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Yeah, they're crap. That's why I now have a hard tail.
(Worst offender RP3)
Thanks Messiah - I'll try that.
I had an RP23 but, because I'm a complete porker, I couldn't get it to work properly with maximum psi in it.
Now running a Pushed VanRC with a 700lb titanium spring which weighs more but has the right sag and just simply works how I want it to.
If I could find an air shock that would work for me I would happily swap back for the weight saving (although my beer gut is decidedly heavier than the Van).
Chris
My 2p's worth....
I'm in the coil band, the best thing I ever did to my Marin wolf ridge was swap the air can out for a 5th element coil unit. It totally transformed the bike. both uphill and especially downhill 🙂
I've nothing against air but at 97+kg coils are the way forward for me... Oh and i've spent many hours trying to setup my mate's DHX4 air on his Cannondale Moto, but it still needs tweaking every time we ride.
Also have dual air 454 pikes and coil pikes too, have to say the coils are much smoother and more sensitive. and as for the weight penealty, i'd see more benefit eating less pies than the difference between air and coils.
i have been using a rocco lo all year with no issues at all. never thought i'd say that :O
As with anything it depends on the biker, rider, tune, where you're riding.
But any shock is going to feel rubbish if it's not setup right.
So in conclusion, fully rigid, then it's all your own fault 😉