Author Topic: airshock for 5500 uk supplier ? (Read 8204 times)

knottyknotty · « **on:** March 24, 2009, 02:15:25 pm »

hi looking for airshock for my 5500
i would love a risse astro 5
but cant get in contact with them

anyone know of uk distributer
or can recommend any other rear air shock
with minimal modification
dont want to harm my baby

as an alternative does anyone know of a uk smartshock repairer

hope someone can help pls

knotty
liverpool uk

shovelon · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2009, 09:13:55 pm »

Fox DHX is a nice choice. Manitou Swinger 3 way is my choice for my Oz.

I use Risse shocks. Probably they are busy with subcontracting right now. I think that the bike and motorcycle division is not paying the bills right now. I can make a phone call for you if you wish and let you know if they can still take care of you.

Other choices like Rockshox or marzochi can be used with an adapter crossblock which is what I use.

Whatever, keep that 5500 running.

Terry

knottyknotty · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2009, 11:35:02 am »

hi thanks for reply
do i need to modify to use fox
can you recomeend a uk supplier

if it wouldnt be to much trouble could you ring risse on my behalf

my email is

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knottyknotty@tiscali.co.uk
any more info regarding shock suppliers etc greatly appreciated
thanks so much for your help so far

itching to get up an running again summer coming

knotty

knottyknotty · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2009, 11:55:18 am »

hi found uk supplier for fox
firm called mojo

new question what length and stroke would i need

thxs

knotty

Simon · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2009, 03:39:03 pm »

i2i 209mm (you can go longer and run more sag)
stroke 1.75" min

Simon

knottyknotty · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2009, 03:58:30 pm »

cheers simon

200x50 ] \
200x57 ] =

??
215x64 ] /

easiest/best setup anyone?

thxs

knotty

kiwi · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2009, 02:10:51 am »

has to be 215 the others a a bit short

Colin · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2009, 03:58:08 am »

Having measured the travel on my Oz (5500) frame without a shock, I believe that the limits of shock length between swing arm hit points are:
Max: 235mm (hit on derailleur post)
Min: 157mm (hit on frame vertical member)

So you're looking for a shock with a maximum I2I length of 235 and a minimum once you subtract the travel of more than 157mm.
I'm working on slightly safer limits of 160 to 230.
So, theoretically, the 215/64 infringes the minimum hit point by being 151mm long at full compression....................

I'm still trying to find the perfect air shock that fulfills those travel limits, increases the overall travel of the rear swingarm to at least 5" and doesn't need ANY mods to the frame.
If anyone knows of one............Post it here with photos!

Col.

jeffhop · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2009, 02:56:18 pm »

colin youve found the perfect air shock, you just havent got it......yet

xp8-er · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2009, 10:51:56 am »

For risse shocks try CVI.co.uk,they imported my rise shocks a good while back and there web site still seems live.

orange · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2009, 11:01:28 am »

CVI shut down in around April '07 (or was it '06?)... not sure about their website.

IMO · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2009, 11:52:32 am »

Manitou Swinger spv air 230 x 70 .
230mm eye to eye
70 mm stroke, so closed length 160mm

How much rear travel would you get with an OZ with 70mm of shock stroke. IS it 1.9 : 1 ratio , I cant remember exactly.

Unfortunatly the lower mount will have to be modded , by filing down the side ramps, not by much mind.

My OZ is now sporting a rear disk ,and a set of 'ghettto ' tubesless Conti Vert Pro tyres.

Still 30lb 4oz tho

DugB · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:05:54 pm »

Just FYI, Risse is in the process of moving right now. If you call the phone number listed on your site you're referred to the new number. Though my emails went unanswered, calling that second number put me in touch with a Risse rep immediately.

Hope this helps! I have an Astro 5 on my 4000...there seems to be an issue with mine, as it makes a loud squeak with each compression...but the motion is nice! Sending it back for a replacement or service.

- Doug

shovelon · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2009, 08:46:44 am »

Quote from: Colin on March 26, 2009, 03:58:08 am

Having measured the travel on my Oz (5500) frame without a shock, I believe that the limits of shock length between swing arm hit points are:
Max: 235mm (hit on derailleur post)
Min: 157mm (hit on frame vertical member)

So you're looking for a shock with a maximum I2I length of 235 and a minimum once you subtract the travel of more than 157mm.
I'm working on slightly safer limits of 160 to 230.
So, theoretically, the 215/64 infringes the minimum hit point by being 151mm long at full compression....................

I'm still trying to find the perfect air shock that fulfills those travel limits, increases the overall travel of the rear swingarm to at least 5" and doesn't need ANY mods to the frame.
If anyone knows of one............Post it here with photos!

Col.

I did fit a 215/64 Manitou swinger 4 way coil shock to my Oz early on. It was close but seemed not to hit. Of course I was limited by the bottom out bumper on the shaft. The ride was amazing, with lots of sag and maybe I never bottomed it out. No mods to the frame, only the spring cap, and would still be using it if not for the tonnage of it all.

Currently have a 200/57 Swinger Air 3way mounted with a crossblock at the bottom to increase i2i to 219mm. Me thinks it has 6" travel by using assuming a 2.7 to 1 ratio.

Terry

jeffhop · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2009, 10:55:49 am »

thing with the swinger air 4 way is you can completely tune out any bottom out thanks to the adjustable spv, you can run it as plush as you like but with no chance of bottom out, imo its one of the best shocks out there, colin yours is being posted tomorow!

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