What rear shock?
12-27-10, 06:15 PM
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What rear shock?
I've got a coil spring 260 on my bike and I can never tell its there as it's reley crap.
So, what should I get to replace it spending no more than £100.
I was thinking of a air one as they always have good reviews.
Thanks for any help.
So, what should I get to replace it spending no more than £100.
I was thinking of a air one as they always have good reviews.
Thanks for any help.
12-29-10, 08:56 AM
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12-29-10, 02:50 PM
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Well I guess that depends. What kind of riding are you using the bike for?
The biggest problem is that a rear shock that will actually work is going to be worth roughly the same amount as your bike was new. Mountain bikes are expensive. I'm in the process of building a budget full suspension bike & the total will come in right around $1300 after I've bought all the parts. The best bang for your buck for a FS bike (from what I've heard) is the Giant Yukon FX, & even that's pushing $1k. So there's the bad news.
The good news is that if you're using your bike for commuting, riding around the neighborhood, riding on paved paths & dirt roads, etc. then you don't need rear suspension. The best suspension money can't buy is your legs. Try standing up with your knees bent when you go over bumps, & let your legs absorb the shock. Even the kind of riding I do can easily be done on a fully rigid bike (like the one I ride now), but FS is a nice luxury & well worth it considering how much I ride.
The biggest problem is that a rear shock that will actually work is going to be worth roughly the same amount as your bike was new. Mountain bikes are expensive. I'm in the process of building a budget full suspension bike & the total will come in right around $1300 after I've bought all the parts. The best bang for your buck for a FS bike (from what I've heard) is the Giant Yukon FX, & even that's pushing $1k. So there's the bad news.
The good news is that if you're using your bike for commuting, riding around the neighborhood, riding on paved paths & dirt roads, etc. then you don't need rear suspension. The best suspension money can't buy is your legs. Try standing up with your knees bent when you go over bumps, & let your legs absorb the shock. Even the kind of riding I do can easily be done on a fully rigid bike (like the one I ride now), but FS is a nice luxury & well worth it considering how much I ride.
12-29-10, 05:38 PM
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Well I guess that depends. What kind of riding are you using the bike for?
The biggest problem is that a rear shock that will actually work is going to be worth roughly the same amount as your bike was new. Mountain bikes are expensive. I'm in the process of building a budget full suspension bike & the total will come in right around $1300 after I've bought all the parts. The best bang for your buck for a FS bike (from what I've heard) is the Giant Yukon FX, & even that's pushing $1k. So there's the bad news.
The good news is that if you're using your bike for commuting, riding around the neighborhood, riding on paved paths & dirt roads, etc. then you don't need rear suspension. The best suspension money can't buy is your legs. Try standing up with your knees bent when you go over bumps, & let your legs absorb the shock. Even the kind of riding I do can easily be done on a fully rigid bike (like the one I ride now), but FS is a nice luxury & well worth it considering how much I ride.
The biggest problem is that a rear shock that will actually work is going to be worth roughly the same amount as your bike was new. Mountain bikes are expensive. I'm in the process of building a budget full suspension bike & the total will come in right around $1300 after I've bought all the parts. The best bang for your buck for a FS bike (from what I've heard) is the Giant Yukon FX, & even that's pushing $1k. So there's the bad news.
The good news is that if you're using your bike for commuting, riding around the neighborhood, riding on paved paths & dirt roads, etc. then you don't need rear suspension. The best suspension money can't buy is your legs. Try standing up with your knees bent when you go over bumps, & let your legs absorb the shock. Even the kind of riding I do can easily be done on a fully rigid bike (like the one I ride now), but FS is a nice luxury & well worth it considering how much I ride.
I know I don't have the best bike but I am slowly adding more good parts to it so by the end it will be reley good.
I was thinking about building my owen, but fell in the with the look of the frame.
At the min I just use bike on roads etc but soon want to start useing it for what them bikes are made for.
Paul
12-30-10, 11:35 PM
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I wouldn't worry about the shock, just ride the bike until it wears out. I wouldn't put any reley good parts on it, when something breaks just replace the whole thing.
12-31-10, 07:05 PM
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Thanks.
I know I don't have the best bike but I am slowly adding more good parts to it so by the end it will be reley good.
I was thinking about building my owen, but fell in the with the look of the frame.
At the min I just use bike on roads etc but soon want to start useing it for what them bikes are made for.
Paul
I know I don't have the best bike but I am slowly adding more good parts to it so by the end it will be reley good.
I was thinking about building my owen, but fell in the with the look of the frame.
At the min I just use bike on roads etc but soon want to start useing it for what them bikes are made for.
Paul
You want a really good bike but can't afford to just go buy one all at once? Buy parts as you can afford them and build one. Start with XT level components and a scandium frame. Put mavic rims and either XT or aftermarket (same level) hubs and DT Swiss spokes on it for the rolling bits. Total price would be around $1500-2500 US depending on how good of a deal you get on the parts. Over 2-3 years this isn't that much out of pocket at one time.
