X-Fusion 02RLA Rear shock upgrade please

staggera99y

Hi all,

I have a 2007 Specialized FSR XC comp with a x-fusion 02rla rear shock, im looking to upgrade it but need some experet advice, I have read many numerous threads, posts, opinions etc... but none really definitive!

Eye 2 Eye is 177mm and stroke is 38mm, If i were to choose a fox with propedal, rebound etc... would it cause massive issues if it measured 190mm Eye 2 Eye (13mm more) will this raise or lower bb, cause rear wheel to make contact somewhere?

All other opinions relate to one of these but as said not definitive.

Shall i just buy a 2nd hand cheap shock, fit, ride and see how it goes?

All opinions greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

poah

pretty sure mojo or TFtuned can mod a fox shock for the FSR size. if you can fit a 190 i2i you'll adjust the geometry of the bike.

whats wrong with the current shock that's on it?

staggera99y

Hi, there is movement in the lockout, also I can pump it to 175psi but I only have 50mm of travel!!
50mm doesn't seem right, that's what I measured with bike in a clamp so no weight on it!!

cooldad

Lockout doesn't lock the shock.

poah

staggera99y wrote:

Hi, there is movement in the lockout, also I can pump it to 175psi but I only have 50mm of travel!!
50mm doesn't seem right, that's what I measured with bike in a clamp so no weight on it!!

not a lock out, but compression adjust. if the shock using its 37mm of stroke?

staggera99y

hi i do believe its a 37mm stroke, is this 37mm of travel then?
also if you turn the red lever all the way " + " the manual states it will lockout, i guess not fully tho!

cheers

cooldad

No the travel is a multiple of the stroke and whatever the linkages give.