I am building my sin right now and had a few questions. I read what rear shock is recommended for 6" but what is the size and stroke of the 7"? Any input in brand/models anyone has had experience with? I've run avalanche and vanilla r on previous bikes and none of them wowed me.I am going to use the e thirteen dual ring chain guide and was wondering if anyone had expeience with this guide? Thanks for any suggestions.

I am building my sin right now and had a few questions. I read what rear shock is recommended for 6" but what is the size and stroke of the 7"? Any input in brand/models anyone has had experience with? I've run avalanche and vanilla r on previous bikes and none of them wowed me.I am going to use the e thirteen dual ring chain guide and was wondering if anyone had expeience with this guide? Thanks for any suggestions.
The standard rear suspension on a Sin set up will give just under 7" travel. Sins come with a 7.875" x 2.25" rear shock and ride much better with the newer style "relaxed geometry" rear shock cleat that comes standard. I cannot imagine any situation, trail, or stunt that where it would be an advantage to use either the old style shock cleat or to install a longer rear shock. If you are looking to do bigger and tougher stunts, then you are starting with the wrong MC frame.

So I probably bought the wrong frame for the overall type of riding I normally do. Any decent used 9.5 laying around??????