Anthem rear shock, service or new?

BigAl

Currently have a Manitou SR SPV shock fitted to my Anthem. It's old and tired and doesn't hold air too well.

I could get it serviced or, I can get more or less new Fox RP3 Pro Pedal for £80 - i.e not much more than a service.

I assume the Fox is the superior shock - though when it was functioning well I had no real issue with the Manitou

So service or new Fox. Or any other ideas?

Shock length is 150mm, travel 30mm

cooldad

I'd get the Fox. Shocks don't come any better at that price.

The specific tune can make quite a difference though.

poah

150x30mm bit of an odd size for a shock, never heard of one that size before

BigAl

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19758103#p19758103]POAH[/url] wrote:

150x30mm bit of an odd size for a shock, never heard of one that size before

6" x 1.25" (I think it may be 151 x 30mm). Fox Float shocks still available in this size

The Rookie

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19758103#p19758103]POAH[/url] wrote:

150x30mm bit of an odd size for a shock, never heard of one that size before

http://www.ridefox.com/2016/family.php?m=bike&family=float#models
6x1.25 is an imperial 150x30 (Ok so it's 152.4 x 31.7)

poah

quite a high leverage ratio on the bike then

JBA

How old is the Anthem?
According to the Giant set up guide the Anthem X has a 6.5" x 1.5" (165mm x 38mm) shock.

BigAl

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19758229#p19758229]JBA[/url] wrote:

How old is the Anthem?
According to the Giant set up guide the Anthem X has a 6.5" x 1.5" (165mm x 38mm) shock.

It's a 2007 (maybe 2008). Back then the Anthem was only 80mm rear travel

poah

the manitou Mcleod shock comes in 152x32 size

rockmonkeysc

Get the Fox shock. It will be a major improvement over your existing shock.
If your Manitou isn't working it could end up costing more than the Fox shock when you add parts on to the service cost.

BigAl

Thanks all

I shall follow the advice and get the Fox shock

BigAl

One more question.....

Am I likely to need new hardware to fit an RP3?

I've taken the Manitou off and:
The bore of the fixing holes is 6mm
Width across the bushes is 22.1mm (or probably 22mm if I clean it up)
Diameter of the bushes is 15.8mm

cooldad

Yes. Check BETD website. They have info

BigAl

Got the RP3

It fitted straight on with my existing bolts, bushes were the same size, so that's a stroke of luck

It's made a huge difference. The old Manitou was probably more farked than I realized. It was insensitive and would then blow quickly through it's travel. Fox seems much more sensitive and progressive. A great upgrade for £80

So thanks all, for the advice

rockmonkeysc

The RP3 & RP32 Fox shocks are loads better than the later CTD models as well.