replacement rear shock

mickyp
mickyp Posts: 21
edited February 2010 in MTB buying advice
i have recently bought a 2007 specialised big hit, looking to replace the rear shck for something new without affecting the ride

any advice welcome
if jesus was still alive he too would ride MTB !

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  • jmj
    jmj Posts: 100
    What's wrong with what's on there currently?

    Fox van r?
    Commencal Meta 55 Team custom build
    Giant Trance 06
  • mickyp
    mickyp Posts: 21
    just doesnt seem to work too well, bike suffers a little as the shock seems very soft there is llittle life left in it
    if jesus was still alive he too would ride MTB !
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    what is the shock?

    life? what is life!

    have you set it up?

    thought about sending for a service?

    will be cheaper than a new one and fitting kit and spring.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • jmj
    jmj Posts: 100
    There's guides here regarding set up of various shocks. There's a good one from Tim Flooks here.


    J
    Commencal Meta 55 Team custom build
    Giant Trance 06
  • mickyp
    mickyp Posts: 21
    thanks jmj will take a look

    life is it just bounces all day makes riding it hard work
    if jesus was still alive he too would ride MTB !
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Is the spring firm enough for you?
  • mickyp
    mickyp Posts: 21
    guys, thanks for your help

    im 15 and a half stone and the spring is standard, could you recomend a better spring that will be better for te larger man !
    if jesus was still alive he too would ride MTB !

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