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new rear shock for an Orange Sub5

jomojjomoj Posts: 777
edited March 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
hello

can anyone recommend a suitable replacement for the rockshox sid rear shock on my old sub 5? It no longer holds pressure for more than a day and was never much cop anyway.

Much as I'd like to buy a brand spanking new machine, cashflow forbids it so I'm wondering if there is a more reliable up-to-date shock I could fit to keep the old beast rolling.

cheers

Joe

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    might help as you have given very limited info on the bike.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12678279
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jomojjomoj Posts: 777
    cheers Nick - will measure this up tonight and post the results.
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    otherwise more info on the frame. year/size etc..
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jomojjomoj Posts: 777
    ok - frame size 18", year 2002, Single pivot swingarm mounted forward of BB and about 100mm rear travel.

    I'm mainly wondering if I can fit - and if it's worth doing - a valved shock or whether the frame design just isn't conducive to that and I'd be better off sticking to a 'normal' progressive shock.

    frame as below (although I think this is the next years graphics)
    7525.jpg
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    on that size you should not have issues with any shock as long as you get the same i2i and stroke.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
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