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I've got a 2018 Trek Remedy with the stock Rockshox Deluxe RT3 Reaktiv rear shock that came with the bike.
After some years of abuse the shock is getting a little tired now, so looking for a replacement.
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good upgrade?
Been looking at the following shocks for starters:
Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T
Rockshox Super Deluxe Thru Shaft RCT Trunnion
Possibly just a Deluxe Ultimate, as worry the piggyback may interfere with the frame bag I currently have.
Typical riding is rocky trails around Calderdale/ Kirklees areas, but travel to North Wales/ Lakes quite abit so need something suitable for the steep rocky stuff there.
Don't do much jumping or such like anymore, but be nice to have something that is good on them when I come across them.
Going to be spending quite alot of time in the Alps this summer on a tour, so want something that is going to be good on long alpine descents.
Also want to retain good climbing ability, so something that has good support/ lock out features?
Researching some of the blurb on the websites, I'm getting lost in questions like whether trunnion mount would be okay, is a progressive or linear shock needed, etc
Sorry for the ramble and any help greatly appreciated
I swapped the shock on my 2019 Remedy 7 to Fox DPX2 from TF tuned and it made a massive difference. I ride in the Lakes a fair bit also and the rear is now very compliant over bumps but still gives good support when pedaling. In fact the rear far outshines the standard Yari fork. It's quite a compact shock so you shouldn't have any clearance issues.
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Am now selling the bike though to try something different with a coil shock.
Nice one, will have a look at that Fox shock
The dpx2 is an older model now - it’s been replaced by the float x - also not a bad shock. I think the newest RS super deluxe is better though. You could also look at the Cane Creek DH air il / Kitsuma air. Probably one of the best air shocks going.