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Discussion in 'General' started by RTT, 8 May 2008.

  1. Cookie Monster

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    Appears to be basic and not adjustable then, so you would be correct in needing a new shock.

    So you'd need at least the eye to eye measurement (165mm) this should be the distance between the centre of each mounting bolt.

    Then the stroke length as mentioned. Once I know this, I'll see if I can help.
     
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  2. Pookie

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    Is this any good..

    "Spring suspension 165x750 lbs"

    Do you need me to measure something?
     
  3. Cookie Monster

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    I wouldn't go with something like that as it will probably be similar to what you have, I'd want something you can adjust.

    Measure the stroke length as per the picture below and double check the eye to eye.

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    Ok so 165mm eye to eye is correct and the Stroke is around 50mm. Sorry all I have is a crappy old ruler to hand lol
     
  5. Cookie Monster

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    That works. I've got a shock in the house, let me check that tonight, if not I'll pull some things up on eBay

    But essentially you're looking for a "165x50 rear shock".

    Are you on the Bit-Tech Discord? Might be worth talking on there and pinging over a few photos as eyelets and bushing are the next thing.
     
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  7. Cookie Monster

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    It's a phone / fat finger / autocorrect thing

    Not your size
     
  8. Cookie Monster

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    @Pookie Sorry, the shock I have in the house is too big, it's at least 185x65.

    I've spent about half an hour searching for a suitable sized shock and I'm struggling. Everything with the correct eye to eye has too short of a stroke (35mm not 50mm), meaning your bike will technically have compressed it's suspension 15mm at the shock and will change its handling slightly. Or has the correct stroke of 50mm but closer to 190mm eye to eye, which you would have to compress to get it to bolt into the bike and would then reduce the travel of the shock available.

    And all of this is before we've even checked if you've standard bushings to take a normal shock, though pics of your bike on the brand website appear to show a standard shock.
     
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    Aw thanks for looking, I’ll measure again before I head to work just to be sure, knowing me I was miles off lol
     
  10. Pookie

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    Well measurements were almost right, the stroke could be 45mm. I mean it's not like it is broken, I would just have liked a lockout option that's all. Maybe I will swing in to my local bike shop and let them advise :)
     
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    Swapped out the float X performance and Fox 38 Performance for a Float X2 Factory and a Fox 38 Factory. The decals are crap, supposed to be silver gold, new decals should be here in a couple of days though, that brown is gross!

     
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    Needs a new seatpost too. You can't Kashima 2 out of 3.
     
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    It’s got a one up seat post as the OEM cube one isn’t great. The Oneup is typically better than the fox ones that’s the issue. It would be pretty but I’d potentially be compromising. Having said that, I may be able to pick one up for about £225… wee shall have to see.

    T-Type is now available with cable, happy days!! I’ll be getting myself the 90. Sod going wireless.

    Also, if I build up the Scout again and run it on 29s front and rear, what do you think it would be worth to sell on?

    We would be talking basic dropper, nuke proof seat and bars, perhaps a fox 36 rythem with SLX drivetrain and code R slowers. I might throw on a basic set of DMR pedals too.
     
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    @Cookie Monster Ok ok.. I don't think the bike looks great with the blue grips and seat, it clashes somehow maybe because it isn't gloss black so I have gone to Deity grips and an Ergon SM Enduro I had kicking about that was going to go on the Status originally but was swapped out to the Burgtec (because I am a name whore)... It look loads better and the saddle actually fits me better, should probably have tried it first as I haven't had the best luck with finding a comfy saddle.

    I've also ordered a Fox dropper with the Kashima coat, don't judge. Can keep the one up for spare for when this needs servicing which according to reddit will be every 5 minutes lol. I need to stop spending and just enjoy what I have haha!
     
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    Lol behave.. Ill keep these Renthal bars with the small bit of Kashima like colour on it :D
     
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    Hahaha, you can tell that I do this for work can't you?
     
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    A sales man even when not working, oh I can tell :D
     

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