Rear shock length

Somsom
Somsom Posts: 2
edited January 2017 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi I'm looking for a bicycle rear shock absorber, 170 mm in length. I could not find. So I want to install one bit long. Although it would be down a bit. Is that possible? Does it work? Thanks

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  • JGTR
    JGTR Posts: 1,404
    170mm shock length in total? 170mm shock travel or 170mm bike travel??
  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    JGTR wrote:
    170mm shock length in total? 170mm shock travel or 170mm bike travel??

    That measurement sounds like the shock length as the one on my mega tr is 190x51.

    I don't think a longer rear shock would work as it would mess up the frame angles etc.

    What make of bike is it as you should have the shock size printed on the frame?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    165mm (7") is a standard length, 170mm is not
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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