Grarea wrote:
So, our original shocks are the cheap unserviceable type I take it.
That is correct
BR
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Grarea wrote:
So, our original shocks are the cheap unserviceable type I take it.
eternally_troubled wrote:Glad it feels better. TBH I think the original setting (2) was probably designed at the 'soft' end of things.
I'm pretty sure that one side is harder to move than the other just because it is more 'gummed up' or because more 'crap' has worked it's way down between the slidey ring and the shock. Might be worth dripping a little thin oil down there and moving it around a bit to free things up.
trevor machine wrote:Have you noticed them leaking? Tbh, I don't really understand how they *can* go unless they start to lose oil. I guess the steel in the spring can become "fatigued", theoretically. But it's being compressed not stretched, so I don't really see how that can happen. Anyway - good question. I'd like to know the answer too.
stormbringer wrote:Also, I like the fact that this is not a far-east-el-cheapo-mentality-brand. They come out of Sweden, the home of Saab and Volvo.
trevor machine wrote:Ok - wait. I just realised I'm wrong. If what I said about oil and the compression of liquid was correct, there would be no difference between the suspending properties of light and heavier weight fork oil - but of course the former makes for springier suspension, and the latter can be used to "tame" that.
stormbringer wrote:Hmmm. I've now written an email to the nice folks at Öhlins, asking them if shocks are available for our bikes. I like the idea of them being repairable. And quality made. You may think it's daft to spend a lot of money on what can be had much cheaper elsewhere, but 'elsewhere' can't be renovated - and is much likely of a lesser finish etc overall.
We've all heard that buying cheap can become expensive over time. Will buying quality then be a better deal over time?
Also, I like the fact that this is not a far-east-el-cheapo-mentality-brand. They come out of Sweden, the home of Saab and Volvo.
Waiting for reply-mail...
trevor machine wrote: I know I've typed it in a tone that might well imply a degree of certainty or real knowledge - but I actually have neither. ; - )
apart from a little experience maintaining the suspension of my mountain bike (which is more sophisticated than the one on the cb)
I'm looking for quality shocks. Repairable ones. Products fitting that description tend to come from anywhere but China or Thailand, who appear to be focusing on 'lowest price'.ZekeVal wrote:If you're looking for european-made high quality shocks, you could also consider Fournales, it's french and quite unique: they don't use a spring but air instead.
wornsprokets wrote:What about maxton shocks or nitron has to be up there with or close to ohlins.
Ive more than 10k on tec shocks...
Thanks Will be averaging 400 miles a week thanks to my new jobwornsprokets wrote:There grand....seriously just ask mile muncher james hambleton he has them.
ceejay wrote:Can't really argue with that... I take you have these ones... Shame they are out of stock!
Jameshambleton wrote:My only complaint about my tec shocks is that they come with rubber bushings (as per the original Honda shocks) and these perish/deteriorate over time. I've been looking into some nylon or glass fiber reinforced plastic spacers that may work,
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