Will I really notice a difference?
dan shard
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Thinking of replacing the manitu rear shock on my Cube AMS 100 with a fox float. Ive blinged it up quite a bit from standard with elixers etc so this is the next thing on my list but has anyone on here done similar? Im happy to make the swap for blings sake but Ive never had any problem with the manitu so will I really notice any difference or can I expect an all new plush feel?
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Possibly, hard to say! A tuned shock from Fox may give better performance.0
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dan shard wrote:Im happy to make the swap for blings sake but Ive never had any problem with the manitu so will I really notice any difference or can I expect an all new plush feel?
Am I missing something? Apart from doing it for the sake of it why bother spending money if you've never had a problem and are happy with the existing shock?! :roll:
I love bnling as much as the next man but I don't see the point.0 -
Doubt very much you'd notice much unless you're a seasoned bike tester with endless knowledge of suspension ramps etc.
Replace it when it's broke, after all there's a fair chance that the shock on your bike will be tuned to that frame regarding compression and unless the same tune is available in teh Fox you might feck things up totally0 -
Yeah, doubtful you'll genuinely feel much difference day to day man.. get some fluffy dice instead 8)0
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Why not fit a Fox sticker to your current shock? All the kidz will think you've 'blinged it up' but it won't have cost you! Be well rad like.0
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njee20 wrote:Why not fit a Fox sticker to your current shock? All the kidz will think you've 'blinged it up' but it won't have cost you! Be well rad like.
Seriously though, PM me, I've got a Fox sticker I can sell you.0 -
Thought I'd share some view on what people think about Fox - this is an advice line via MSN for my mate.... FFS
- few typos but you'll get the point.
Oli says:
really want that Fox setup on that specialized!
Chunk says:
You might but you'll pay for it
Fox is no better than rs
Fan booys
Oli says:
?
Chunk says:
Really want that fox set up? For what reason it's not better than Rockshox and RS are better value
Oli says:
140mm travel?
Chunk says:
What do you mean?
More travel does not equal better
Oli says:
i don't know! it costs 2.5k thats why its good!
i'll make sure i run it all past you first
Chunk says:
cost and worth - different things
Oli says:
very, ideally i'd get second hand anyway
was thknking of coming to london that weekend after this one?
would that be alright?
Chunk says:
FS - there is more to go wrong than HT
little things you may not notice can cost a lot
Fucked air fork 400 - fucked rear shock 250
but, you did well with your current one - just more moving parts
Oli says:
my forks are screwed!
find me some forks
Chunk says:
how much do you want to spend
how much travel can your frame take?
Oli says:
not sure yet and no idea!
Chunk says:
lightweight or tough
Oli says:
both
Chunk says:
wopuld guess 110mm max
Lightweight, Cheap, strong. - Pick 2
Oli says:
cheap light
Chunk says:
then not strong
Oli says:
hmm
i guess prob your ones
Chunk says:
They are about 300
Some tora mono air 318? or summit are about 200
Oli says:
new?
Chunk says:
yeah
Oli says:
think i might have to go for it
did you see this btw
http://www.esquire.co.uk/2010/10/supert ... e-streets/
pretty cool, you should find one
Chunk says:
quality
Wonder who you've got to phone..
Buy these.... bargain
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... 10_880.htm
233 atm
Oli says:
seems pretty good
pay day tomorrow....
Chunk says:
not that's real cheap
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they will save you a pound and half I think
Oli says:
in new money?
1 kg?
Chunk says:
800g
700 perhaps
yours will be around the 5lb+ mark - they are 3.74
Oli says:
sweet
Chunk says:
duel air - but depends on your steerer/ headtube length
Oli says:
really can't afford them but..0 -
I bought some fat alberts instead to replace the racing ralph and nobby nic. Ive wanted to get rid of the ralph for ages. No where near nobbly enough for black / red runs imho. Had to run them really low pressure for ages to get any grip hence having loooooads of punctures0
