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I'm looking to replace an RP23 with a coil shock. I'd like to spend c.£300 max, any suggestions.
Regards
Richard
depening on frame ect but dhx 5.0 is probs the most common choice, or if u can find one chead a dhx rc4
Second hand DHX5 off here replaced an RP2. Very pleased with it.
rockshox sektor u turn. cant go wrong, lower it to 100 on the climbs with lockout, then open up to full compression 140. rly fun fork
rockshox sektor u turn. cant go wrong, lower it to 100 on the climbs with lockout, then open up to full compression 140. rly fun fork
ermm he wants a shock
Custom tuned Fox Van R should work very well and simple to set up so fit and forget.
Ebay is a good start for s/hand items.
Dueller shock is a 'cheap' Cane Creek DB and comes with a Ti spring if you want / like to play with set ups for different terrain. Just over £300 though and unlikely to show up s/hand regularly.
Polymer / self lubing DU bushes are worth installing to.
I got my Custom Van R off TFT, it's very nice! Replaced an RP23 Kashima, I was too fat for an air shock!
Shouldn't you be at sea 😉 ?
DSP Dueller on my heckler, cant fault it.
What bike and what intended use? Single pivot I'd be tempted to go for a dueller or ccdb, but a cheap second hand fox van pushed for your weight and style would be as good option too.
Do you know what size you need? I've got a DHX5.0 with two springs (fat bloke and normal bloke weights) that's been sitting in my shed waiting for a new bike (which ain't gonna happen anytime soon). Its 200x57.
I put it on my Blur LT for a trip to the Alps and it was ace. It made the bike too heavy for XC use though.
I got a pushed fox van R from TF.
Its magnificent
that is all...!
I asked the same question a few days ago. See http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/coil-shocks-whats-a-good-new-or-shand-buy
New - Van RC £259
DSP Dueller £300
s/hand: Van RC again, DHX5, or maybe a dhx rc4
I'd recommend a Van RC. I noticed a big difference in going from a RP23 to a stock Van RC. Subsequently went to CCDB and didn't that much improvement between the Van and the CCDB.
If I'm happy with an RP2 would a coil shock make a big enough difference to make it worth getting one for general trail duties?
It's for an 2011 Orange Blood so 190 x 50mm is required, it is fitted with a 160mm Marzocchi 55 Coil RC3Ti.
My current bike is a hardtail so leaves me with very little knowledge about what's available and no experience of how to set up a shock properly so I'd like something which is "user" friendly and reliable. But I would like to learn more as I go along.
I'm about 85kg's so suggestions of spring rate would also help me?
Thanks
Richard
If I'm happy with an RP2 would a coil shock make a big enough difference to make it worth getting one for general trail duties?
I guess it massively depends where/how you ride. I bought a second hand DHX5 for my Pitch before a trip to the Pyrenees to do some uplift/bikepark stuff. I like it so much I decided to stick with it for my normal riding (Lake District rocky stuff + Scottish/Welsh trail centres mostly).
Most people would tell you it makes the bike too heavy for XC but I weight plenty anyway and I'm quite strong. Feels so much better than the RP2 it replaced. I was always happy to winch up hills fairly slowly anyway and the coil doesn't stop me doing that - but it makes rocky descents sooo much fun.
North Lakes,Trough of Bowland and Gisburn my main areas of riding.
I want a fit and forget set up really so that I can concentrate on riding the thing. My weight means that I will not notice the odd pound or two extra of the coil and shock combo.