Has anyone heard any info pertaining to when this shock will be available to the average guy as an aftermarket purchase? Thanks in advance.
What I mean spirited response! I'm going to report you to a moderator, and then go cry in a corner for a while.SSINGA said:No shock for you!
8.5 by 2.5 for my application!MK_ said:Yeah, isn't it the deal that Fox won't be making these in 7.5x2.0 at least not available aftermarket?
_MK
I thought you knew that. Read up on it here; http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=90646MK_ said:So this is how you got 7", eh? _MK
If the weight of .94lbs is correct for the DHX air I could loose over 1lb with that shock as well - I weighed just the body of the DHX5.0 to be .81lbs and my 600lb spring is way heavy.Renegade said:What I mean spirited response! I'm going to report you to a moderator, and then go cry in a corner for a while.
But I MUST have one. I've calculated that I will drop one full pound off my bike with one [remember I have an 8.5 by 2.5 shock; much heavier than the stock rfx shock].
Hey MK, I have a question for you. I've been pondering another project. In that post about my rfx, I described where the additional travel came from; beyond the end of the stock shock stroke. My question for you is; is that possible to do with a 5 spot? Is there wheel travel available beyond two inches of shock stroke? Which happens first; does the tire hit the seat tube, or the seatstays hit the seat tube? How much additional shock shaft travel can occur before either of these items hit the frame. The front derailleur hitting the chainstays is not an issue.MK_ said:Looks like I typed my response while you were typing yours. So this is how you got 7", eh? Cool, I'll post up if I come across any info.
_MK
Squeak, who is OS?The Squeaky Wheel said:Correct.
I discovered the OS Ti spring the hard way.
Ran it on my DHX. Noticed a "clunk." Looked down to discover that Ti is indeed harder than aluminum and had put a nice gauge into the reservoir. Back to a steel spring am I.
MK, you don't have to remove your spring. You can do it this way: support your bike in a workstand,but with the rear wheel resting on the ground, or on something solid. Remove the complete shock from the frame. You're supporting the rear wheel, so it didn't drop down. Hold a small scale up to where the shock was, line up zero with the lower shock frame mount. Lift up the rear wheel, keeping an eye on the rocker shock mount relative to the scale. Try to "stroke" the shock beyond two inches, see what hits what first. It might be your front derailleur, but I'm more interested in the other two possible collisions. How much more shock stroke was obtained before one of those two collisions occured.MK_ said:I guess I am lucky, because my RCS spring has been behaving well on my DHX, no contact with the reservoir, or anything. Maybe this is a 6-Pack vs 5-Spot issue?
Renegade, I have been toying with the same idea. This followed FM's success making his RFX 5.75". I even ran across a Push Vanilla 7.5x2.25 sold by a guy claiming Turner sponsorship, and running it on a 5 Spot. Your idea might be different, infolving new rockers?
I'll try to take the measurements you're asking for, the only issue is with the RCS spring being a 2.25, which makes removal and insertion a major PITA.
_MK
MK, a couple friends are coming up to my house to ride after work. What time would you be leaving work? Can you be 7 miles up magnolia road by 5:30 ish? It will be fun.MK_ said:Does that mean, without lights?
Renegade, I'll try to take the measurements tonight. Any change you're heading up to Lions for the ride? Looks like I can skip out a bit early today, so I'll probably head out there.
_MK
I can definatelly make that. Sounds like fun, never ridden anything on that side of the canyon.Renegade said:MK, a couple friends are coming up to my house to ride after work. What time would you be leaving work? Can you be 7 miles up magnolia road by 5:30 ish? It will be fun.
P.M. coming to you with details.MK_ said:I can definatelly make that. Sounds like fun, never ridden anything on that side of the canyon.
_MK