Will this fit my bike?

kieranlm
kieranlm Posts: 14
edited September 2015 in MTB buying advice
Hi guys,

I have a Marin east-peak 2004 and have just bought a new rear shock from ebay. I know the eye to eye length of the shock is 165mm My question is, will this be compatible with my bike. The link to my purchase is below.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOX-FLOAT-CTD-Mountain-Bike-Bicycle-Rear-Shock-165mm-/161799891996?hash=item25ac066c1c

Thanks a lot!

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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Needs to have the same stroke as the original shock. It's unlikely anyone will know for such an old bike but digging around on the Internet should find the original eye to eye and stroke length.
    You might need new bushes as well.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I think the original was 165mm eye to eye, 38mm stroke, so it will fit perfectly.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Could have just added this to the other thread on the same topic where it was pointed out that stroke had to match as well.

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  • kieranlm
    kieranlm Posts: 14
    sorry..

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