Shorter i2i shocks...HELP

TGR89
TGR89 Posts: 41
edited August 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I am thinking of buying a 5th element coil rear shock (second hand) for my specialized big hit 2006....the i2i of the 5th element shock is 190x50 (7.4"x1.9") but the I2i of my current rear shock is 222x63 (8.75"x2.5"). could anyone tell me what difference the shorter i2i/stroke length will make to the performance of my big hit?

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    It willl alter the angles of the bike signifcantly, slackening them off. Dont do it. Plus the stroke length is different too.
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  • skyliner
    skyliner Posts: 613
    It's not compatible with your bike. Just Say No!.
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  • rubber side up
    rubber side up Posts: 2,150
    a 190mm shock on the big hit will completely ruin the ride, trust me i've tried it :wink:

    The BB was so low at full compression i was getting pedal strikes all the time. head angle was stupidly slack and it rode like poop. dont do it
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