scratch on it.

How about 200.00 shipped via USPS priority mail?

You can use paypal if you split the fee with me.

You can check my feed back on Ebay under the username 1banger.

I also have the pump for 15.00 if you are interested.

Thanks!

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Author Topic: Rear replacement shock for Proflex 857 (Read 9148 times)

Lee Robson