RP3 vs DHX 5.0 air vs Romic

[TurnerRick]

I have 3 shocks in my toolbox for my Turner 5 spot. I have been riding the RP3 after a short time with the Romic. The Romic is heavy so I put the RP3 on. I haven't gotten the DHX yet and have read alot on it and seems it is a great shock if you can get it dialed in. I weigh in at 220 lbs so for all you experts out there which shock would you ride given the choices.

[Kristatos]

It seems like the homer approved option is the RP23 and if you want to do any light freeride or jumps/drops you should drop $6K on a 6" all mountain rig.

RP3 is similar to RP23 no? In my experience the DW bikes + RP23 are great for trail riding.

[glader60]

I have a 2007 5Spot. It depends what type of riding you do. I do some racing and allot allot of XC type riding along with some trail thrown in and the best thing I ever did was to get my RP23 pushed with a custom tune for my riding style and weight. I mostly run with the pro-pedal mode switch on. It really removed most of the pedal bob, yet absorbs the small and large hits very well. If I know I nice downhill is coming up, I just switch the pro-pedal off and let her rip down the hill absorbing everything in my path. A custom pushed RP23 is really the best of both worlds. A stock shock is tuned for the average weight rider, which your are not. See If you can find a pushed RP23 for your frame if not buy a used RP23 and send it out to push, This will really transform your bike. It will be much more efficient yet smother riding. You will not be disappointed

[mimi1885]

+1 on push


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[mullen119]

DHX air or coil?

I would go with the DHX if its air, but send it to Avalanche to get the SSD damper installed and a custom tune.