Rock Shox Recon Silver TK 2011 100mm To 120mm?
Darkstalker420
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Purchased some Rock Shox Recon Silver TK's from On One back in March and although a MASSIVE improvement to the RST's they replaced i thought it would be nice if i could switch them to 120mm (on "most" Recon's this is achieved by removing a travel spacer). BUT on some models the spacer is not there (?) however not knowing what model i had i contacted On One who said that i probably couldn't change them from 100mm (even though the On One site still says 80/100/120mm!!??).
I gave the problem a Google :roll:
and apparently i can purchase a longer travel spring kit for 120mm but being the dolt that i'am i lost the web page that sold the kit and searching again can't find it :roll: !! Has anyone got any idea where such a kit can be purchased?? Also at the moment i'm running the forks with the preload dial wound up to max preload on whichever weight spring comes as standard. It feels ok and all 100mm travel is available HOWEVER if i was to get the 120mm spring in the same weight would i just lose the extra 20mm in sag? or do you think getting a higher weight spring would be best? (and less preload).
Thanks.
I gave the problem a Google :roll:
and apparently i can purchase a longer travel spring kit for 120mm but being the dolt that i'am i lost the web page that sold the kit and searching again can't find it :roll: !! Has anyone got any idea where such a kit can be purchased?? Also at the moment i'm running the forks with the preload dial wound up to max preload on whichever weight spring comes as standard. It feels ok and all 100mm travel is available HOWEVER if i was to get the 120mm spring in the same weight would i just lose the extra 20mm in sag? or do you think getting a higher weight spring would be best? (and less preload).Thanks.
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The 120mm spring, even if lists as 'medium', will be a little lighter so you achieve full travel and more sag.0
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Thanks Supersonic. Any idea where i might purchase one? I have Googled for Rock Shox 120mm spring and it comes up with most RS coil forks (Tora, Dart etc) but i can't seem to find one for my 2011 Recons (found 2009 though :roll:).
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TF Tuned should have them, or try Fisher Outdoor.0
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Hi thanks for the help. On TF i found:
Tora/Recon XC 2010-12 Spring/Shaft:
Tora/Recon XC Coil Shaft Assy 120mm Med Red 10-12. Im not sure if this is is the correct one to be honest? but it's the closest thing i can find.
On Fisher i found:
http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk//product ... Assy+120mm
Same thing im sure. Now am i to guess that i remove all trace of the old coil/shaft. Then install the 120mm one and i have 120mm of travel? i don't have to mess with anything else?? no spacers in the TK side to mess with etc.
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You'll be far better giving TFTuned a phone call. Apparently they're extremely helpful.0
