Shock! - service or replace for cheaper

loudog

Got a 2015 fox float Factory CTD w/Boost valve shock that needs its second major TF tuned service in two years. The service costs just over £100. The shock is pretty old now so have considered buying a new (but older) shock which actually works out at a cheaper cost......

Choice options

ROCKSHOX Monarch RT
Fox Float Performance (NON boost)

Both £99.99

Will a new - but slightly less capable shock still be better than my beaten shock even after a service?
Will I even notice?

An it's not really a forever shock anyway, Would like to think i'm due a new bike towards the end of next year....

OPINIONS PLEASE

Mainly riding Trail & bike park. BPW, AFAN, Coed y Brenin, Chicksands, Woburn. That sorta vibe.

tom_howard

My order of preference would be

Service through TF (by some way)
New Fox
New RS

steve_sordy

If it comes back from a service, it will be as good as new, bar any cosmetic damage to the exterior of the body. So you get an as new capable shock for less money. You will notice a less capable shock.

The Rookie

If you don't want to service it, why not just ride it into the ground?

billycool

Personally, a better shock that has been serviced is preferable to a cheaper (less capable) shock that is brand new.

Having used TFT recently, I'm quite happy to keep sending back my 6 year old shock and forks. They come back pristine.

doomanic

BillyCool wrote:

Personally, a better shock that has been serviced is preferable to a cheaper (less capable) shock that is brand new.

This.
Your new, cheap shock will need servicing at similar cost and intervals to your old shock. Why compromise on performance to save a few quid?