1. The most important thing about buying a new bike is to make sure it fits. The only way you'll know if the bike is right for you is to size up the bike and make sure that the bike's geometry matches your body's geometry. Ask questions and do some research.
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2. If possible, try to find a shop that will let you demo the bike on real dirt. Five minutes in a parking lot won't cut it. You wouldn't buy a car without a real world test drive, and a bike should be no different.
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  1. 04-16-2010 #1
    MikeyR
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    help

    could someone help me find a good deal on a shock for a Mongoose full suspesion XR-Comp
    Specialized hardrock sport 29er Disk
    givin to me. 26in. next brand hardtail
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    Mount Dora Cycles
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    Not really worth the upgrade.

    If you persist on upgrading that bike, we'd need an eye 2 eye measurement from the old shock. Once again though, I don't think it's worth it. The ride quality won't be improved much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mount Dora Cycles
    Not really worth the upgrade.

    If you persist on upgrading that bike, we'd need an eye 2 eye measurement from the old shock. Once again though, I don't think it's worth it. The ride quality won't be improved much.
    Nah I wasn't worried about ride quality I just have this squeaking problem with it
    For an eye to eye here ya go.

    150mm eye-to-eye; 850 lb. coil; adjustable
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