air shocks for 4500c

[pdeneen]

I want to upgrade the heavy Noleens on the rear and smartshock on the front (xlink).

Are there any off the shelf lightweight and reliable airshocks that will fit?

I haven't had upgradeitus in a while but the Noleens are getting long in the tooth (no leaks yet though) and I'd like to turn my 4500 into a featherlight machine since I do more road cruises now that I'm old.

[Simon]

Very happy with my Risse Astro5 air shock on the rear of my 4500,excellent shock reasonably light (you can see it in my gallery,Simon)straight bolt on fit,not sure on the x link  (don't use one) but I believe many have used the Risse genesis with success,check out the risse website from the links page.Simon.

[Carbon_Angus]

www.Risseracing.com

genesis for the front and astro-5 for the rear. they are two air shocks that are made to fit for that frame.

you could get a whole new fork, like the closeout Mega~Air 80's from ediscount.com (very light air fork)

you would be wise to get semi-slick and narrow tires, too. that will make much more difference than the shocks for travelling on the road.

or just get a road bike, like i did.

[Dennis]

I think you should get a road bike, and then give me your carbon masterpiece of a mtb so that then I could have two of them.

seriously, If you want a risse genesis for your xlink, i happen to have  a new one (never used) that I was going to put on my carbon xlink, but then I sold the xlink as I went with a fox talas fork. a bit heavier but great for my purpose.

let me know if you are interested, willing to deal.
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[bmwcarver]

seriously, If you want a risse genesis for your xlink, i happen to have  a new one (never used) that I was going to put on my carbon xlink, but then I sold the xlink as I went with a fox talas fork. a bit heavier but great for my purpose.

let me know if you are interested, willing to deal.
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I am interested if no-one else is!