Shock boots?

ljs1977
ljs1977 Posts: 247
edited March 2011 in MTB buying advice
I have got a funny feeling that this may cause arguments....


But rear shock boots / protectors

Good or bad. If good which one?

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    If you have having problems with errant sharp rocks damaging the shaft of the shock, maybe worth a go...

    If not, I'd avoid. If things get stuck under the boot, then it causes even more damage.
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  • cavegiant
    cavegiant Posts: 1,546
    It also depends what type you mean.

    Lizard skins always no.

    However I had a problem with seals on my forks and made some out of industrial plastic bags. Kept dirt out and oils in.

    Not an issue with most modern forks though.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Had a Lizardskin on the shock since new, about 18 months now, and it still looks and feels like new. Fitted properly nothing much can get underneath them nothing at all in my experience), removed and washed after each ride, so I'm a fan.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    also it depends on the shock and also the frame design.

    but generally no.
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  • ljs1977
    ljs1977 Posts: 247
    its a cube stereo, hence the issue

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