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DW 5 spot experiences?

49 posts & 21 voices | Started 1 year ago by backhander | Latest reply from crofts2007

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Sanny - Member

Had both the HL and the new DW. The latter isn't perfect and is in some ways a step backwards (for me anyway). Shorter top tube on the large means I have to run a longer stem than before. The suspension squats down when you manual meaning that you have to really manhandle the bike to pop over waterbars on a descent. Bushing replacement kit costs double the older style kit - £110 is pretty eye watering price to pay.

All told, a good bike but not as good as the old HL version. If I could get my hands on a large older one in good nic, I'd buy it.

Hope this helps?

Posted 1 year ago #
pastcaring - Member

you can do the dcg mod to the rp23 (look for the thread on the turner forum). it increases compression, stops it bottoming out/blowing through its travel as much...
2011 5spots have a similar mod as standard.

for me the rp23 was crap, better after the mod but not great. the rp23 was my first air shock so may explain why i thought it was crap. putting the ccdb on transformed the bike and i didn't notice the extra weight, only the feeling of extra traction...

i have the opposite opinion to sanny. i had an old rfx hl and prefer the dw link

Posted 1 year ago #
backhander - Member

Looks like it could be a '10 5 spot with CCDB and angle change headset for me!
Is there anywhere that can tell me what spring is right for me? The TF one isn't for CCDBs.

Posted 1 year ago #
ScottChegg - Member

The spring rate should still be the same. The spring controls the ride, the shock controls the spring.

Posted 1 year ago #
Rusty Shackleford - Member

67 degree HA on pre 2011 Spots...

mtbr thread

website

Posted 1 year ago #
backhander - Member

Sorry to resurrect the thread but is everybody still happy with their 5 spots?
I only ask as my raw one is on the way!

Posted 12 months ago #
ChunkyMTB - Member

Two years on mine. Love it.

Raw is best too - FACT

Posted 12 months ago #
wilsonthecat - Member

Here is a picture of mine to get you excited!

Posted 12 months ago #
backhander - Member

Thanks guys. I do like that raw chunky, I think I've made the right choice.
What headsets are you running? This 44 stuff has me licked.

Posted 12 months ago #
wilsonthecat - Member

Cane creek xx on my 2011.

Posted 12 months ago #
UK-FLATLANDER - Member

Cane Creek 110

Posted 12 months ago #
JPcapel - Member

Mine has now got a CCBD shock fitted and really is a a transformation.
Earlier posts on this thread referred to having tried one, then decided to stick with the light weight of the RP23.

Have now had change of heart and best mod ever, the bike is a mini DH bike, mine has the angleset fitted to slacken my 2009 model to a 67.5 HA, the ccdb brings out the best in the bike.

I would highly recommend budgeting for a CCDB, mine was c/o TFT.

Posted 12 months ago #
qcamel - Member

Or the new Pushed Monarch plus is getting sone fantastic reviews and is both lighter than the CCDB and easier to set up.....

Posted 12 months ago #
crofts2007 - Member

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Been running my '09 spot for the last 6 months, done a few upgrades since picking it up off of here as a frame last November.
Ride it more than my Ellsworth now, it just does everything I want it to do, xc, trail centres and the peaks when I get chance.
Climbs excellent, comes down even better.
Prefer the Van RC Ti coil shock over the RP23 that came on the frame, I can live with the weight gain over performance!
Running Sektor coil on the front, usually set at 130 to 140mm for most rides, but find the extra at 150 downhill inspires a bit more confidence.
Nearly picked up one of the '10 frames from CRC when they were at £1k a few weeks back, feel the bike is one of by best cycling choices.

Posted 12 months ago #