Lapierre Zesty shock question - eyes at different angles

Chrisofitall
Chrisofitall Posts: 11
edited February 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all

I'm looking to replace the rear shock on my 2013 Lapierre Zesty 314.

Hit a stumbling block in that the eyes on all new shocks I've investigated are in line, whereas on my Zesty they are at different angles (ie at the can end the eye is horizontal to the ground and the other end is vertical).

Take a look here and zoom in on the image for more sense...
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lap ... e-ec043663

Am I missing something here. Is it possible to twist the 'stantion' part so the eye is 90 degrees further round so it fits my frame, or do I need to get a different frame mount?

Any advice gratefully received.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    You can twist them round.
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  • Chrisofitall
    Chrisofitall Posts: 11
    Awesome, thanks! Is this easy to do? Does it twist freely when not attached to the bike? Anything specific I need to do?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Dump the pressure out, all of it, and then twist, you won't do it when it's pressurised.
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  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Whats wrong with the original shock that it needs replacing.
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