Intro, question about 756

[Joe Remi]

Hi, I live in Northern California USA. I haven't ridden dirt in a few years. There's a Pro-Flex 756 with a bad rear elastomer available to me for $200. What are your thoughts about the price and condition? It would be for light trail riding..I'm not much of a downhill bomber.

[w2zero]

The rear elastomer can be replaced with original material or some replacement stuff that will do nicely.  Also you may find a replacement rear ODS coil and oil shock spring combo depending on the type of rear strut.   How is the front suspension?  In my opinion, 200 bucks is a pretty good deal.  I have paid anywhere from 125 to 275 for proflex Beast/Animals with hydro brakes in good condition and consider it money well spent.

[Joe Remi]

I've heard the term 'ODS' repeatedly, but can't decipher it. What does it mean?

[w2zero]

ODS equals Oil Damped Shock.  Just a little user serviceable shock absorber that can be adapted to springs with an oil change and some other hardware.

[orange]

elastomers can be bought here: http://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=98